Abstract: A human form sparring dummy including a torso, a head attached to the torso, movable arms attached to the torso, and a springy base attached to the torso. The springy base further includes a stand and a springy attachment between the stand and the torso. The springy attachment between the stand and the torso causes the human form sparring dummy to rebound at least partially laterally from strikes to present a moving target. Also, a sparring dummy that includes a base, a leg attached to the base, a torso attached to the leg, a head attached to the torso, movable arms attached to the torso, and springy attachments between at least two of the base and the leg in an ankle area, parts of the leg in a knee area, the leg and the torso in a waist area, and the torso and the head in a neck area.

Abstract: A human form sparring dummy that includes a torso along with a head and preferably movable arms attached to the torso. The sparring dummy also preferably is mounted on springy base. This springy base allows the dummy to be moved by strikes. The springy base also causes the dummy to rebound from this movement, providing a moving target for practicing strikes.