Abstract: The present invention concerns a hit detection equipment, usable by a fighter and an opponent for martial arts such as taekwondo, karate or boxing, comprising a central device, a valid surface, for example a jersey and/or a helmet, and at least one authorized surface, for example a glove and/or a shoe. Said valid surface comprises at least one conductive surface and said authorized surface comprises two conductive structures insulated from each other, intertwined with each other over the entire said authorized surface, and each connected to an electrical terminal, and configured so that a contact of said authorized surface on a conductive surface creates a short circuit between the two conductive structures. The present invention also concerns a method for detecting a hit struck by a fighter on an opponent, for martial arts such as taekwondo, karate or boxing, each equipped with an equipment according to the invention.

Abstract: The present invention is a martial arts training apparatus that includes a first mat having an opening, a second mat having an opening and a pair of handles pivotally mounted to opposite sides of the first mat. At the base of the handles are lateral extensions used to secure the first and second mats together in mating relation to secure a target between the first and second mat openings. In an unlocked position, the handles extend laterally from the sides of the first mat. In a locked position, the handles are pivoted to a position substantially perpendicular to a front side of the first mat. The handle extensions engage a back side of the second mat to lock the first and second mats together.

Abstract: Training equipment for ball training having a ball attached to an elastic line which returns the ball to an origin, the elastic line being attached to a rod. The rod is attached to a harness arranged to be attached to the back of an athlete and is extendable, such as telescopically extendable. The rod is attached to the harness via a curved intermediate piece which may have a joint with adjustable angle.

Abstract: A combat training device may include an elongated support having a shoulder rest at a rearward end and a punching target at a forward end. The punching target may be attached to a neck support adapted for removable engagement with the forward end of the elongated support. The device may further include a punching assembly having a reciprocating support with a handle at its rearward end and a punching member at its forward end. The reciprocating support may be disposed for longitudinal movement in generally parallel relationship to the elongated support. The reciprocating support may be rotatably disposed within a longitudinal bore that is disposed in generally parallel relationship to the elongated support and reciprocating support. The shoulder rest may be releasably engageable with the rearward end of the elongated support and moveable between adjustable locked positions, such as through the use of a detent mechanism.

Abstract: A training system enables improved training outcomes and reduced trainer injuries. An exemplary system includes a handle, a striking target, and a flexible linkage coupling the handle and target. The system may be swung to provide an offensive or defensive target for a trainee. Because the trainee strikes the striking target rather than an item held in the hand of a trainer, impact to the body of the trainer is reduced and/or eliminated.

Abstract: A martial arts training shield for wear by a shield Holder as a target for impact by a Fighter, includes hemispherical front striking member mounted on a rear interspacer, all adapted for wear on a shield Holder by suitable strap works. The front striking member is a pad of high density foam material. The interspacer is a body of lightweight foam material in a supporting framework to establish a distance between Fighter and Holder. Control handles on the interspacer permit Holder to control position and attitude of the shield. With the shield in place, Fighter can perform a multitude of techniques as the Holder is dodging and averting the Fighter.

Abstract: A training system enables improved training outcomes and reduced trainer injuries. An exemplary system includes a handle, a striking target, and a flexible linkage coupling the handle and target. The system may be swung to provide an offensive or defensive target for a trainee. Because the trainee strikes the striking target rather than an item held in the hand of a trainer, impact to the body of the trainer is reduced and/or eliminated.

Abstract: A computer system for assessing dynamic bone quality is provided, including a memory that stores executable instructions, a central processing unit (CPU) capable of accessing the memory and executing the instructions to provide an output, and a receiver for receiving data input and transmitting it to the CPU, wherein the receiver is operably connected to: (1) a plurality of accelerometers, each accelerometer adapted to contact an exterior surface of a human subject at a load-bearing anatomical site and to receive input from each point of contact including acceleration response data; and (2) a force plate adapted to receive input including vertical ground reaction force data provided by a heel strike on the force plate, wherein the CPU executes the instructions to process the input data transmitted from the receiver to provide the output as a bone damping value. A method for assessing dynamic bone quality is also provided.

Abstract: A fitness bag of the invention includes a body that is elongated along an axis and has a generally circumferential surface, a first axial end surface, and a second axial end surface opposite the first axial end surface. The generally circumferential surface preferably has a radially constricted section between first and second radially enlarged sections. The first radially enlarged section is located between the radially constricted section and the first axial end surface while the second radially enlarged section is located between the first radially constricted section and the second axial end surface. A plurality of side handles may be arranged in radially opposed pairs along the body and oriented such that the ends of each handle extend towards the first and second axial end surfaces. The fitness bag is adapted to be placed both horizontally and vertically on the ground and struck by an appendage of the user.

