This is a one day course including a practical assessment. Small class sizes for better quality tuition. Courses held in a martial arts centre. All specialist equipment provided.
Learn with a Multiple World Champion - Rich Cadden
This course is suitable for both personal trainers, fitness instructors and studio instructors. The course will enable instructors to teach padwork based training sessions and classes safely and effectively utilising the correct punching, kicking and pad holding techniques. Developed and tutored by a 2x World Champion Muay Thai fighter in conjunction with strength and conditioning coaches to give you the latest techniques, cutting edge theory and programming application. Make training, circuit classes and studio classes more enjoyable yet still providing an effective workout.
A short section on Padwork, who the course is suitable for and what the course entails.
The types of stance, techniques and adjustments.
The correct footwork and positioning to include types of guards.
How to hold focus pads, mitts and adjust positioning for various punching, kicking and knee techniques. Plus how to maintain strength and flexibility in the shoulders.
The correct way to change stances and hold the angles of the pads.
The best way to build combinations for clients to build strength, speed and agility.
Exercises that will assist in improving technique and improve strength.
If you have at least 6 students that require training we can come to you or you can come to us! Get in touch to have a discussion and receive a competitive quote.
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Tutor, Sam Bacon, has an MSc in Strength and Conditioning and a BSc in Applied Sport and Exercise Science alongside numerous vocational qualifications including NSCA and British Weightlifting.
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At the end of the course you will receive a certificate, signed by Sam Bacon, as evidence of your CPD.
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