Kicking shield Booster CKS Pro

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.

Some kicking shields are slightly curved, as opposed to 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 provides a more comfortable and also more effective training. 

Reasons for the slight curve in kicking shields:

• Better absorption of force: the curved shape of kicking shields helps to better absorb the impact of kicks and punches. 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 position when absorbing kicks and punches.
• Improved grip: the curved shape can also contribute to a better grip and stability of the shield. This makes it easier for the trainer/partner to hold the shield.
• Reduction of injuries: thanks to better shock absorption and a more natural posture, the curved shield can help prevent injuries for 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 mimic the movements of a real opponent.

Both are perfectly usable for any training session, let's make that clear from the start.

However, there are differences and situations where you might prefer a hard or a soft kicking shield.

Soft kicking shields are generally more suitable for beginners than hard kicking shields. Beginners are not yet used to striking objects or other people with their body parts, such as shins and feet. Simply put, they are not yet toughened or conditioned for it. Soft shields simply hurt less for the person performing the technique.

However, there can also be disadvantages to (too) soft kicking shields, even for beginners. Take, for example, a front kick with the toes pulled back. If the shield is too soft, your toes can get caught in it, which can still cause (unnecessary) injuries.

Another disadvantage of soft kicking shields is that you can simply kick right through them, causing (unnecessary) pain to the person holding the shield.

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

However, if you kick incorrectly on a hard kicking shield (for example, with a roundhouse kick where the instep/foot is not positioned correctly), you will definitely feel it in the pain you experience.

Soft kicking shields:

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

Hard kicking shields:

• good for advanced users
• can be kicked at full power
• less forgiving with poor technique

The Kicking shield Booster CKS Pro 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 perfect cushioning without injuring the trainer.

The Kicking shield Booster CKS Pro 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.