The most commonly used training methods in various martial arts are so-called Pads and kicking shield training. There are different names for this training: pad training, kicking shield training, mitt work, etc.
Nowadays, many personal trainers eagerly use this training method. It’s safe (no contact with partner), efficient (lots of fat burning and cardio), and also fun.
There are various types of punch and kicking shields on the market and of course also available at Fight2Win: small punching mitts, focus pads, thai pads, and large kicking shields. These are all used for different types of training.
Small punching mitts and punch mitts
These pads are among our best-selling pads. Especially the XPRT punching mitts are sold extensively. They start at just 30 euros per pair, so a minimal investment.
The punching mitts are ideal especially for punch training. Naturally, these punching mitts are widely used in kickboxing and thai boxing, but many other fighters also benefit greatly from them.
Of course, all martial arts and combat sports that use hand techniques can make optimal use of these pads during Pads and kicking shield training.
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Think of martial arts and self-defense sports like Krav Maga, Karate, Taekwondo, and Kung Fu, for example. The training principle is simple: it’s done in pairs—hence its popularity with personal trainers and small group training—and one person holds the pads or moves them on command (a more advanced training).
Another option is simply a stationary target, holding the pads high and static, allowing the striker to set their own pace.
Focus pads / Focus mitts
Focus pads resemble the smaller punching mitts but are more versatile. You can hold the focus pads in two ways, with the palm facing up or down.
This way, a wide range of techniques can be practiced from punches to all kinds of kicks. Moreover, you can quickly switch pads, so they are very suitable for intensive high-speed training.
Many Taekwon-do schools especially use this type of pads, but if you know how to use them well, they are suitable for all kinds of fighting techniques.
The use of these small pads is actually just like with punching mitts, but it is easier to alternate combinations of punching and kicking techniques. Also, one can give completely random signals (for advanced martial artists) to train reaction speed.
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Large kicking shields
The large kicking shields are very popular among many fighters and recreationalists during Pads and kicking shield training. These are probably the best-known punching shields.
Large kicking shields come in many variants and price ranges. They are ideal for beginners and children who frankly are not yet very accurate.
They are also very suitable for advanced users, as they can practice their technique with full power on these shields.
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Thai pads, Armpads or Pao
Thai pads, also called armpads or Pao (Thai term), truly belong to the Thai schools. They are indispensable in every serious training camp, dojo, and/or gym.
Thai pads are used to practice all kinds of techniques, but they are especially suitable for knees and powerful kicks.
The price of Thai pads starts from around 80 euros up to well over 200 euros for the most professional and heavy variants. Thai pads cover the entire forearm and come with a gripbar and sturdy adjustable straps.
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