Hi Amy. Yes, this bag will definitely help protect the female holder. That being said, the holder will still need good stancework and knowledge of how to move back with excessive force. Without experience the holder may experience a whiplash-like effect from thrusting force. Use the bag, but also slowly increase attack intensity to learn how to cope with it.

Thanks. My students know to get in a good stance and keep low weight, and also, how to ground a strike. I was just wondering if the target was think enough. Thanks again.

Hi. I've recently bought these pads for my taekwondo class. I weigh about 135 and hold the pads for the men in my class and women in my class. The men easily weigh over 165 lb. I'm definitely not getting hurt, it does a great job of absorbing impact. As mentioned above, you still need to know how to hold the pad properly and move back.