Tips on training (what else)

[PhDPeddler]

My wife and I are building a new house. I am going to have a basement to exercise in(1500 to 2000 sq ft). I have talked to my Sifu about ideas like "moving punching bag" of things to have in my basement. Any tips or sites to visit for a different kind of training. I have also thought about having a open bucket of sang to thrust my fingers in. Things like this. Thanks folks, Peddler

[Shorin Ryuu]

I use an iron palm bag. I think there are some that you can suspend from the ceiling and connect to the floor, which will help you to do the techniques as if you were striking a body.

[PhDPeddler]

That is the bag(smaller, i think) that moves forward when struck, then back at ya?

[Shorin Ryuu]

I think so. I've never used the standing bag though, I just have a 15 lb. bag of small steel shot that I use.

[Rotten Head Fok]

Hanging bags, one fairly large nylon bag filled with rags with allow you to work on punching through your target without damaging your hands. One small canvas bag fill with sand to help condition your knuckles and work on your hip and waist rotation while delivering a strike. A normal punching bag for kicks, punches, etc. Wooden dummies I think are nice to have to condition the forearms, shins and eye-hand co-ordination placing small bag targets in key locations on the dummy.

[PhDPeddler]

Do you buy a wooden dummie? One could be built but the spec's would be different. Is there a site for wooden dummies?

 

I found a site http://www.gungfu.com/cart-htm/training_gear_training_gear_equipment_wing-chung-modern.htm

 

Are there other types of training dummies out here. Also, has anyone here used this ^^^^^or any others. Thanks Peddler

[Vito]

thats awesome! you could fit multiple heavy bags and even some weights down there. some mats too, for grappling... and an area for sparring if you dont want a whole ring with ropes and all that... an octagon shaped cage... ahem, well thats my fantasy anyway.

[Rotten Head Fok]

PhD, Hi

 

The site you've posted gives you some ideas. I have never work-out with polymer so I don't how well it holds up. I like solid oak, don't buy the gloves as the whole purpose of the bags is to condition your hands and knuckles. I would do some more research so you can see what is out there and also decide if you want to construct your own but most dummies sold are worth it and I'm not confident in building one from scratch.

 

My style offers many oppertunities in the use of dummies;

 

Sandbag Dummy

 

Balanced Wooden Dummy

 

Leg Dummy

 

Staff Dummy

 

Spring Dummy

 

Copper Man Dummy

 

Horse Power Dummy

 

Bamboo Forest Dummy

 

Very Important: Make sure the dummy is solid, unmovable, well attached to the ground!

[Hudson]

I myself have several different training items at home. The essentials, I believe, are a good heavy bag, a jump rope, some mats if you have people to spar with (I don't have them but the grass works), some dumbells, a speedbag, and a wood dummy. Since I have a lot of outdoor space to myself I have only a freestanding bag indoors and a makiwara outside, but all the other equipment my MA school has.