I joined a gym but we have to hold pads and I hate it and it makes me not want to train. I think also there might be some mild damage from it maybe even brain damage since it's so much repeated impact. Anyways I know most of you will just laugh it off but I was holding just leg kick pads 2 weeks ago and my leg is still bruised and hurts from it. Couldn't walk right for a few days. Are pads safe to hold? Is there ANY benefits from this? Hurts like hell