Abstract: A punching bag assembly includes an inflatable bladder, a winding layer wound around the bladder, an intermediate resilient layer covering the winding layer, a mounting block, and a skin layer. The mounting block has an anchoring flange attached to the intermediate resilient layer, and a mounting projection projecting from the anchoring flange and formed with a mounting hole. The skin layer is formed over the intermediate resilient layer and the anchoring flange such that the anchoring flange is buried between the intermediate resilient layer and the skin layer and such that the mounting projection projects relative to the skin layer to permit access to the mounting hole.

Abstract: A training bag including a first bladder, a second bladder, and flexible outer shell is provided. The first bladder is fabricated of a flexible, water impervious material and defines a water chamber for holding a selected quantity of water. The second bladder is fabricated of a flexible, air impervious material defines an air chamber. The second bladder has a central cavity in which the first bladder is positioned such that the second bladder is concentrically positioned about the first bladder. The second bladder is inflatable by passing pressurized air into the air chamber. The outer shell is positioned about the first and second bladders.

Abstract: A balloon support system for playing a punching balloon game. This system comprises a movable ground base, a tubular planar arch member defining two upright legs and a top elongated transverse crossbar integral at opposite ends thereof to the upright legs, the bottom ends of the upright legs being anchored to the ground base. A rotatable balloon mount is installed to an intermediate section of the top cross-bar for rotatably carrying a balloon thereon. An elongated pivotal arm member is pivotally mounted at an inner end thereof to the ground base for pivotal movement of the arm member between a first position, generally parallel to the arch member, and a second ground engaging position, extending transversely from the plane of the arch member. A foot support panel member is fixedly mounted to an outer end portion of the pivotal arm member for movement therewith, and includes a foot rest surface.

Abstract: A training apparatus has a primary frame structure including a pair of base members, first and second vertical post assemblies each including a lower vertical post member attachable to a respective base member and an upper vertical post member telescopically received within the lower vertical post members and selectively positionable relative thereto to adjust a height of a top end of the upper vertical post member, and a horizontal cross beam assembly including a pair of elongate cross beam members. The top ends of the upper vertical post members are provided with receptacles for receipt of outboard ends of the cross beam members so that the horizontal cross beam assembly spans between the spaced apart vertical post assemblies at a selected, adjusted height above the floor.

Abstract: A striking bag assembly which includes a primary bag suspended from a fixed support and an anchor bag suspended from the primary bag. The anchor bag is smaller and heavier and, therefore, considerably denser than the primary bag. More specifically, the anchor bag is pivotally connected to the primary bag and the primary bag is pivotally connected to the fixed support.

Abstract: A boxing exercise apparatus is mounted onto a stand. A pivoted support arm provides a strike absorbing means. In a first embodiment, the support arm is connected to the stand with a spring joined to a rigid rod. The rigid rod is preferably positioned in a neutral position with an integral positioning means. Displacement of the support arm away from the neutral position toward at a rocked-back position is counteracted by the spring. In a second embodiment, the apparatus further includes a second spring joining the stand and the rigid rod; and a second positioning means for contacting the rigid rod. When the support arm is deflected, alternately the first spring and then the second spring retards the motion of the support arm. In a third embodiment, a pair of strike absorbing means are mounted in such a manner that they move away from a blow and recover a neutral position as described, and also move laterally, and again recover a neutral position.

Abstract: A training bag designed to provide the user, a martial artist or boxer, with a training apparatus that simulates the response of a human body upon the execution of fighting techniques on the training bag and, thereby, enable the martial artist or boxer to practice and master the affects of those techniques on an opponent without injuring the opponent or themselves. The training bag comprises an inner core with a filler material and a filler covering material that provides the proper height and weight of a training bag. The training bag further comprises an outer core with an impact material and an outer covering material. The impact material provides the martial artist or boxer with the realistic sensation of contacting an opponent with the fighting techniques and the outer covering material covers the impact material and displays imprinted indicia, if desired.

Abstract: Disclosed is a grappling dummy is useful as a mock opponent for exercise or practice for athletes training for competitive martial art or wrestling purposes, as well as for practicing self-defense moves. The dummy is given a life size stature (for example, five foot ten inches or 178 cm), but a relatively diminutive weight:--e.g., about forty pounds or 18 kg for the given example. By giving the grappling dummy such a relatively diminutive weight, it happens to just "feel" right to the user who is practicing or exercising with the dummy. To preserve strength and toughness but conserve on weight, the dummy is produced substantially from soft materials including paper (as newspaper and computer paper, in some uses it is shredded, in others not), the plastic film of waste grocery sacks, burlap (in some uses in sack format, in others plain cloth), garden hose, braided nylon rope, poly strapping, cellophane tape, and duct tape. The sum total of hard elements can be limited to just eight pieces of pine 2.times.

