Century Forearm Kicking Shield
Written: Jan 18 '09
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Pros: Very durable, long lasting, a must have for the Martial artist.
Cons: None...
The Bottom Line: I would recommend this small shield for anyone practicing a hard Karate or TKD.
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| mcmaster's Full Review: Century Forearm Kicking Shield |
Century Forearm Kicking Shield
How I came to use this gear...
I have been involved in martial arts most of my life. A relative of mine suggested I check out a school in Medford Oregon in 1987. The school is Chip Wright's Champion Karate. Up to that point I had trained with several self-proclaimed black belts in back yards and a couple of different schools. I studied Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, Hawaiian Kempo and some hard Karate with limited success. After sparring with Mr. Wright it became very apparent that he was the real deal. He put knots on my head quicker than I could scratch em! I later found out he was a world renowned tournament fighter and trained under Chuck Norris. So I didn't feel quite as bad about the humbling sparring sessions. I spent a lot of time in the US Army but in between stints in the service, I enjoyed training at Mr. Chip Wrights Champion Karate School. There are three pads that are constantly being utilized to hone skills at this school; the Century body shield, Century Forearm kicking shield and the Century Clapper pads. These training pads are a must for any hard Karate school. These pads are always taking a beating so the quality of the gear is quickly put to the test. I have seen a lot of brand names come and go over the years. But one brand of Martial Arts gear can always be found in schools, dojos and studios and that is Century.
Features
~ Covered with an 18 0z durable Vinyl
~ Filled with a dense high-impact foam
~ Two triple stitched nylon straps with one PVC grip over the strap
~ A proven and time tested name in Martial Arts gear - Century
How is this pad used?
The Century Forearm kicking shield is not used for power kicks instead it's used to hone your speed and techniques. It's a great training aid for developing blitz combinations containing all strikes and some kicks. It can also be used to hone your round kicks, inside and outside crescent kicks as well as heel kicks. It has two straps on the back of the pad. You slide your hand through the bottom strap and hold onto the upper strap which is covered with a PVC handle. Hold the pad out to the side while your partner practices his punching techniques. You can also hold the pad straight out to your front for your partner to practice some of the kicks listed above. I like to get three steps back and throw a combination of kicks going towards the pad and finish the attack with a reverse punch to the Century Forearm kicking shield. The sky and your imagination are the only limit to combinations to try on this pad. Focus on proper technique, then the speed. If you don't have the technique down right, there's no need to it any faster, it'll just be fast and wrong. This leads to more knots on your head...
Conclusion
The Century Forearm kicking shield is a must have for the serious martial artist. There are four training aids that I have always used; Heavy bag, Century Body shield, Century forearm shield and a clapper pad. If you have the room and the means a Bob (Body Opponent Bag) would be another great addition to your training gear. If you're fortunate you also have a quality school with this gear at your disposal. I would recommend the Century Forearm kicking shield to any martial artist for training. I find it particularly useful when working on various sparing / tournament blitz combinations. They are a very durable piece of gear. I have never seen one come apart and they last for years. For power I would recommend the Century Body shield and a good heavy bag. For technique and speed the Century Forearm kicking shield is a good tool.
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© 2009 Joe McMaster
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