padwork

English

Etymology

From 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.