These rectangular forearm pads are becoming increasingly
popular with all fighting arts. Developed in Thailand for Muay Thai fighters to
practice full power techniques, long mitts combine the power absorption of a
kicking shield with the versatility and manoeuvrability of boxing focus mitts.
They can be used one at a time, or in pairs with each pad strapped to the
forearm and positioned either as a single target (focus mitt style) or with both
pads brought together to provide a larger (and more protecting) kicking target.
This allows the pad holder to work any combination of techniques with the
training partner in any particular round by quickly moving the pads to receive
punches, kicks, elbows or knees.