Hold Pads Like You Actually Know What You're Doing

Safe, technical padwork coaching for boxing and MMA-style training, built on decades of combat sports experience.

Bad padwork holding is one of the fastest ways to hurt a client or kill the flow of a session. This award teaches you to hold pads properly, call combinations with confidence, and structure padwork sessions that are both safe and genuinely challenging.

What You'll Learn

•  Pad holding technique for boxing and MMA-style combinations

•  Calling combinations clearly and safely at different skill levels

•  Structuring a padwork session for conditioning versus technique

•  Injury prevention for both coach and client during contact work

Who It's For

Personal trainers and martial arts coaches who want to add padwork to their sessions or classes with real technical grounding.

Why Train With UTA

Every UTA course comes with mentorship from experienced tutors and assessors, not a shared cohort and a support ticket. You get 24-hour e-learning access, real video, written, and practical assessment, and a mentor who actually knows your name and where you're at.