Thai pads /BPOW/
Thai pads (Thai: เป้า, pronounced BPOW) is a Muay Thai equipment term. Thick rectangular forearm pads, roughly forearm length, used by the trainer to take full-power kicks, knees, elbows and punches while moving with the fighter. It is also written Pao and Kick pads. Related terms: Pad work, Belly pad and Focus mitts.
Meaning
- Thai padsเป้า
- Thick rectangular forearm pads, roughly forearm length, used by the trainer to take full-power kicks, knees, elbows and punches while moving with the fighter.
| Term | Thai pads |
|---|---|
| Thai script | เป้า |
| Pronunciation (approx.) | BPOW |
| Also written | Pao, Kick pads |
| Category | Equipment |
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Questions about Thai pads
What does Thai pads mean in Muay Thai?
Thick rectangular forearm pads, roughly forearm length, used by the trainer to take full-power kicks, knees, elbows and punches while moving with the fighter.
How do you pronounce Thai pads?
Thai pads is pronounced roughly BPOW. Thai is tonal, so listen to a trainer or native speaker for the exact tone.
How is Thai pads written in Thai?
In Thai script it is written เป้า.
What are other spellings of Thai pads?
It is also written Pao and Kick pads. Transliteration from Thai varies.
What terms are related to Thai pads?
Related terms: Pad work, Belly pad and Focus mitts.