Kicking shield Booster CKS Pro

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.

Some kicking shields are slightly curved, unlike the usually straight shape. The idea behind this is to better imitate the natural shape of the body and the way kicks and punches are absorbed.

Some trainers believe this makes training more comfortable and also more effective. 

Reasons for the slight curve in kicking shields:

• Better absorption of force: the curved shape of kicking shields helps absorb the impact of kicks and punches more effectively. This reduces the pressure on the arms and shoulders of the person holding the shield.
• Natural posture: the shield follows the natural shape of the body, resulting in a more comfortable posture when absorbing kicks and punches.
• Improved grip: the curved shape can also contribute to a better grip and greater stability of the shield. This makes it easier for the trainer/partner to hold the shield.
• Reduced injuries: thanks to better shock absorption and a more natural posture, the curved shield can help prevent injuries to both the trainer and the person training.
• Realistic training: the curved shape of the kicking shield also makes training more realistic, as it allows you to better imitate the movements of a real opponent.

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

The Booster CKS Pro Kicking shield is the harder, more advanced version—specially designed for experienced martial artists who want to kick with full power. The curved model is optimized for perfect kicks and crosses, while the thick Skintex padding provides excellent shock absorption without hurting the trainer.

The Booster CKS Pro Kicking shield is made of Skintex—a particularly strong and moisture-resistant material—with thick padding for perfect shock absorption during powerful techniques. The curved design ensures optimal absorption of kicks and crosses from all angles.

From front kicks and low kicks to crosses, knees, elbows, and jumping kicks, the Kicking shield Booster CKS Pro is highly versatile for boxing, kickboxing, thai boxing, MMA, budo, krav maga, and taekwondo. Ideal for various training sessions, seminars, and courses.