Abstract: A martial arts practice apparatus which supports a hand-held striking target, called a focus pad, in a variety of positions corresponding to parts of a person's body. The apparatus generally comprises an arm adapted to hold a focus pad at its distal end and a base which pivotally supports the arm and absorbs the force of the blows delivered to the focus pad. An axle disposed through the middle of the base and the bottom end of the arm allows the arm to be pivoted over the base, and a removable pin may be inserted through the arm and one of the holes formed at regular intervals through the top edge of the base at a uniform radial distance from the axle to secure the arm in a fixed position. A spring loaded resistance system or a resilient top portion of the base allows the base to absorb the force of the blows delivered to the focus pad.

Abstract: A pneumatic bop bag which rests on the ground and simulates a humanoid figure having a head, the bag being normally erect. When a player punches the head, the bag is caused to swing to a degree that depend on the force of the punch, the bag then swinging back to resume its erect position. The bag is formed by a collapsible fabric casing having an upper head zone, an intermediate torso zone and a base zone that rests on the ground. The head and torso zones are occupied by an inflated balloon which conforms to the contours of these zones to cause the bag to assume a three-dimensional shape. Confined within the base zone is a weighted convex dish whose center pole which engages the ground is normally aligned with a vertical axis. When the bag is punched and swings away from this vertical axis, the gravitational force imposed on the dish causes the bag to return to its normal position whereby it is again erect.

Abstract: A punching device comprised of a first component device and a second component device that closely simulates actual boxing by challenging a user with the combined tasks of striking at least one pad device while avoiding or preventing being struck by a rotating striking device. The first component device has an upstanding support that is mountable on a floor or to a wall with at least one pad device attached to the upstanding support. There may be six pad devices with three pad devices attached to the upstanding support in a generally horizontal row to form a top group and three pad devices attached in a generally horizontal row at a distance below the top group to form a bottom group. Each pad device has a spring extending from a back of a pad portion to the upstanding support. When struck by a punch, the pad devices compress and then spring back. The second component device is comprised of a motorized arm with a striking device such as a boxing glove attached to an end of the motorized arm.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus for use in developing abdominal muscle. The exercise apparatus includes a supporting structure adjustably mounted on a platform and a lever structure mounted on the upper end of the supporting structure for pivoting about a horizontal axis. The lever structure has a first arm which is connected to a handle and a second arm which supports an impact member such as a medicine ball. The exercise apparatus is used by an individual by standing on the platform and pulling the handle toward his or her chest. The individual then pushes the handle away from his or her chest which causes the impact member to swing toward the individual's abdomen. The supporting structure is adjustable so that the impact member can be positioned to strike the abdomen of individuals of different height.

Abstract: The invention provides a punching device which consists of two component units. One unit has an upstanding panel which is mountable on a floor or a wall and is basically a flat board with six pad devices with three attached horizontally as the top group and three others attached horizontally at a distance below the upper group. Each pad has a spring attached to the back of the pads and to the flatboard. The pads compress and then spring back when struck by a punch. The second unit is a motorized arm which has a boxing glove attached to the end of the motorized arm. The arm device is attached to the motor pipe device which provides any desired speed of rotation of the arm device including a random setting. The arm swings 360.degree. through the top and bottom of groups of pads of component one. The user of the punching device will seek to avoid getting hit by the boxing glove device which is rotating while the user is punching the six pad devices.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus designed in particular for martial arts training has a moving target mounted to the top end of a supporting arm which is set in motion by a drive system activated through the agency of an electronic processor, piloted either by a written program or by a random sequence, when the proximity or the movement of the athlete is picked up by a sensor.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for the inspection of training in the martial arts. A simple, computer programable apparatus and method is provided for increasing training efficiency of athletes. The device may vary speed and direction to vary the rhythm and cadence of an athlete, and is capable of fast or slow speeds to keep pressing the athlete to operate at the limits of his aerobic conditioning.

Abstract: The invention relates to a combination training pad and blocking shield for use in martial arts training. The pad and blocking shield is portable and has frontal and side strike zones which allow an athlete training in martial arts to spontaneously practice frontal and lateral kicks and punches on the shield while such shield is held by a partner as well as mid and high level attacks techniques, without concern for the safety of the partner.

Abstract: A striking target for use in the practice of martial arts including a semi-cylindrical base frame secured to a foundation with the base frame having an upper rim forming a track extending in a substantially horizontal plane. An elbow shaped pivot arm is pivotally mounted radially inward of the track an has a horizontal extension extending over the track and adapted to engage and traverse the track. At least one cam surface is integral the track to form a raise or protuberance and inhibit the movement of the pivot arm across the track. A resilient member is attached to the pivot arm to oppose the force applied to the target member by striking it.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus, which may be used for training in martial arts, boxing or the like, is disclosed. The apparatus is comprised of a target including an inflatable leather bag supported by the end of a padded, cantilevered arm. The arm is formed of a resilient material for absorbing energy from impact resulting from a punch or kick. The arm is attachable to a stand via an adjustment bracket which permits the height of the target to be varied in accordance with the user. Opposite the target is a counter weight. The counter weight has a threaded aperture therein for receiving an optional handle accessory. The handle allows a second participant to manually manipulate the leather bag to increase the difficulty of the exercise for the user.

