Show Posts

This section allows you to view all posts made by this member. Note that you can only see posts made in areas you currently have access to.


Messages - Vik

Pages: [1]
1
Martial Arts Topics / Training Dummy Recommendation
« on: July 08, 2005, 04:28:40 PM »
Quote
I have seen an arm for sale that attaches to a heavy bag, I looked around the net a little but can't find it anymore.  


 After an extensive search, I think I found what you're talking about.  It's called  Attachmate.  The product description reads:
Manufactured from a high impact compound, Attach-mate is designed to fit over all free standing (such as Century Wavemaster) and hanging bags.  Features spring action arms; portable & height-adjustable; affordable alternative for practicing traditional techniques that utilize a wooden dummy.

One moderately-priced training dummy solution would be to use the Attachmate with a Wavemaster XXL for the times I want to practice trapping, etc.  Then remove it for times I really want to blast the Wavemaster XXL with full-power shots - I'm pretty sure that the plate is not strong enough to endure more than a few moderate-power shots.  The advantages of the Attachmate+Wavemaster XXL combination are that it's free-standing, somewhat portable, and allows more realistic head butts!

Quote
FYI - Ringside has a hanging version of the BOB

I wonder if the Attachmate will mount well to a BOB or Pro-Spar torso.   :lol:  

Too bad none of this alternatives have a leg for sweeps or low strikes or leg checks.   :?

Quote
My mook jong is mounted on the wall by car springs.

This I gotta see!  I'll email you soon!  Thanks!   :o

2
Martial Arts Topics / Training Dummy Recommendation
« on: July 08, 2005, 10:44:21 AM »
Quote
If you want try something, go to a construction site and pick a large diameter (8-10 inches) PVC pipe, carve out some holes for arms, pad it, and mount it. If you need it, I can give you some ideas on connecting the arms and mounting it (you do want it to have a little movement).


Yes, I definitely want to hear your suggestions on mounting the arms/leg (for some movement) as well as padding/covering everything.  Also, what do you suggest for some movement of the entire dummy itself?  My preference is for some resistance, so that the torso/arms/leg do not move too easily, i.e. that it would "push back."  Is this possible with a free-standing dummy?  I'd like to be able to manuever freely around the dummy, which is something not possible with a wall mount or certain floor mounts.

Quote
Another idea that I enjoy uses a double-end bag. Fix a string onto a tennis ball and hung it from the same point as the double-end bag. The string should be just long enough to let the tennis ball rest on the middle of the double-end bag. As you hit the double-end bag, the tennis ball bounces and flies around randomly. Focus on keeping your timing on the double-end bag (remember to move your feet) while slipping and/or blocking the tennis ball.


Great suggestion!  I think I'll try it!

Quote
I would also suggest, going to a tire store and getting some old tires (they give them away). Bolt them together and shove a long stick or two in between the tires as arms. Make sure the tires don't have any of the steel belt showing.


This seems like a good outdoor alternative, if my fiance would be open to it.  I know she would absolutely veto the tire-dummy for an indoor space.

Quote
All that stuff is interesting, but for my money, I am content with a thai bag (with as small diameter as possible). I also like the BOB (Body Opponent Bag), but unless I had a school, I would not buy it just for myself.


I'm curious... Why the smallest possible diameter thai bag?  I wonder if it's feasible to easily attach arms/leg to a thai bag or a Wavemaster XXL.

I kinda like the BOB, but wish it had arms (for trapping, etc.) and more lower body (for leg attacks and checks).  Here's a variation on the BOB that intrigues me: http://www.dynamiccombat.com/images/academy/acadDummy.jpg
Also, take a look at these: http://www.dynamiccombat.com/images/academy/acad2.jpg

Thanks again!
-=Vik=-

3
Martial Arts Topics / Training Dummy Recommendation
« on: July 07, 2005, 08:45:43 PM »
I'd really like to hear from everyone, including Crafty Dog   :D

I've been considering getting a training dummy for the times I don't have access to someone to spar with (which is all too often given my work and travel schedule).  I'm looking for something a bit more interesting than a conventional heavy bag or Wavemaster, as well as preparing me better for sparring.  

I plan to use the dummy in an enclosed indoor space, i.e. bonus room at home.  I hope to pummel it with fists and sticks... with liberal doses of elbows and knees ;)

Has anyone tried the following?  What are your opinions?  Recommendations?  

The Warrior (either spinning Warrior or spinning Phase 2):
http://www.thewarrior.com/warriors/paddedvs.htm

The Silent Fighter Training Dummy:
http://www.kellyworden.com/Media.html
http://www.kellyworden.com/SilentFighter.html
http://www.kellyworden.com/ArticleSilentFighter.html

Great Lion Freestanding PVC Dummy:
http://www.woodendummy.net/showitem.php?itemid=19

DeMile Spring Loaded Dummy:
http://www.wingchundo.com/default.cfm?PID=1.23

Jim Bradley Spring Dummy:
http://www.shogunmartialarts.com.au/index.cfm?fuseaction=show_product&category_id=7&subcategory_id=61&product_id=607

Focusmaster G1000:
http://www.focusmaster.com

Actually, has anyone seen heavy bags or Wavemasters with spring-loaded arms and legs?  I wonder if such things exist.

Thanks in advance!
-=Vik=-

Pages: [1]