This is the best video I've seen so far for holding thai pads. I really, really hate how people hold pads too far out or slam the pads hard on another person's leg, messing up their range. Thank you for making this!
For the tae kwa, or right shin kicks, the holder's left leg is deep back behind him/her and the right leg is closest to the striker if he/she is kicking with their right. A perpendicular stance for the holder to striker. Angle the pads so the top two inner tips of the pads are touching and the bottoms of the pads are 'wide" not square so the kicking surface is quite wide....That's how its done in Thailand by traditional and top gyms....
Been the best pad vid ive seen thus far. Thai pads are alot harder to get used to compared to boxing ones but i like the vaired application of the thai. Cheers mate appriciate it :)
I hold them that far from my face and I was told that “unrealistic “ and I need to hold them closer to my face 😅 I feel weird about it specifically in Fundamentals class.
I started training this year and the one thing I’ve noticed is the lack of capable pad holding, everyone learns how to hit them properly but not many learn how to hold them
Exactly how I hold the pads. I hate it when people hold pads far from their body for body kicks or extend the pads out to hit your fist instead of staying back and letting the puncher reach out to the pads. One note for the person kicking is that they should always aim for the lower part of the pads to avoid injuring the pad holder's elbow because of excessive leverage or missing the top of the pads and kicking the holder in the head. I've had one idiot miss the pads and kick me in the head and he was an amateur fighter. Luckily he didn't kick that hard and I barely hurt. Only thing I do different is I like to use the same holding technique you use for front kicks and knees for body shot punches. It's a much more solid target closer to the body and it's a better angle for the body shot. The way this guy is holding for the body shot punch makes the pads almost horizontal and it should be closer to vertical. The closer to the body the more realistic the target. Also if I'm working with a skilled fighter whose accuracy I trust, I like to hold closer to my face for punches. More dangerous for the holder but it's a much more realistic target if it's closer to the actual head.
I have a big problem when holding the pads. And the problem is that I have some big bruises on my forearms. I don't know what I'm doing wrong when holding them. Should I tell them to not punch so hard? I don't want to be that person, but it really hurts and I don't like to go around with those bruises. 😞 I should really like some tips to stop getting bruises because of the pads.
Had this problem too, you can ask your partner to take it easy. It's a cardio/ technique training tool, the heavy bag is for all out power. Also maybe the pads you have are too small.
Isaac Nelson that’s a really good question! If he/she is a good person, there shouldn’t ego and they should strive to improve (I’m still learning every day!). Perhaps show this video and ask what your instructor’s opinion is.
I've sprained my wrist sooo many times with the pad man whacking the pad as resistance to my hook. Drives me mad. It's ok with the boxing mitts I suppose but with thai pads it just causes injuries, or does me anyway. Hate it.
Oh you think you know what aliens look like Marcus?! DO you!? There's no prepping for that matey. And my closest bet would be BJJ for offense/defense cos they gna be robots so you gotta dismantle them
Not gonna lie the way you hold those pads for low kicks is ridiculous. If you hold a single pad for someone who has actual power you are going to hurt yourself and its not stable enough. Also, put those pads together for round kicks don't flair them out.
Not gonna lie, you’re wrong, lol. I hold one pad for pro fighters all the time and it’s more important that their precision is correct. I’m sure you are aware that we work pads for different purposes and if I’m just working power, I prefer working with a kick shield. Regarding flairing the pads out; you’re wrong again. It serves a purpose (to make the target more realistic). Go watch any high level coach and you’ll see it done. Recommendation for the future: be a little friendlier in your approach and instead of a “I know, you don’t” approach, perhaps you’ll learn something 🙂
Wow! The best pad holding video I've ever seen! What you say makes a ton of sense. You really know your stuff!
Striking Tiger- Filipino Martial Arts thank you!
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Jokes on you, I’ve been training my whole life to fight against the impending alien invasion.
😂
which is coming soon after plannedemic 2022
I'm ready for the 🦎 people.
Very clear and insightful instruction on the fundamentals of holding the pads. Thank you for taking the time to make this video.
