homemade punching bag?

Question

How would i make a homemade punching bag? I would just buy one but my parents don't want me hanging anything in the basement.

Answer 1

This question has been asked on a forum about primitive weapons:
http://slinging.org/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1154347193/4#4
If you have more questions about it, you can join that forum and ask there.

Answer 2

Put an advertisement on Craig's List asking for a punching bag. If you live in a well-populated area, you will almost certainly find someone who is willing to give you one for free; there are plenty of people who would love to have you take one off their hands, if you're willing to cart it away for them. Making your own heavybag isn't as easy as it sounds. Packing it evenly is the problem - it's either too light, or it has hard spots. I've never seen a homemade punching bag that was any good. When I was younger, I wrapped some paper shopping bags around a thick post and covered them with sisal rope. I used to punch it pretty hard, but it wasn't very useful and I wasn't very smart back then. Maybe you can get some medium-density foam and wrap it around a post, then secure it with duct tape? I included a link below to an article that explains how to construct a Okinawan-style makiwara, or punching post. Makiwaras are traditional, but they are nowhere as useful as a good punching bag.

Answer 3

are you good at sewing ? just make something around the same shape, but smaller, and stuff it with bean bags.. keep it in your room and take it out to use it or hang it somewhere easy to reach and use

Answer 4

You should be able to buy one on a stand. This would solve the 'hanging' problem.

Answer 5

hi:

the following might interest you:

http://www.kidslife.com/boys/stuff/punchbags.html

http://www.inquiry.net/outdoor/shelter/boys_gym.htm

http://www.low-budget-warrior.com/

http://entertainment.howstuffworks.com/boxing.htm

http://www.boxingdepot.com/tr-bg-40.html

http://www.everythingfitness.com/free-standing-bags.html

hope this helps.