padwork

English

Etymology

pad +‎ work

Noun

padwork (uncountable)

  1. (martial arts) Training with pads on the hands to reduce the risk of injury.
    Coordinate term: bagwork
    • 2016, Lionel Loh Han Loong, The Body and Senses in Martial Culture, page 37:
      Following this is another four to five rounds of padwork with the Thai trainers before one practises his punches and kicks on the bags.
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