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ELBOW PADS

Elbow pads for Muay Thai, MMA, and combat sports training

In combat sports involving elbow strikes, protecting the elbow joint and your training partner is of paramount importance. In our selection, you will find elbow pads made of flexible cotton-elastane material, equipped with thick foam or gel padding for Muay Thai, MMA, Krav Maga, and other combat sports training. Choose from non-slip, ergonomically designed models and execute your elbow techniques safely!

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Elbow Pad Guide – Maximum protection for lovers of elbow techniques

The elbow is one of the hardest and sharpest bony surfaces of the human body, serving as one of the most effective weapons in Muay Thai, MMA, and various self-defense systems (e.g., Krav Maga). However, without proper protection, hard elbow strikes can cause serious injuries—skin lacerations, facial bone fractures, and bruising—to your training partner, while your own elbow joint and the skin covering it can also be injured. A high-quality combat sports elbow pad absorbs impact energy, allowing for the safe practice of elbow techniques.

Why is using an elbow pad essential?

  • Protecting your training partner: The thick foam or gel padding cushions the bone-on-bone impact during sparring.
  • Protecting your own joint: It dampens the recoil from blocked strikes and kicks, safeguarding the elbow joint and the bursa.
  • Preventing injuries: It prevents surface cuts and bruises caused by sharp bone surfaces.
  • Official requirements: In amateur Muay Thai and MMA competitions, as well as controlled sparring sessions, wearing elbow pads is a mandatory regulatory requirement.

Elbow pad types and materials

Type / Material Features and benefits Recommended use
Cotton-Elastane Elbow Pad A slip-on, stocking-like breathable cotton material with a thick foam insert. Flexible and comfortable. Muay Thai, Kick-boxing, general combat sports training, and amateur matches.
Neoprene / Gel Elbow Pad Neoprene fabric providing excellent compression with an extra shock-absorbing gel layer. Fits more tightly to the arm. MMA, Ground fighting (Grappling), and harder sparring sessions where non-slip fit is important.

How to choose the right size?

Elbow pad sizing (S, M, L, XL) is based on the circumference of the arm just above the elbow joint with the arm extended. A good elbow pad fits snugly without restricting blood circulation:

  • Size S: For children, juniors, and thinner female arms
  • Size M: For average female and thinner male arms
  • Size L: For average adult male arm circumference
  • Size XL: For athletes with more muscular, thicker arms

Washing and care instructions

  1. Washing: Since sweat is absorbed directly into the fabric, wash it after every training session! Use a 30 °C delicate cycle and a laundry bag.
  2. Drying: Dry in a well-ventilated, shaded area. Do not put it in a tumble dryer or on a radiator, as high heat will damage the gel or foam insert and the elastic fibers!

Get your perfectly fitting elbow pad!

Browse our selection, choose the model and size that suits your sport, and practice your elbow techniques with maximum safety!