Abstract: A fighting arts shield like device designed to be carried or mounted. Through hitting the apparatus the contestant can condition and develop muscles and technique. The device may be either solid or hollow. The shield front is specifically developed to represent striking areas found on a human target and developed such that a properly delivered strike will land solidly; improper or techniques delivered from the wrong distance will not land appropriately. The backside is uniquely developed with features that enhance the holder's ability to hold and direct the shield thereby enhancing its utility. The shield is carried in a boxing on-guard position. The shield like device may have an optional electrical component that allows measurements to be made of the speed, power and force vectors of strikes where data may be instantaneously presented by audio and visual indicators or disaggregated or used at a later date.

Abstract: A fight analysis system to objectively determine the quality and quantity of strikes in a fight. In one exemplary embodiment, one fighter wears a receiving module having a plurality of passive RFID tags at different locations that are read by a striking module (e.g., a knife) when the striking module lands on, or comes in proximity to, the receiving module, to provide the location of a strike. Force sensors in the striking module enable determination of the type and force of a landed strike. A graphical user interface module displays information gathered by the fight analysis system.

Abstract: Throwing hammers including a handle, a cable having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, the cable being coupled to the handle at the first end, a swivel fastener coupled to the elongate tension bearing member at the second end, and an elongate tension bearing member of predetermined mass coupled to the swivel fastener at a plurality of intermediate points along the elongate tension bearing member to define a plurality of loops extending from the swivel fastener.

Abstract: A pad system for using in training for martial arts is disclosed, and includes a long chamber having a first flexible sheath that surrounds a first cushioning pad made with a relatively rigid and firm foam material to prevent penetration and deflection thereof. A short chamber includes a second flexible sheath that surrounds a second cushioning pad of a second firmness less than the firmness of the first cushioning pad. The short chamber is fixed with the long chamber, such that side edges of each chamber are substantially mutually aligned and such that top and bottom edges of the long chamber overhang top and bottom edges of the short chamber, respectively, thereby defining overlapping volumes having a pair of handles situated therein and fixed to either of the chambers.

Abstract: A reflex training device having a target object, such as a spongy rubber ball, connected to a user by an extendable tether such as a fabric covered elastomer. The extendable tether attaches at one end to a users head via an attachment assembly such as a headband. At the other end, the extendable tether attaches to the target object. The target object may have a through-hole that includes a hollow conical frustum to allow the extendable tether to be fixed to an anchor assembly with the hollow conical frustum in order to removably attach the target object to the extendable tether.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention described herein pertain to a martial arts training device including a first paddle and a second paddle. Each of the first and second paddles have a proximal end and a distal end, the first and second paddles being coupled together at the proximal ends for forming a handle and being separated at the distal ends so that a recess is provided between the distal ends of the first and second paddles. The training device produces a clapping noise when a user strikes the distal end of at least one of the first and second paddles, and a noise enhancement mechanism is disposed in the recess to enhance the clapping noise. A reinforcing member is disposed between the top edges or the bottom edges of the first and second paddles for supporting the recess.

Abstract: This present invention concerns an impact detection device, as well as a system that includes such a device, and is employed particularly in electronic training systems for a combat sport, or for simulation of such a combat sport, such as boxing, karate, kendo, or fencing in particular, or more generally in a sport in which the user creates an impact by striking an adversary or a support, directly or by means of an object that is liable to transmit the impact. This device includes a sensor that is designed to detect an impact and its intensity, which is mounted on a printed circuit, together with indicating means that are designed to be activated when the detector detects an impact and/or in order to indicate to a user that he must generate an impact, and which is imbedded in a protective covering so that it is located near the surface of this embedding material. The indicating means are mounted directly on the printed circuit, so that the embedding material also covers the printed circuit and the sensor.

Abstract: A martial-arts training tool and more particularly a hand-held strike target configured to resemble a human head. The training tool including: a hand grip located within the strike target and spanning an inner cavity therein; a support collar attached to the strike target and configured to splint and pad the user's wrist and forearm; a height line attached to the strike target for assisting in maintaining the strike target at a desired height; and an external stabilizing grip located in the vicinity of the top of the strike target and configured to permit the user to stabilize the training tool with the user's other hand.

Abstract: A portable, fully adjustable punching bag exercise system is disclosed whereby a punching bag structure is releasably mounted to the waist of a user and is fully adjustable to any height or distance in front of the user for use in physical training. The punching bag is supported in any orientation via attachment to a spring means which is adjustable in order to control the speed or action of the bag to suit users of varying skill levels. A preferred embodiment also has an optional rebounding means that is fully adjustable for the further control of the effective speed or action of the bag by adjusting the maximum angular deviation of the bag relative to its support mechanism at which the bag is caused to bound back toward the user. Alternative embodiments include resistance straps which elastically couple the belt assembly to the user's hands in order to provide resistance to the punching motion for enhanced physical training and a multi-bag design which provides for enhanced dexterity training.

Abstract: A kicking exercise device includes a frame adapted to be held by a first user. A head portion is carried by the frame through a coil spring. When a blow is delivered by a second user, the head portion deflects relative to the frame.

