{"id":423,"date":"2012-04-15T21:38:04","date_gmt":"2012-04-16T01:38:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.karate.gregoryzone.org\/?p=423"},"modified":"2012-04-15T21:38:04","modified_gmt":"2012-04-16T01:38:04","slug":"cheap-light-weight-punching-bag","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/backinthegi.com\/?p=423","title":{"rendered":"Cheap, light-weight punching bag."},"content":{"rendered":"

I have been acquiring and making a variety of training tools to include in my home dojo <\/em>(“hojo”?), which I am nearly finished building in my garage. This includes modern training apparatus like a heavy bag (modified with grappling arms<\/a>) and a Body Opponent Bag (“BOB<\/a>“) as well as traditional implements for hojo undo<\/em>\u00a0like the\u00a0makiwara<\/em><\/a>.
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\nI mentioned that the tire-type makiwara<\/a> that I made is particularly neat because it can be quickly swapped out for other striking targets to hang from the same hook. I will be hanging my breaking board holder, for example, and today I made a smaller, lighter-weight punching bag that can also be hung there. The reason I want two punching bags in close proximity is that I want to practice combinations on multiple attackers from different directions. \u00a0If I move BOB closer to the heavy bag, I will have targets on three sides.
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\nTo make the lighter punching bag, I picked up an army-style top-loading duffel bag from a surplus store. Then I simply stuffed it full of old clothes and rags, tied the top shut, cut off the strap and handle, and added chains to hang it.
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\nAlthough it is comparatively small, it is surprisingly heavy and solid. \u00a0It’s no substitute for a heavy bag, mind you, but it will be perfect as a supplemental target. Of course, if you happen to be constrained in terms of space and\/or cost, this is also a great option.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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