Has anyone tried this for MMA-type activities? Does it hold up well to hard kicks and punches?
2035818
I use a few of these at the self defense academy I teach at. They're not going to soften the blow as much as a High Gear suit, but it's a good level that I personally feel everyone should/needs to be able to handle.
2035819
I have used this for mostly stick fighting. However, I have done some sparring and contact training with it and it will take a good kick or punch. It offers pretty good protection. Hope this helps!!!
2035820
I bought this "one for me and one for my son" for that specific reason, I was unhappy with other choices of a similar nature. This has done the trick great protection to the shoulders, chest, and abdomen for full contact MMA training at a decent weight, and no solid plates. I would suggest a shock doctor neck guard as the neck is a little shallow cut.
2035821
That's actually the reason I bought mine. For sparring and such. It works well and is durable. Softens the blows while proving to be durable and easy to maneuver in.
2035822
Not very bulky, takes a decent hit, you have a lot of mobility even when you have the shoulder protectors on. The only down side is that when people look at it they think its bullet resistant.
2035823
It does hold up well but you can feel the hits as it is not very thick. I teach krav maga and my students use it for combat training
225202
With the speed and force of some of those kicks, I can see why you would need a protective cup. Yes, I believe you can you this cup for Tae Kwon Do. The cup is sturdy and has a rubber outer layer which provides some comfort. My son uses this cup for baseball. No complaints from him, so it must be good.
933701
Not really. There is no difference INSIDE the bag based on punching or kicking. However, the size of the bag will dictate if "punches only" is a better idea. If its smaller and lighter, then kicks aren't going to be great on it. Also, to practice low kicks, you need a long bag, like a Muay Thai or "banana" bag.
1027936
It is OK. It is a little harder to move around than it looks on the commercials. It is good for toning, not so great for building a lot of muscle mass. All in all it is good for the price, it will be hard to find something more versatile for less than $200.
493799
It can definitely handle kid combat, it's a solid toy, not just a costume prop. Hope that helps!
1226835
That's not what this bag is for (punching as hard as you can). This is a reflex bag, each type of bag suits a different purpose. If you want to hit something as hard as you can, I would recommend a heavy punching bag.
1371424
I would also like to tell people about the Fitness Trends "Ultimate Push Up" I picked up a set for just $10 at my local Big Lots! I havent personally compared its construction to the other models, but I am a former Soldier who weighs a bit over 200 pounds, and I havent noticed ANY problems with this devices structure or construction. It has a fairly solid grip with comfortable foaam covering a hard plastic? I am sure that the foam will start to peel off eventually, but for right now; I couldnt be happier for my $10.
1019267
"Yes" and "no". "Yes", working out heavy duty, practice for the actual self - defense. Plus prevents any possible hand and wrist injuries. Ligaments and tendons brusing. "No", light duty workouts. Proper techniques, especially "hooks", on all punches use the "index" & "middle" fingers' knuckles. Hooks - fist / punches in a vertical. In an angled fist, the "ring" & "pinky" knuckles may fracture to the meta carpal (top of the hand - wrist to the knuckles. It will swell up and pain), also known as "Boxer 's Fracture". Research in Youtube for proper techniques, wrist (straight), forearm (leveled), hip (are in torque motion), feet (pivot on the balls of your feet), & hand (proper technique & position). Be safe, have fun, prevent any possible injuries to you & other. All about being / staying healthy & having fun. Enjoy. : )
1987632
It should be good , you can tie down the bottom when kicking if it swings too much. The bag is a little heavy and might take a week or so to get your hands use to striking.
392413
Yes. They are very decent for training and hitting the bags, even sparring. They just hurt my fingers when worn with MMA gloves.
1976133
I used this bag this summer for towels and inflatable toys. It fit an inflatable kick board perfectly. The material seems a bit thin, but we didn't have any issues with it. I think it may wear with use over time, but for now it is perfect for what I use it for. Looking at the picture, if it can hold the weight of that many towels I feel like it would stand up to a kick board! Sorry I'm not more helpful! :)
406753
I've had mine for a few months and do crossfit workouts with it so it gets used heavily and looks and is still working perfectly! So I would say yes.
1778753
I don't believe so. I bought it a couple years ago as a Christmas present for my grandchildren, who are teenagers and both above and below your size. Their dad held it, while they kicked. I may not be the best person to ask, as I have never used it, but I know they thought it was very good for kicking.
1778749
I bought several of these for us to use at our martial arts school. They work great. We use them with students that are adolescent male, adult female and adult male. No issues yet and the thickness helps absorb the kicks from the heavier hitters. Hope this helps.
703685
Yes, it is very strong and will handle kicks from teenage boys. It is very well built.
735851
I think the best option is always to hang it from the ceiling, if you can. It is the cheapest option and most effective. There are a couple of problems I have experienced with stands. One is that they don't offer a wide range of motion. As you punch or kick, you will not want to stand in the same place. Most trainers will tell you to move around as you throw your strikes. A stand will limit your ability to do that because the legs get in the way. The other problem is that stand tend to move all over the place as you punch them. A lot of people will weight them down with something, but I have found that it takes a lot to get them to stay put. Unfortunately, the ceiling wasn't an option for me, so I bought a wall mount system. I'm pretty happy about it. It still limits my range to 180 degrees, but it's a lot better than the 45 - 80 degrees that I would get with a stand.
349811
This is a great training bag. Yes, it can handle very powerful kicks as well as punches. We have several of these Wavemasters in our tae kwon do academy. I do not recommend wearing shoes when striking the bag as this may decrease the life of the product.