Abstract: A martial arts kick and strike bag made up of cylindrical and conic sections. A cylindrical section will effectively receive blows delivered in a plane orthoginal to the axis of the practice bag. Blows delivered along a rising incline with respect to the axis of the bag will be most effectively received by the wall of the conic section. Blows are most effectively received when striking the wall of the bag at an impact angle of approximately 90.degree.. The selected angles of the bag walls with respect to the axis of the bag minimize reaction forces such as might result from rising striking blows delivered to prior art, cylindrical, training bags.

Abstract: A football blocking and tackling dummy for the practice of football skills has an illustration of a football player on the front thereof. A force sensitive switch is located within the dummy vertically between the knees and waist of the illustrated player. A mercury switch is located above the waist of the dummy at an angle. A block or tackle of the dummy in the preferred zone will actuate the force sensitive switch and a sound output will be produced. Hitting the dummy too high will open the mercury switch and prevent the sound output from being produced.

Abstract: A martial arts training apparatus which includes a generally cylindrical shaped heavy bag having opposed ends and provided with means at its upper end for suspending the bag, and a simulated human leg which is positioned immediately adjacent the lower end of the heavy bag, with the simulated leg being generally cylindrical in shape and of a size which substantially replicates a human leg and is deformable. The simulated leg is secured to a frame means for properly positioning and suspending it from the heavy bag, with the frame means being positioned at the lower end of the heavy bag and external to the bag and shaped so as to conform to the shape of the lower end of the heavy bag. Means are also included for suspending and securing the frame means and the simulated leg to the heavy bag.

Abstract: A martial arts striking device comprising an impact section having a plurality of rods to define a generally cylindrical configuration. The rods are supported by cap sections disposed at opposite ends of the rods to firmly hold the rods, and a central axle with compressions means attached thereto to adjust the resistance of the impact section.

Abstract: A punching bag support apparatus is provided comprising a mounting plate, a pivot shaft, an elongated rail rotably attached to the pivot shaft, and a trolley frame slidably riding on and supported by the rail, thereby enabling a punching bag supported on the trolley frame to be moved rotationally about the central vertical axis of the support apparatus as well as able to be linearly moved through the central vertical axis of the support apparatus.

Abstract: A martial arts practice device essentially comprises an I-beam having a plurality of striking pads selectively positionable along its vertical height. The pads are cylindrically shaped and are attached to the I-beam by resilient springs so that they can flexibly move when struck by a user. A plurality of the devices may be interconnected so as to encircle a user to thus give the user the opportunity to strike in many different directions while improving his martial arts skills. Velcro attached padding may be positioned around the I-beam to prevent user injury, and various types of abrasive surface covers may be positioned over the pads to toughen a user's hands and feet.

Abstract: A martial arts training apparatus which includes a generally cylindrical shaped heavy bag having opposed ends and provided with means at its upper end for suspending the bag, and a simulated human leg which is positioned immediately adjacent the lower end of the heavy bag, with the simulated leg being generally cylindrical in shape and of a size which substantially replicates a human leg and is deformable. The simulated leg is secured to a frame means for properly positioning and suspending it from the heavy bag, with the frame means being positioned at the lower end of the heavy bag and external to the bag and shaped so as to conform to the shape of the lower end of the heavy bag. Means are also included for suspending and securing the frame means and the simulated leg to the heavy bag.

Abstract: An exercise, testing and training apparatus includes an upstanding frame, a support rotatably supported by the frame for rotation about a support axis of rotation, a resisting force, such as a weight stack, a force receiving extension supported by the support having a longitudinal axis perpendicular to the axis of the support axis, the extension movable with respect to the support along the longitudinal axis to cause force to be applied against the resisting force, and a resisting force connected device for connecting the extension to the resisting force being responsive to the application of force on the extension to cause force to be applied against the resisting force when the extension is moved along the longitudinal axis. The resisting force may be supported by the frame and a portion of the connecting device may extend parallel with and pass substantially through, the support axis.

Abstract: In a light duty punching bag and suspension arrangement the bag consists of one or two balloons. When two balloons are used one is inflated inside the other, the two uniting to form a resilient bag. The inflation neck of the bag is stretched over the skirt of an inflation collar which includes a valve for controlling inflation. A cap screwed on to the inflation collar provides a suspension connected and also clamps the bag wall to the skirt of the collar. Connection to an overhead rebound board is by a short flexible element and a ball and socket joint in tandem.

Abstract: The invention relates to a substitute soil material for laying as a sports surface for example a horse-race track. The material may be a sand or other fine granular material with a binder comprising a polymeric material dispersed or dissolved in an oil which preferably is a soft grease at ordinary climatic temperatures. When laid, the surface may be maintained by periodic raking. Suitable polymeric materials are e.v.a. polystyrene, nylon or p.v.c.