2007-05-26 17:16:42 · 7 answers · asked by Tom L 1 in Sports ➔ Martial Arts
they use vaseline on areas likely to witness impact in order to make their skin more elastic and slippery, in turn decreasing the chance for cuts and tears in the skin
2007-05-26 17:22:09 · answer #1 · answered by hinkle_17 2 · 5⤊ 0⤋
So their skin doesn't tear and bruise as easily and the hits kinda slide off if hit from a side angle.
That's nothing compared to how much boxers use. When boxers gel up, they go through like half the jug. And they gel up inbetween rounds.
2007-05-26 18:17:58 · answer #2 · answered by LaissezFaire 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Helps the blows slide off. makes them have less damage
2016-05-18 22:39:40 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To stay looking youthfull.
2016-07-15 13:55:06 · answer #4 · answered by Barman 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
helps keep the sweat from pooling in their eyes and skin elasticity?
2007-05-26 17:31:11 · answer #5 · answered by blick 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
because they gay
2014-11-03 08:37:16 · answer #6 · answered by Raja 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So that they don't feel the pain as much....
2007-05-26 17:19:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 6⤋