Padman
Padman is a Muay Thai training term. The trainer holding Thai pads. In Thailand padmen are usually retired fighters who read a trainee's habits through the pads and coach with a handful of Thai words. It is also written Pad holder and Pad man. Related terms: Pad work, Kru and Phi liang. Thai spellings and pronunciations vary between transliteration systems.
Meaning
- Padman
- The trainer holding Thai pads. In Thailand padmen are usually retired fighters who read a trainee's habits through the pads and coach with a handful of Thai words.
| Term | Padman |
|---|---|
| Also written | Pad holder, Pad man |
| Category | Training |
Sources: muaythailand.co.uk ↗
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Questions about Padman
What does Padman mean in Muay Thai?
The trainer holding Thai pads. In Thailand padmen are usually retired fighters who read a trainee's habits through the pads and coach with a handful of Thai words.
What are other spellings of Padman?
It is also written Pad holder and Pad man. Transliteration from Thai varies.
What terms are related to Padman?
Related terms: Pad work, Kru and Phi liang.
Thai spellings and pronunciations vary between regions and transliteration systems. Pronunciations are approximate English renderings; Thai is tonal. Spotted an error? Tell us.