Thank you for watching! 🤙🏼🤙🏼
This is an excellent breakdown
Thank you so much for this video. I could tell something was off when I’m holding my pads and now I feel like you corrected everything for me
wow been holding the pads for hooks wrong. yes i'm one of those. thank you for this video. best pad holding video I've seen!
This is the best video I've seen so far for holding thai pads. I really, really hate how people hold pads too far out or slam the pads hard on another person's leg, messing up their range. Thank you for making this!
Thanks for watching! 🤙🏼🤙🏼
This is a great demonstration of how to use the pads explained perfectly and efficiently!!
Thank you for your work 💪🏼
hey i get whiplash alot when im holding pads for someone else, how do i fix this
For the tae kwa, or right shin kicks, the holder's left leg is deep back behind him/her and the right leg is closest to the striker if he/she is kicking with their right. A perpendicular stance for the holder to striker. Angle the pads so the top two inner tips of the pads are touching and the bottoms of the pads are 'wide" not square so the kicking surface is quite wide....That's how its done in Thailand by traditional and top gyms....
Super helpful as I've gotten inconsistent direction on holding pads from my gym. Thank you!
Glad it helped!
Very good explanation, thanks for.
Very important video well done
Great video. Thank you so much!
Thank you very much. With this video I now know how to do a good training with my friends
Good stuff
Thanks for explaining
Great tutorial
So much appreciate thanks coach yr the best 🤝
Great explaination of How to hold pads. 👍
Very good instruction! I was holding for uppercuts a bit off.
splendid work thanks
A massive thank you Marcus
Excelent. A very complete video about how to hold those Muay Thai Pads. I’m interested in get them. Thanks for the tips.
Excellent video. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Been the best pad vid ive seen thus far. Thai pads are alot harder to get used to compared to boxing ones but i like the vaired application of the thai. Cheers mate appriciate it :)
Thanks! Always had the feeling there must be a better way to hold for body shots! Gonna have to try that variation for uppercuts/elbows also.
Glad you found this useful! Let me know once you've tried it!
This guy should be a movie star
Haha thank you mate.
I wasn't expecting CM Punk to make RUclips videos
Very good tutorial, thank you 👍👍👍
Great video! Everything covered, so nice! Thank you
Saludos desde México profesor... Muy buen video!!
Excellent explanation, thank you!
Thanks guys. Awesome job
great pad holding video, thanks for the tips
Great explanations of techniques, thank you
This was such a great video thank you
Amazing video, super in detailed and very easy to follow. Good show mate.
excellent tutorial.. I learned a lot ...
Cheers! Great vid. Can’t wait for the alien defense sequel
Solid info
Thank u it's so so so clean ur explantion 👍👍👍
Good advice, real concise.
Thank you so much I benefited from you
Awesome, very informative video! One question, would kicking with running shoes on destroy the material of the thai pads?
Excellent video! Thanks for sharing.
Padrão parabéns
Спасибо!
Awesome video! Awesome trainer!
Waiting for the "Alien Defence Video"!!! :D
Thank you!
Great tips, thanks
Literally the best one ever,
awesome video. very helpful. thank you.
excellent clear and concise video well done! (: thank you
Great Video! To the point, yet detailed instruction. Thanks so much for sharing. BTW, I like the Alien analogy :)
Thnks sir
Great tutorial, gonna try remember this next session! Kicking and punching the pads is a helluvalot easier then holding them.
thx
marvelous instructions
Very helpful. Thanks fella!
Helpful thanks. So basically no difference with hook and elbow holds?
ty you😎
great video!
Commenting to boost the algorithm.
Spot on!
Good
1.66k subscribers? Come on guys let's get this number up!
thanks dude really helped me
Awesome ❤🥊
Good one sir
Thanks
great vid!!
Thanks, helpful.
Hi. good video.
please What is the trademark of you small pads???? thanks.
this was perfect
Great Stuff!!!!
I hold them that far from my face and I was told that “unrealistic “ and I need to hold them closer to my face 😅 I feel weird about it specifically in Fundamentals class.
4:40 jajajajaa awesome
Nice!