Abstract: A kicking exercise device includes a frame adapted to be held by a first user. A head portion is carried by the frame through a coil spring. When a blow is delivered by a second user, the head portion deflects relative to the frame.

Abstract: A protective device for a living body part of a user. The device includes a fluid bag adapted to be disposed about the body part. The fluid bag has fluid in its interior. The device includes a fluid sensor connected to the interior which senses pressure of the fluid in the fluid bag. The device includes a fluid supply connected to the fluid sensor which releases fluid into the bag when the sensor senses pressure and the bag reaches a predetermined level.

Abstract: A martial arts training device is provided by the present invention. The martial arts training device includes an integrally constructed target pad and striking glove. The target pad is provided for protecting a wearer's forearm when an opponent strikes the pad. The striking glove is provided for protecting the wearer's hand when the wearer strikes another combatant or another target pad.

Abstract: A protective martial arts practice target pad for use in the practice of various martial arts activities in which blows and thrusts are directed at a human subject is comprised of a resilient energy-absorbing base member sized to protect the body area of the human subject at which one or more blows or thrusts are directed, support and gripping straps for stabilizing and positioning the pad over the body area of the human subject adapted to be held using the arms and hands and a pre-determined target space defined by one or more protrusions extending outward from the pad along one or more sides of the target space to provide immediate feedback by contact or lack of contact indicating either a misdirected or properly directed blow or thrust falling within the pre-determined target space. The target space may be configured as various shapes conforming to the shape of the extremity used for the blow or thrust.

Abstract: A portable, free-standing martial arts board holding device. The device includes a backboard and a pair of elongate members on which boards to be struck and broken by a practitioner are supported against spaced from the backboard. An extension member permits additional boards to be held on the device. The elongate members includes holes to allow tubular members to pass therethrough. A wide range of desired heights of the backboard can be selected by the practitioner by passing the backboard through the holes.

Abstract: A martial arts training device is provided by the present invention. The martial arts training device includes an integrally constructed target pad and striking glove. The target pad is provided for protecting a wearer's forearm when an opponent strikes the pad. The striking glove is provided for protecting the wearer's hand when the wearer strikes another combatant or another target pad.

Abstract: An inflatable recreational ball with an outer covering formed of a stretchable, flexible fabric material, which when fully expanded assumes a desired ball configuration, said covering having a small opening therein to permit the insertion into the outer covering of an inflatable balloon in its uninflated state. The balloon is formed of a thin elastic material having an air passage stem which projects through the opening, and which permits inflation of the balloon within the outer covering to cause the balloon on full inflation to engage the inner surface and to stretch slightly the outer covering to a desired generally spherical configuration. The ball includes a band or loop on the covering to secure an elastic element to the ball and preferably an elastic loop element is secured to the band and adapted to be held with the hand of a recreational ball user.

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: Martial arts focus training apparatus comprises a backboard on which boards to be struck and broken by a practitioner are supported on and spaced from the backboard. The backboard may be grasped by holders assisting the practitioner via slots. An extender permits additional boards to be held on the apparatus. Handle extension means allows the backboard to be held to the side while positioned against a wall. A wall mount for the apparatus permits rotary, pivotal and vertical positioning of same.

Abstract: A martial arts training focus box comprising a resilient strike board with pile fabric material affixed to the side edges and a perimeter portion of the front surface thereof. Four wedge-shaped strike guide elements having hook fabric material affixed to the base portions thereof removably attach in a variety of positions to the pile fabric material on the strike board to define a strike zone area. The martial arts trainee practices his/her kicking and punching technique by impacting the strike zone. If the technique is poor, one or more of the guide elements will likely be struck and detach from the strike board giving immediate visual indication of the incorrect technique.

Abstract: A combination children's garment and children's toy includes both a padded portion providing protection from the impact ordinarily encountered during a boxing match, and a decoy face on the front of the garment intended to attract the punches thrown by the opponent. Both of these features provide safety during use of the toy. The toy includes a set of boxing gloves attached by sleeves, potentially permanently, to the garment. The sleeves are adjustable in length to fit the user. The face on the front of the garment provides additional entertainment during use of the garment, thus encouraging full enjoyment of both safety features of the invention. This is accomplished by providing the padding in the front of the garment, at the very location where the face is provided on the garment. The face is provided in the torso area, thus reducing the tendency to strike the opponent in the head, but rather encouraging blows directed to the heavily padded decoy face provided on the torso.

Abstract: A training aid for skaters includes an enlarged block made from a soft resilient material and including an elongated exterior wall which has an upwardly facing exterior surface. An arrangement is provided for permitting removable support of the block on the skater's torso with the exterior wall projecting from the skater's neck below and significantly forwardly beyond the skater's chin with the exterior surface positioned closely adjacent and below the skater's chin. The resilient block is made from a material which is sufficiently opaque to obstruct normal vision therethrough, thereby obstructing the skater's vision of his skates and a portion of the ice immediately forwardly thereof.