Focus Mitts - Pair

Focus Mitts for Boxing, Kickboxing and MMA

These Gym Warriors focus mitts are made from black cowhide leather, with a strike face that curves forward. On the back, your hand slides into finger pockets with a separate thumb guard, and an adjustable Velcro strap secures the wrist. They come as a pair – one mitt for each hand.

Made by Gym Generation, a Swiss brand since 2013. In boxing gyms they're also known as boxing mitts or focus pads, while in kickboxing and MMA most people simply call them pads.

Curved Cowhide Leather Strike Face

The curve is what sets these apart from flat pads: your partner's fist still lands in the center even when the angle is slightly off, and punches are less likely to glance off the edge. Cowhide handles that repeated, focused contact for years without fraying where the punches land.

Finger Pockets with a Separate Thumb Guard

You slide your fingers into individual pockets, while your thumb rests in its own sleeve underneath. That keeps the mitt in place, so you don't have to clench it for the whole round. An exposed thumb is the most common source of injury when holding mitts – here it stays protected.

Adjustable Velcro Wrist Strap

The strap closes over the back of your hand and adjusts to your wrist. When it's snug, the impact travels through your forearm instead of your finger joints, and the mitt doesn't twist when a punch comes in at an angle. Switching between two holders takes seconds.

Compact Striking Surface for Combinations

Focus mitts are small and light enough to reposition quickly: jab, cross, hook and uppercut each get their own spot, and the holder sets the pace. Larger pads absorb more power, but they can't keep up with a four-punch combination in rhythm.

Frequently Asked Questions About Focus Mitts

Focus mitts or kick pad – which do I need?
Focus mitts are worn on the hands and take punches, while a kick pad sits on the forearm and catches kicks and knees. If you only box, the mitts are all you need. If you train kickboxing or Muay Thai, you'll need both: the kick pad for leg work and the focus mitts for punches.

Do I need gloves for mitt work?
Yes. Mitt work means punching at full power, so hand wraps and gloves are a must – the leather boxing gloves for classic striking, or the MMA gloves if you want your fingers free.

Are these boxing pads suitable for beginners?
Yes. You'll pick up technique faster with a pad holder than on the heavy bag: they call the combination, correct you on the spot and control the pace. If you hold for long rounds or want to catch kicks too, go for the pads with forearm support. You'll find the rest of the range under martial arts equipment.

How do I care for leather focus mitts?
After training, wipe the outside and let them air-dry instead of packing them damp into your gym bag. Otherwise sweat soaks into the seams and the leather hardens. Keep leather out of the washing machine and away from radiators.