Guardian Knee Pad - Black
The Cumulus Sport Guardian Knee Pad in black was built for athletes who train hard, compete aggressively, and need knee protection they can actually trust. Designed for wrestling, Brazilian jiu jitsu, MMA, grappling, basketball, volleyball, football, and high-impact training, the Guardian combines premium protection, lightweight mobility, and a secure compression fit that stays in place during competition.
Most knee pads fail in the same ways — they slide down during matches, bunch behind the knee, feel bulky during movement, or lose padding after repeated practices. The Guardian Knee Pad was engineered specifically to eliminate those problems.
The result is a high-performance athletic knee pad that gives athletes dependable impact protection without sacrificing speed, flexibility, or comfort.
Whether you are shooting takedowns in wrestling, scrambling in jiu jitsu, diving on the volleyball court, attacking the basket, or grinding through football practice, the Guardian is designed to move naturally with your body while helping protect the knee from impact, friction, mat burn, and repeated stress.
The sleek black design gives athletes a clean, professional look that pairs easily with team uniforms, practice gear, fight kits, and training apparel.
Engineered for Performance
The Guardian Knee Pad features a supportive compression-style fit that helps keep the pad secure during explosive movement. Unlike traditional bulky knee pads that shift constantly during training, the Guardian is designed to stay locked in place through shots, sprawls, cuts, jumps, rolls, scrambles, and directional changes.
Its lightweight low-profile padding helps absorb impact without limiting mobility, making it ideal for athletes who need protection but still want to move fast.
The breathable athletic fabric helps improve comfort during long practices, tournaments, open mats, camps, and game days by reducing excess heat and irritation.
Why Athletes Choose the Guardian Knee Pad
- Premium padded knee protection for high-impact sports
- Designed for wrestling, BJJ, grappling, MMA, basketball, volleyball, football, and training
- Compression-style fit helps reduce slipping and distractions
- Lightweight low-profile construction supports natural movement
- Helps protect against impact, mat burn, court burn, and friction
- Breathable athletic material helps improve comfort during long sessions
- Durable stitching built for year-round practices and competition
- Clean black design works with nearly any uniform or gear setup
- Available in youth and adult sizes
- Trusted by wrestlers, combat athletes, and multi-sport competitors
Perfect For
- Wrestling knee pads
- BJJ knee protection
- Grappling knee pads
- MMA knee support
- Volleyball knee pads
- Basketball knee protection
- Football knee sleeves
- Combat sports training
- Athletic recovery support
- Youth and adult athletes
Built for Athletes Who Train Year-Round
The Guardian Knee Pad was designed for athletes who are constantly on the mat, court, or field. From daily practices and camps to tournaments and weekend competitions, this knee pad is built to handle the wear and tear that serious athletes put their gear through.
If you are looking for a wrestling knee pad, grappling knee sleeve, volleyball knee protector, or all-purpose athletic knee pad that delivers comfort, protection, durability, and mobility, the Guardian was built for you.
Full-Length Knee Pad
|
Approximate Thigh Size (in) |
Approximate Weight (Pounds) |
|
|
YM |
15 |
50 - 70 |
|
YL |
16 |
75 - 100 |
|
S |
17 |
100 - 125 |
|
M |
18 |
125 - 150 |
|
L |
19 |
150 - 175 |
|
XL |
20 |
175 - 200 |
|
XXL |
21+ |
200 + |
Mid-Length Knee Pad
|
Approximate Thigh Size (in) |
Approximate Weights (Pounds) |
|
|
YM |
13 |
<60 |
|
YL |
14 |
60 - 90 |
| S |
15 |
90 - 110 |
|
M |
16 |
110 - 130 |
| L |
17 |
130 - 160 |
| XL |
18 |
160 - 190 |
|
XXL |
19 |
190 + |
Performance Socks
|
Men's Shoe Size |
Women's Shoe Size |
|
|
S |
4.5 - 7 |
< 8.5 |
|
M |
7.5 - 10 |
8.5 - 11 |
|
L |
10.5 - 13 |
11+ |
Volleyball Knee Pads
|
Size Above Knee (in) |
Approximate Weight (Pounds) |
|
|
Youth/XS |
<10 |
50 - 70 |
|
S |
11 - 12 | 70 - 90 |
|
M |
13 - 15 | 90 - 145 |
|
L |
16 - 17 | 145 - 200 |
|
XL |
18+ |
200 + |
Grappling Knee Pad
|
Size Above Knee (in) |
Approximate Weight (Pounds) |
|
|
Youth/XS |
<10 |
50 - 70 |
|
S |
11 - 12 | 70 - 90 |
|
M |
13 - 15 | 90 - 145 |
|
L |
16 - 17 | 145 - 200 |
|
XL |
18+ |
200 + |
Shorts
|
Waist (in) |
Hip (in) |
Approximate Weight (Pounds) |
|
|
XS |
25.5 - 29 |
31.5 - 35 |
85 - 110 |
|
S |
29 - 32 |
35 - 37.5 |
110 - 140 |
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M |
32 - 35 |
37.5 - 41 |
140 - 180 |
|
L |
35 - 38 |
41 - 44 |
180 - 215 |
|
XL |
38 - 43 |
44 - 47 |
215 - 240 |
|
XXL |
43+ |
47+ |
240+ |
What are Cumulus products made of?
- As many of our customers know, hex knee pads fall apart. That is why we developed our one-piece knee pad made of high quality SBR foam. SBR foam is synthetically created to mimic natural rubber. It provides enhanced elasticity and durability. SBR foam is extremely resilient, flexible, abrasion resistant, and shock absorbent.
Can I wash my Cumulus knee pads?
- Absolutely! One of the improvements that we made with our newest design is that knee pads can be machine washed and dried. Leading competitors pads tend to fall apart in the washing machine, but our high quality SBR foam pad and surge stitching can easily handle washing and drying cycles. We know that a hard working athlete equals sweaty, stinky equipment that needs to be washed frequently. So whether you are playing basketball, football, lacrosse, wrestling, etc. Wash away! No need to fear damaging your athletic knee pad.
Will my knee pad stay in place during activity?
- This topic goes right along with picking the correct size. If your sleeve is too tight or too small the specialized rubber strips at the top of the leg band are not able to properly grip your skin and stay in place. This causes the sleeve to slip down during athletic activities. If you are on the top end of a specific size on our chart we recommend sizing up so make sure the pad will fit your thigh well. If you have any additional questions regarding size or fit don’t hesitate to reach out to our customer service team.
Do you have a product warranty?
- We guarantee every knee pad we make. If the actual knee pad on your Cumulus Sport item tears, falls apart, or develops a hole within one calendar year of purchase we will replace the product. Shipping costs will be paid by the customer. Wear and tear outside of intended use will null and void the warranty. Intended use includes athletic practices/competitions on approved sports surfaces (courts, grass/turf fields, mats) Photos must be sent to Cumulus Sport customer service for warranty approval before new products will be shipped. Cumulus Sport reserves the right to deny product replacement if we believe damage to a product was outside of intended use or intentional to receive free product.
CUMULUS SPORT GEAR
Our products are designed to provide superior performance, durability, and comfort. They stay in place, don't fall apart, and arrive quickly.
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