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PADWORK - RED TAG

The purpose of striking pads is to not only develop speed, timing, accuracy and power, but to precondition the body to the sensation of impact. Always ensure that you are striking correctly and with proper technique to avoid injury and maximize the strength of the movement.

INTRODUCTION TO PADWORK

GUIDE TO HOLDING PADS
Holding Focus Mitts
Holding Kick Shield
Holding Thai Pads

INTRODUCTION TO PADWORK

• 5 x Jab
• 5 x Cross
• 5 x Jab, Cross
• Switch
• 5 x Jab
• 5 x Cross
• 5 x Jab, Cross
• Switch
• 5 x Rib Kick
• Switch
• 5 x Rib Kick
• Switch
• 5 x Upward Knee
• Switch
• 5 x Upward Knee

The purpose of striking pads is to not only develop speed, timing, accuracy and power, but to precondition the body to the sensation of impact. Always ensure that you are striking correctly and with proper technique to avoid injury and maximize the strength of the movement.

Jab

Cross

Jab, Cross

Rib Kick

Upward Knee

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GUIDE TO HOLDING PADS

As important as it is to hit pads, it is equally important to be able to hold pads. In fact a good pad holder will easily be able to read an opponent in sparring or a match because they will have the "eye" for it. Pad holding is a hard skill to master and often students become proficient at hitting pads well before they become proficient at holding pads.
It is also vital you develop this skill early, as to be a fully functioning member of the team/gym; you must also help your partner hit pads properly when it is your turn to hold the pads.

Holding Focus Mitts

• Hold the Focus Mitts so your palm faces your partner
• Always bring the pads to the centre to be hit in turn
• Never hold the pads out to the side to be hit
• Try to meet the punch as it is thrown
• Match the angle of the strike with the pad

The Focus Mitts are predominately used for all punching techniques, but they can also be used for elbows and knees. When holding the pads always check to see if your partner is striking correctly and their guard is correct before, during and after a technique is thrown

Common techniques used on Focus Mitts include:

• Jab
• Cross
• Body Punch
• Hook
• Body Hook
• Uppercut
• Body Rip
• Overhand
• Upward Knee
• 45 Knee
• Any elbows

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Holding Kickshield

• Depending on the strike and its angle will determine the hold on the Kick Shield.
• Ensure the pad always faces the direction of the strike
• Protect yourself at all times while holding
• Always listen to your trainer on how to hold, when they explain the technique and do so accordingly
• Breathe out as the pad is struck.

Kickshields are predominately used for kicking and kneeing techniques, but they can also be used for punches and elbows. When holding the kickshield always check to see if your partner is striking correctly and their guard is correct before, during and after a technique is thrown

Common techniques used on a Kickshield include:

• Inside Leg Kick
• Leg Kick
• Front Kick
• Side Kick
• Striaght Knee
• Round Knee
• Knee Slap
• Body Punch
• Body Elbow

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Holding Thai Pads

• Hold the Thai Pads so your palm faces your partner
• Always bring the pads to the centre to be hit in turn
• Never hold the pads out to the side to be hit
• Try to meet the punch as it is thrown
• Match the angle of the strike with the pad
• Bring the pads down to meet kicks and knees

Thai Pads are the most versatile tool for the pad holder and can be used to meet any of the strikes in Muay Thai. When holding the pads always check to see if your partner is striking correctly and their guard is correct before, during and after a technique is thrown

Hold the Thai Pads for all strikes

• All Strikes

When held in conjunction with a Belly Pad and Shin Pads, any offensive and defensive technique can be practiced.

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