Belly pad
Belly pad is a Muay Thai equipment term. Padded vest or apron worn around the trainer's midsection so the fighter can drive full-power knees and teeps into the body during pad rounds. It is also written Body pad and Abdominal pad. Related terms: Thai pads and Khao trong. Thai spellings and pronunciations vary between transliteration systems.
Meaning
- Belly pad
- Padded vest or apron worn around the trainer's midsection so the fighter can drive full-power knees and teeps into the body during pad rounds.
| Term | Belly pad |
|---|---|
| Also written | Body pad, Abdominal pad |
| Category | Equipment |
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Questions about Belly pad
What does Belly pad mean in Muay Thai?
Padded vest or apron worn around the trainer's midsection so the fighter can drive full-power knees and teeps into the body during pad rounds.
What are other spellings of Belly pad?
It is also written Body pad and Abdominal pad. Transliteration from Thai varies.
What terms are related to Belly pad?
Related terms: Thai pads and Khao trong.
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