To be able to train properly and effectively in martial arts such as boxing, kickboxing and other punches and kicks are claws indispensable. A classic and long-proven method to train the various combinations, is the Pratzentraining. On a sandbag or Punching Bagare trained in the main impact and endurance. Combinations can also be trained on the sandbag. However, the improvement of reflexes during sandbag training is only possible to a limited extent.
Compared to training on a punching bag, the prat training is much more flexible. The exercises can be easily adapted to the needs and abilities of the exerciser.
However, an experienced training partner or trainer is needed for effective spice training. Here it is important that the coach has experience with the spice training. He must be familiar with the techniques to correct the exerciser.

Claws are available in different sizes, shapes and with different upholstery.
The simplest claws have the shape of a small tennis racket and are held like this in the hand. An additional loop, which is placed around the wrist, secures the claw. With these claws The range of the coach is significantly increased, so in particular kicks can be directed further outwards and upwards, as with a normal claw. Another name for these and others claws is also hand mitt.

Claws that are attached to the hand are available in various forms. The simplest of these hand mitts are round. On the back either two loops are attached, which are pulled over the fingers and the back of the hand, or, in the more comfortable models, a glove is sewn on the back. The loops have the advantage that the claws be held reasonably safe by different sized hands. Mitts with gloves have the advantage that they can be safely guided in all directions of movement, provided that the hand of the whip wearer is not too big or too small.

Round claws are also used primarily in training children. Special training clamps are available with a diameter of about 22 cm and a very soft foam padding. The soft padding is important so that the children’s joints, which are not yet fully developed, are not overstressed during punches and kicks.

The Dojoline Junior Target Claws by DanRho are claws for the training of children. The claws are available in three colors and very softly padded. The claws have a diameter of 25 cm and are very light.

With the claws for adults the padding is important in addition to a secure fit. The padding in these claws is much less soft than that of the children’s claws. Since adults, especially if they are already well-trained, have a significantly higher impact and pedaling power, the padding must meet higher damping requirements. The damping of the claws must reliably prevent the impact or impact energy from penetrating to the hands of the claw wearer. For this reason, the claws are also much thicker padded, as the Kinderpratzen.

A particularly large clubface offers rectangular claws. The pad is pulled in these claws to the area of ​​the forearm and protects also this area. Another special feature are pre-curved claws. Due to the curvature corresponding to a hollow hand, the claws are once again better and safer in the hand and are easier to guide.

When choosing the claws, the processing, the material and the upholstery are the three most important criteria. The seams must all be closed and clean. The optimal material for claws is genuine leather. Thick leather is much more durable than synthetic leather. And last but not least, the upholstery has to be thick and strong enough to cushion heavy blows and kicks safely.