ShotokanKid Posted October 2, 2006 Posted October 2, 2006 (edited) I would like to get a heavy bag but before I do, I would like to know whether or not hitting a heavy bag could stunt your growth.Thanks in advance. Edited December 27, 2006 by ShotokanKid "What we do in life, echoes in eternity.""We must all fear evil men. But there is another kind of evil which we must fear most, and that is the indifference of good men."
bushido_man96 Posted October 2, 2006 Posted October 2, 2006 Striking a heavy bag should not have any effect on your growth. You will want to make sure you strike the bag correctly, so as not to injure yourself. But hindering growth, I don't believe so. https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com
Rick_72 Posted October 2, 2006 Posted October 2, 2006 You can buy hand/wrist wraps that have velcro built into them (so you don't have to use tape everytime you use them), and heavy bag gloves. I suggest using them combined when working out extensively on a heavy bag. Without some form of wrist support, and knuckle protection you do run the risk of damage to your hand's and wrist's over time, even on a heavy bag. However, I don't think working out with the proper protective equipment will cause any long term damage.My oldest son (10) had a floor style heavy bag in my garage.If you trying to toughen your knuckles (which I discourage, because of long term damage), your not looking for a heavy bag anyway.
ShotokanKid Posted October 3, 2006 Author Posted October 3, 2006 I'm looking more towards working on kicking more powerfully. "What we do in life, echoes in eternity.""We must all fear evil men. But there is another kind of evil which we must fear most, and that is the indifference of good men."
bushido_man96 Posted October 3, 2006 Posted October 3, 2006 I'm looking more towards working on kicking more powerfully.I think you will be fine, then. https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com
cathal Posted October 3, 2006 Posted October 3, 2006 If you're under the age of 16 then it is a common misconception that you can stunt your bone growth. It is a myth though, so don't worry. .The best victory is when the opponent surrendersof its own accord before there are any actualhostilities...It is best to win without fighting.- Sun-tzu
jaymac Posted October 8, 2006 Posted October 8, 2006 Striking heavy bag will not stunt growth my son, drinking coffee will. A great martial artist is one who is humble and respectful of others.
bushido_man96 Posted October 8, 2006 Posted October 8, 2006 Striking heavy bag will not stunt growth my son, drinking coffee will. Bah!!! https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com
HG Posted October 12, 2006 Posted October 12, 2006 I would like to get a heavy bag but before I do, I would like to know whether or not hitting a heavy bag could stunt your growth. Thanks in advance.No, it won't you have nothing to worry about. If you do find the bag getting bigger and it's starting to look like the monolith from 2001 - I'd stop.
ShotokanKid Posted December 27, 2006 Author Posted December 27, 2006 Well, I got a heavy bag for Christmas- 100 lbs.I'm working a lot of jab cross punches and mostly roundhouse kicks, with a few front kicks and knees.Are you all sure? I want to grow another 3-4 inches before I'm done. I'm 5'7", I want to be 5'10" or 5'11".P.S. I also got a speed bag- I broke the other one. "What we do in life, echoes in eternity.""We must all fear evil men. But there is another kind of evil which we must fear most, and that is the indifference of good men."
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