I really need a free standing punch bag alternative for home, because i'm short on space and my parents don't want a sodding great heavy piece of equopment taking over the living room. Any thoughts ? I'll need it for practising my martial arts
2006-12-02 22:07:12 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Martial Arts
A duffel bag weighted and stuffed. I fixed one for my son for his practice sessions. Army surplus is where I found a duffel bag. I weighted it with sand, purchased at Wal-Mart, in the bottom and stuffed it with old clothes, towels, blankets, and rags that I packed as hard as I could. He loved it.
2006-12-02 22:16:32 · answer #1 · answered by Lorrie 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I went down the sand bag route - the sand became compressed and very hard, so I opens and tries to loosen it by handling it running it through my fingers. Apart from the fact that it went everywhere, with me being as carefull as I could not to lose any, it had somehow got damp, 'from sitting on a desk in my room(?)' you tell me how that happened. Gave up on the sand bag and concentrate on fast in and faster out with my punches/ kicks. Reconsider if you 'realy need' this piece of equipment, shadow sparring works up a sweat just fine for me. Hope this helps, it is from my own personal experience.
2006-12-03 01:46:52 · answer #2 · answered by northcarrlight 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about SLAMMAN, he is really good, lights light up for you to punch and he is weighted down with sand, so you can kick the S*it out of him too. I used to have one, and they are really good.
Have a look at the following website
http://www.powerhouse-fitness.co.uk/store/product.asp?dept%5Fid=11&pf%5Fid=Slamman%5FSlam%5FMan
if you like it, check on ebay if their is one for sale cheaper.
All the best.
ps. He could stand in the corner, and when you go on holiday, put him in the window, so it looks like you are in. lol
2006-12-03 00:35:38 · answer #3 · answered by bizzybee 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get a punch bag mate.
Nothing made out of twigs, sand and earlobes is gonna be good.
Ever.
2006-12-02 22:17:29 · answer #4 · answered by Eggman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
25 Kilo sack of rice, costs about 20 quid and the sack is tough enough to be kicked for ages. also good to use as a model for your ground to floor work or grappling.
2006-12-02 22:18:48 · answer #5 · answered by Slackbladder 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A bigger bag,made from a textile material filled with sand.
2006-12-03 00:37:53 · answer #6 · answered by black_cat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with northcarrlight. Shadow boxing is a great way to work on speed, accuracy and balance. You can work on your form, which will in turn improve your power and speed.
2006-12-03 11:53:29 · answer #7 · answered by Joe Gaughran 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
a pair of old jeans . put one leg inside the other and fill them with sand . them hang them in the door way on a nail
2006-12-06 11:36:47 · answer #8 · answered by pugrugby 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
adopt a 3rd world country orphan, then you have your own personal punching bag, it can be stored in your closet and you only need to feed it twice a month - ENJOY!
2006-12-02 22:12:40 · answer #9 · answered by RZA 4 · 3⤊ 3⤋
a blow up doll with sand in bottom
2006-12-02 22:10:45 · answer #10 · answered by mandg 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