[MMAMickey]

Also, how are the pads? some of the pads at one of my gyms are so kicked to shit they've gone solid, which isn't such a biggie to kick with your shin cos the holder's arms add suspension, but it really damaged my forearms holding them. I couldn't clench a fist properly for a few days after every pads session.

[265lbsfist]

The pads are new and pretty good according to my limited experience of course. I just think I tried too hard to not wimp out and hurt myself in the process. Nothing new there. :(

Live and learn.

[beardedtaco]

You had to stand there and take leg kicks to the pad for 40 minutes straight ?! Go to the doctor if you feel like it may be serious.

[MMAMickey]

yeah man fuck that, nect time if it starts hurting change the pad position or step out, conditioning your thighs isn't all that necessary its your shins you need

[NorthWest]

If your leg really has been sore for a month, time to go see the Doctor.

For general training related bruises and soreness, ice and ibuprofen are your friends. I hear good things about foam rollers too, though I haven't tried them out yet.

[Mneme]

Originally Posted by Tubarão-branco

To do this right you should be taking the force through the pad close to the front of your thigh. Kinda lean into it. Sangs recommendation won't really work against a hard kicker (you'll fall down).

Actually works just fine unless the person happens to step in and clip both legs by mistake.

[Sang]

Na whiteshark is right, you can be taken right off your feet if they're heavier and power kicking. Its not a perfect solution but if your legs are starting to fail and you've already been turning your thigh out to the kicks then it'll save you from a week of limping.

I went through a period of 8 weeks where i was getting TKO'd via leg brutalization every Saturday and holding kick shields through the week so i had time to experiment with different options. Since then i've learnt how to check kicks.

[Ryno]

Might be time to see a doctor. If you've got a bunch of fluid buildup due to taking kicks, and that shit gets infected... It can be really bad.

[Kru J]

I agree with Sang turn a bit to reduce.

First off you should always be holding pads for people of a similar weight and if you are not, the instructor needs to say "Please use force appropriately". What if you were a 180lb guy, you can't have a 300lb guy cracking on your leg repeatedly, pad or not. ESPECIALLY if you are new.

It could have been that you weren't holding the shield correctly. Perhaps the person kicking was off, too close, too big, no aim etc etc.

In the end the Dr is your friend.

If you come back and it just turns out to be a bruised muscle, try applying Thai liniment oil. Rub quickly on the thigh before you train and sometimes after to help heal and relax the muscle. Get a massage to help break down the scar tissue. Lastly check your diet, sometimes people sustain damage longer due to poor health. I used to bruise like an infant because I wasn't getting enough nutrients in my diet.

Hope that helps and don't worry eventually you will learn to love limping and hobbling everywhere... it's just a war wound. lol ;)

[265lbsfist]

Originally Posted by Kru J

I agree with Sang turn a bit to reduce.

First off you should always be holding pads for people of a similar weight and if you are not, the instructor needs to say "Please use force appropriately". What if you were a 180lb guy, you can't have a 300lb guy cracking on your leg repeatedly, pad or not. ESPECIALLY if you are new.

It could have been that you weren't holding the shield correctly. Perhaps the person kicking was off, too close, too big, no aim etc etc.

In the end the Dr is your friend.

If you come back and it just turns out to be a bruised muscle, try applying Thai liniment oil. Rub quickly on the thigh before you train and sometimes after to help heal and relax the muscle. Get a massage to help break down the scar tissue. Lastly check your diet, sometimes people sustain damage longer due to poor health. I used to bruise like an infant because I wasn't getting enough nutrients in my diet.

Hope that helps and don't worry eventually you will learn to love limping and hobbling everywhere... it's just a war wound. lol ;)

It took a whole 6 weeks but now it's good to go again. ( Hurts a little bit from last night's lowkick session but nothing major. )

Sadly, I was the 300 lbs guy getting kicked by 170 lbs'ers. So I'm the bitch here.