Padwork

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Training with pads on the hands to reduce the risk of injury. uncountable

    "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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"Following this is another four to five rounds of padwork with the Thai trainers before one practises his punches and kicks on the bags."

Etymology

From pad + work.

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