Kicking shield Booster CKS

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

Booster Fight Gear is the Belgian company's own brand, and from day one its goal has been to provide the best gear at the sharpest prices. They can proudly claim to be the largest purchaser and distributor of boxing equipment from Thailand The products in the Booster Pro Range (A-line) are handmade in . The other Booster Fight Gear product lines are made in China and Pakistan. Booster bvba sponsors hundreds of fighters in Thailandand beyond. In addition, they provide financial and practical support to many gyms, training camps, and youth projects in Thailand. Giving back to muaythai is CEO Yves's motto. If you follow him on Instagram, you will see a great many Thai fighters training with the support of this popular martial arts brand. It is certainly something the company can be proud of.

Booster bvba sponsort honderden vechters in . The other Booster Fight Gear product lines are made in China and Pakistan. en daarbuiten. Bovendien steunen ze financieel en met kennis vele gyms, trainingskampen en jeugdprojecten in Thailand. Giving back to muaythai is het motto van de CEO Yves. Als je instagram volgt zie je enorm veel Thaise vechters trainen met de steun van dit populaire vechtsportmerk. Zonder meer iets waar men als onderneming trots op kan zijn.

Both are perfectly suitable for any training session, so let’s establish that first.

Nevertheless, there are differences and situations in which you would prefer a hard or soft kicking shield.

Soft kicking shields are generally more suitable for beginners than hard kicking shields. Beginners are not yet accustomed to hitting objects or other people with body parts such as their shins and feet. They are simply not as hardened or conditioned yet. Soft shields hurt the person performing the technique less.

However, even beginners may experience drawbacks when using (too) soft kicking shields. Take a front kick with the toes pulled back, for example. If the shield is too soft, your toes can get caught in it, which may still lead to (unnecessary) injuries.

Another disadvantage of soft kicking shields is that you may simply kick through them, unnecessarily hurting the person holding the shield.

Hard kicking shields are especially suitable if you already have a good command of the techniques, allowing you to perform them at (almost) full power without causing your partner too much harm. Hard kicking shields can generally absorb more impact. This can make a huge difference, especially with real “power kicks” such as a back kick.

However, if you kick a hard kicking shield incorrectly—for example, during a roundhouse kick when your instep or foot is not positioned properly—you will also notice this from the pain you experience.

Soft kicking shields:

• good for beginners
• better for getting used to it
• be careful not to kick through them

Hard kicking shields:

• good for advanced practitioners
• can be kicked at full power
• less forgiving of incorrect technique

Punching mitts, also known as focus pads called 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 our website distinguishes between them. Punching mitts are primarily intended for punches and punching techniques.

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

Punching shields are usually large, round cushions that the trainer or partner holds in front of the body. They are particularly suitable for various punching techniques, including hooks, liver shots and uppercuts.

Kicking shields are the really large cushions used for punches and kicks. They are ideal for beginners and children who, frankly, are not yet very accurate. They are also highly suitable for advanced practitioners, as these shields allow them to practise their technique with full force .

The Booster CKS Kicking shield scores on every front: not too heavy, not too light, not too hard, and not too soft. Its substantial size (75 x 35 x 15 cm) and medium-firm bisonyl filling make it suitable for all techniques — punches, kicks, knees, elbows, and jumping kicks. Affordable for home use and professional gyms. Made in EU.

Yes — the Booster CKS Kicking shield is suitable for children and adults, from beginners to advanced fighters. The padding is firm enough to absorb powerful kicks, but not so hard that an incorrect strike could cause injuries. Ideal for group classes and seminars.