Double kick pads sit between a focus pad and a full kick shield. Held one in each hand, they let a coach or partner present a target for kicks at any height and any angle, then move it — which is exactly what a static bag cannot do.
Dense layered foam with a reinforced outer and a moulded grip handle, built to take repeated kicks without the foam packing down.
What they are for
Kicking accuracy and timing, primarily. A heavy bag teaches you to kick hard; a pad held by a person teaches you to kick something that moves, changes height and appears at unexpected angles.
The pads work for round kicks, front kicks, side kicks and hook kicks, and because there are two of them the holder can present a double target for combination work — left kick, right kick, or a kick followed by a hand strike.
Holding them
Grip the handle firmly, keep your elbow bent rather than locked, and push slightly into the kick as it lands. A locked arm sends the whole force straight into your own shoulder joint.
Present the pad at a realistic height for the technique: hip height for low and mid kicks, head height for high kicks, angled toward the incoming strike. Brace with one foot back when you know a heavy kick is coming. Do not let a beginner hold pads for a heavy kicker without teaching them this first.
Dojo and club use
For a karate dojo running kumite classes, a set of double kick pads per pair of students lets everyone train simultaneously rather than queueing for the bag.
Check the stitching around the handle regularly — that is where pads fail. We supply karate dojos, martial arts clubs and school programmes across South Africa; WhatsApp 083 563 2999 for bulk pricing. Pair them with kick shields for full-power work and focus pads for hand techniques.
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