Thanks m8
how to prevent body kick go to your face
I started training this year and the one thing I’ve noticed is the lack of capable pad holding, everyone learns how to hit them properly but not many learn how to hold them
Exactly how I hold the pads. I hate it when people hold pads far from their body for body kicks or extend the pads out to hit your fist instead of staying back and letting the puncher reach out to the pads. One note for the person kicking is that they should always aim for the lower part of the pads to avoid injuring the pad holder's elbow because of excessive leverage or missing the top of the pads and kicking the holder in the head. I've had one idiot miss the pads and kick me in the head and he was an amateur fighter. Luckily he didn't kick that hard and I barely hurt.
Only thing I do different is I like to use the same holding technique you use for front kicks and knees for body shot punches. It's a much more solid target closer to the body and it's a better angle for the body shot. The way this guy is holding for the body shot punch makes the pads almost horizontal and it should be closer to vertical. The closer to the body the more realistic the target. Also if I'm working with a skilled fighter whose accuracy I trust, I like to hold closer to my face for punches. More dangerous for the holder but it's a much more realistic target if it's closer to the actual head.
Does it matter if the straps on the pad point to the outside or inside?
Good question! No, doesn’t matter!
@@Marcus_Kowal thank u, I always keep them like a glove to the outside just a habit. Always wondered if it was right or wrong lol. Thanks alot
Omg, I’ve been holding the pad for a hook the wrong way. I’m gonna have to show my gym mates.
Lol I am in the same boat as you
Same
do it!!
How do you like those micro pads?
Le Gaulois they’re great mate!
Cool hair
4:40😂😂😂😂😂
I have a big problem when holding the pads. And the problem is that I have some big bruises on my forearms. I don't know what I'm doing wrong when holding them. Should I tell them to not punch so hard? I don't want to be that person, but it really hurts and I don't like to go around with those bruises. 😞 I should really like some tips to stop getting bruises because of the pads.
Had this problem too, you can ask your partner to take it easy. It's a cardio/ technique training tool, the heavy bag is for all out power. Also maybe the pads you have are too small.
I found a great video on how to hold pads ruclips.net/video/9IrUiVdARvw/видео.html
so how do i tell my couch hes doing it wrong
Isaac Nelson that’s a really good question! If he/she is a good person, there shouldn’t ego and they should strive to improve (I’m still learning every day!).
Perhaps show this video and ask what your instructor’s opinion is.
@@Marcus_Kowal haha funny
Never just leave💀
My arms hurt is that Normal or is the person I'm training with kicking too hard? My legs, back and butt hurt from the low kick too.
Are the rev gear pads you are using any good? I was considering buying a set.
I've sprained my wrist sooo many times with the pad man whacking the pad as resistance to my hook. Drives me mad. It's ok with the boxing mitts I suppose but with thai pads it just causes injuries, or does me anyway. Hate it.
Oh you think you know what aliens look like Marcus?! DO you!? There's no prepping for that matey. And my closest bet would be BJJ for offense/defense cos they gna be robots so you gotta dismantle them
🤣🤣
Im ready for the Underground Kumite Championship
u get a like for aliens
Marcus Kowal you kinda look like Tom Hardy, or Tom Hardy looks like you i dont know :D
Pity it's not in French
The low kick holding technique is totally wrong.
Yeah dangerous to the pad holder
Not gonna lie the way you hold those pads for low kicks is ridiculous. If you hold a single pad for someone who has actual power you are going to hurt yourself and its not stable enough. Also, put those pads together for round kicks don't flair them out.
Not gonna lie, you’re wrong, lol. I hold one pad for pro fighters all the time and it’s more important that their precision is correct. I’m sure you are aware that we work pads for different purposes and if I’m just working power, I prefer working with a kick shield.
Regarding flairing the pads out; you’re wrong again. It serves a purpose (to make the target more realistic). Go watch any high level coach and you’ll see it done. Recommendation for the future: be a little friendlier in your approach and instead of a “I know, you don’t” approach, perhaps you’ll learn something 🙂
so we just gonna act like he didn't bark at 3:01