Ideally most of us would like to have or work out at a place that provides heavy bags, focus mitts, kick shields, throwing dummies, makiwara boards, wing chun dummies, ect.
But considering some schools are located at place where this is not always possible (YMCA, Fire Dept House, Rec Center) what do you feel is the single most important piece of training equipment all Kung Fu schools should have.
Punching bag.
Ditto,
Punching Bag.
mickey
Ronin, I agree and here is why:
When practicing basics everyone learns how to kick, punch, knee, elbow, ect. It is fine to teach people the steps of these techniques and have them do them in the air. However, until they hit the target they will never truly understand the mechanics of the technique they learned and all that goes into it.
I also encourage people to purchase their own heavy bag for home use as this will improve their technique even more, so long as they have the room for one.
The HB can also be used for grappling and throwing drills.Quote:
Originally Posted by Iron_Eagle_76
The very first records of MA, be it armed or unarmed, all have "striking bags/posts" or "throwing bags".
Funny you say that, tonight I am getting two old heavy bags out of storage to take to the gym because my throwing dummy ripped in half the other night:mad:Quote:
Originally Posted by sanjuro_ronin
Definetly a multi-use training tool.:)
Most Important piece of equipment for a commercial school:
Vacuum Cleaner
Windex / Squeege / Paper Towels
Mop / Bucket
ginosifu
wooden dummy, sand bags, and punching bags....
Hand pads and kicking shield. I can throw them in my car and go anywhere.
Hand Pads, Kicking Shields and foldable Mats. I teach at day care centers, community centers etc etc. I always take those with me.Quote:
Originally Posted by TenTigers
ginosifu
a healthy and fit body. :-)
sexy wimins
Assuming we can only choose a single (1) piece of equipment, mine is another vote for punching bag. Significant conditioning can be done without equipment...having something solid and heavy to hit and throw is a necessity that's tough to substitute.
the banana bag is perfect for my style........Quote:
Assuming we can only choose a single (1) piece of equipment, mine is another vote for punching bag.
You will be surprised that how a "Karate belt" and "2 pieces of bricks" can help you to enhance your skill big time.
A statue of General Guan Yu!!!
My new grappling dummy:D:
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You are right, Gino. I left out the folding mat.
It goes right in your car, and is easy to carry. Buy two and you have a big enough area to do throws and roll.
Clorox wipes and purell as well as a small first aid kit.
BTW- I found that the cloth bandaids hold better than the rubbery "sport" ones.
On a similar note, puzzle mats break down easily and can probably cover more area than folding mats and take up less space in your vehicle.Quote:
Originally Posted by TenTigers
Jump rope for overall conditioning
Sweet... didn't think of that... I have to call my puzzle mat guy and see how much it is to grab a couple mats and have them sent to me.Quote:
Originally Posted by Iron_Eagle_76
ginosifu
I have two banana bags at my gym and cannot express how great they are for training. The major advantage being all low kicks, sweeps, knees, as well as practicing imitiation of full body shots can be done much more effectively on a banana bag as opposed to a regular heavy bag.Quote:
Originally Posted by hskwarrior
I also am planning to purchase a body snatcher/wrecking ball bag to hang up. These develop wicked uppercuts and body punches.:)
umm a training partner?
I would hope to be training with people that I respect enough not to think of them as "equipment" :DQuote:
umm a training partner?
I wasn't referring to any specific bag type, but on the occasions I've got to use banana bags (not as often as i'd like...haven't been able to afford membership to a good gym) I liked 'em. Not sure if I prefer them to regular heavy bags, as I haven't had enough experience with them to compare.Quote:
the banana bag is perfect for my style........
But I really, really like punching things.
Bag would be choice one, although pads are cheaper...if you have someone to hold them, then you have someone to throw. :)
Folding Matt would be number 3.
Nobody mentioned my number 2 yet...what about a mirror?
Yes... another good answer. Sometimes I would kill for a training partner.Quote:
Originally Posted by Frost
ginosifu
don't be silly. this is a kung fu forum, we drill in the air...solo.....Quote:
Originally Posted by Frost
For us, its also perfect. Especially for FULL ON sow choys designed to strike the neck. Its also great for CLF style sweeps and everything else. I do like that bag.....Quote:
I have two banana bags at my gym and cannot express how great they are for training. The major advantage being all low kicks, sweeps, knees, as well as practicing imitiation of full body shots can be done much more effectively on a banana bag as opposed to a regular heavy bag.
intriguing, please explain?Quote:
Originally Posted by YouKnowWho
I haven't been able to find one in the last 6 months. :(Quote:
Originally Posted by Frost
gaahh i cant believe you cant find someone to train with, if i lived near you i would come be your student in a heartbeat :(
When you train your solo drills, you can hold 2 bricks on both hands. this way you can have weight training and solo training at the same time. According to your solo training, you can also "crack" your Karate belt at the same time to develop your strength.Quote:
Originally Posted by Brule
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yhy_bco6bs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPgJOzwIxwk
When people talked about "resisted" opponent, I always ask myself, "Where can I find one?"Quote:
Originally Posted by Lucas
ummmm... yourself... if you are not there you won't be able to train anything. :p