A punching shield is provided. The punching shield includes an outer casing and a padding disposed within the outer casing. The outer casing includes a front surface (striking surface), a rear surface opposite the front surface, and an angled surface running from an outer edge of the front surface to an outer edge of the rear surface. A plurality of protrusions extend from the angled surface and are radially disposed from the outer edge of the rear surface to the outer edge of the front surface. An indent is formed between a pair of protrusions, thereby forming a plurality of indents on the angled surface.