rs_coble Posted December 18, 2005 Share Posted December 18, 2005 i just bought some iron tao bags and was wondering what is the best way to train with these. like how often,how long, what type of strike benefits from these and proper way to do this without hurting myself. I am wanting to toughen my hands with the larger bag and toughen arms and shins with smaller bag, so any suggestions would be helpful.thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronWarrior Posted December 18, 2005 Share Posted December 18, 2005 I'd start off hitting them lightly like 20 strikes each hand and increase each week by like 10 strikes and hitting a bit harder each week, thats the best way, take it slow and easy to avoid injuring up your hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronWarrior Posted December 18, 2005 Share Posted December 18, 2005 It would also be best that you train on the iron palm bag every other day, also get some dit daw jow to rub in your hands to help the conditioning process and circulation e.t.c. you can get it on the net or in a traditional chinese herb store 'easy to find in any chinatown'.good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottnshelly Posted December 19, 2005 Share Posted December 19, 2005 What is it filled with? Most people start with mung beans. I’ve been working with my mung bean bag for almost two years now. I have no formal training with the bag, so I don’t do anything too intense for fear of hurting myself. One exercise that I do everyday with it strengthens my hands and fingers. Just toss the bag back and forth alternating hands. Toss it from your right hand to your left and left to right, then repeat until tired. This will strengthen your grip and fingertips really well.You should do a little research or find a qualified Instructor for the best results. Don’t go too crazy or you could cause permanent damage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronWarrior Posted December 19, 2005 Share Posted December 19, 2005 Some are filled with dried beans and others I have seen filled with lead shot or metal pellets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shogeri Posted December 19, 2005 Share Posted December 19, 2005 Iron Warrior gave some sound advice about healing and preventative care. Other's did as well, but saying to start out slow, and then build up repitition.Train smart, not hard!Good luck! Current:Head Instructor - ShoNaibuDo - TCM/Taijiquan/Chinese Boxing InstructorPast:TKD ~ 1st Dan, Goju Ryu ~ Trained up 2nd Dan - Brown belt 1 stripe, Kickboxing (Muay Thai) & Jujutsu InstructorBe at peace, and share peace with others... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rs_coble Posted December 20, 2005 Author Share Posted December 20, 2005 hey thanks for the comments, they are filled with mung beans. yeah the main thing i am worried about is permanent damage so i will take the advice and take it easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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