What is the most important piece of training equipment for a Kung Fu Kwoon/Gym?

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.

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Originally Posted by Iron_Eagle_76

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.

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The HB can also be used for grappling and throwing drills.
The very first records of MA, be it armed or unarmed, all have "striking bags/posts" or "throwing bags".

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Originally Posted by sanjuro_ronin

The HB can also be used for grappling and throwing drills.
The very first records of MA, be it armed or unarmed, all have "striking bags/posts" or "throwing bags".

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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:

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.

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Originally Posted by TenTigers

Hand pads and kicking shield. I can throw them in my car and go anywhere.

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Hand Pads, Kicking Shields and foldable Mats. I teach at day care centers, community centers etc etc. I always take those with me.

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.

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Assuming we can only choose a single (1) piece of equipment, mine is another vote for punching bag.

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the banana bag is perfect for my style........

You will be surprised that how a "Karate belt" and "2 pieces of bricks" can help you to enhance your skill big time.