Punching mitts Booster BPM1

Booster bvba is one of the largest distributors worldwide in the field of Muay Thai and kickboxing articles and clothing. The company - specialized in martial arts - was founded in 1994 by Yves Vyvey after a trip through Thailand, the birthplace of thai boxing. 

Booster Fight Gear is the own brand of the Belgian company and from day 1 the goal has been to deliver the best gear at the sharpest prices. They proudly claim to be the largest buyer and distributor of boxing materials from Thailand .

Products from the Booster Pro Range (A-line) are handmade in Thailand. The other product lines of Booster Fight Gear are made in China and Pakistan.

Booster bvba sponsors hundreds of fighters in Thailand and beyond. Moreover, they financially and knowledgeably support many gyms, training camps, and youth projects in Thailand. Giving back to muaythai is the motto of CEO Yves. If you follow Instagram, you see many Thai fighters training with the support of this popular martial arts brand. Definitely something a company can be proud of.

Punching mitts, also known as focus pads , are compact pads that are held by a trainer during a training session. The terms punching mitts and focus pads are used interchangeably. However, in our view, there are subtle differences between them, which is why we have made a distinction on our website. Punching mitts are mainly intended for punches and punching techniques.

Thai pads, also known as kickpads or pao, are larger pads that are held by a trainer to practice both punches and kicks.

Punching shields are usually round, large pads that the trainer or partner holds in front of the body. These are especially suitable for all kinds of punching techniques, including hooks, liver shots, and uppercuts.

Kicking shields are the really large pads for punching and kicking. They are ideal for beginners and children who, to put it bluntly, are not yet very accurate. They are also very suitable for advanced users, as these pads allow them to practice their technique with full power .

Punching mitts are mainly used for practicing fast punches, combinations, and defensive techniques.

They are designed to help the practitioner develop speed, precision, reflexes, conditioning, and coordination. Punching mitts are also portable and easy to use, making them ideal for one-on-one training sessions.

Using punching mitts:

• Improve precision and technique
• Improve speed and reflexes
• Improve strength and endurance
• Improve guard and defense
• Simulate realistic combat scenarios in a safe way
• Fewer injuries

The weight of punching mitts is not necessarily a matter of build quality. There are some very light pads (such as the Rival Airpads) that are extremely durable.

Light punching mitts are especially comfortable for trainers during prolonged use, but usually a bit of weight is also desirable and the heavier pads tend to be a bit sturdier.

However, this is not always the case and it varies by brand and price range. We have weighed all the punching mitts in our assortment and added this information in a size chart with the relevant product! bij het betreffende product!

Some punching mitts, especially focus mitts or hook and jab pads, are smaller than regular punching mitts.

These pads are smaller because they are designed to improve a boxer's speed, precision, and accuracy, rather than just absorbing powerful punches.

The smaller size forces the boxer to focus on hitting a smaller target. This, in turn, helps refine their technique, precision, and reaction time.

Benefits of small punching mitts (micro pads):

• Focus and accuracy: smaller punching mitts, such as micro focus mitts, require the boxer to be more precise with their punches. This helps develop better accuracy and timing.
• Speed training: the smaller surface of the micro punching mitts allows for faster punch combinations, helping the boxer improve overall speed and reaction time.
• Less padding: compared to regular and larger punching mitts, micro focus mitts generally have less padding. This means the trainer holding the pads expends less energy keeping them up and can focus more on the actual training.
• Specific drills: smaller punching mitts are often used for specific drills aimed at speed and accuracy. Larger pads are more suitable for developing power and absorbing heavy blows.