Video: How To Hold Pads For Kickboxing | Partner Training by FightCamp. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
Hitting pads held by a partner builds timing, accuracy and power with feedback.
3 key details
- Holder braces and meets strikes.
- Striker resets guard each combo.
- Start slow and build speed.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Shadow together
- 2:00Punch combos on pads
- 2:00Switch roles
- 2:00Punch-kick combos
- 2:00Switch roles
Safety
Use proper kick shields or Thai pads. Holders brace firmly.
Instructor disclaimer
Follow your instructor's version. Schools and styles teach this technique differently. This page is general education, not a substitute for qualified instruction.
