Kicking shield Super Pro Curved Red

In 1978, one of the first martial arts stores (from Super Pro) was opened in Rotterdam. Rotterdam has always been considered a boxing city. It is the home of Bep van Klaveren "The Dutch Windmill", Olympic champion of 1928. And of professional boxers former WBO world champion Regilio Tuur, former WBU world champion Don Diego Poeder, and many others.

After the store became a great success, the owner founded the brand Super Pro Boxing Gear. With the slogan “the champions choice” the brand quickly earned its place in the Dutch boxing community. For many champions, the brand was literally their choice to train with. It also made a name internationally and was exported all over Europe.

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

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 .

The kicking shields from Super Pro are made of bisonyl—a particularly strong and moisture-resistant material—with a firm padding that absorbs even the hardest kicks. They are not too heavy and not too light, not too hard and not too soft, making them suitable for both beginners and advanced fighters. Available in multiple sizes for home and gym use.

The kicking shields from Super Pro are made of bisonyl—a strong, moisture-resistant material that can withstand intensive use. The firm padding absorbs powerful kicks and punches without making the shield feel too hard if struck incorrectly, which minimizes the risk of injury.

Wipe the Super Pro kicking shield with a damp cloth after use and let it air dry. The bisonyl material is moisture-resistant, making it easy to keep clean. Do not use harsh cleaning agents. Store the shield in a dry place and out of direct sunlight to protect the filling and the material.