The Heavy Bag

The heavy bag is the most basic piece of training equipment in any martial art. Its primary use is to allow the student to practice their striking and kicking techniques at full power and to become accustomed to the impact. However, when properly utilized, the bag can also be used to teach distance, timing and footwork. The following points should be kept in mind when practicing;

- Don’t stand square in front of the heavy bag. Use your fighting stance, keeping one shoulder in front of the other.

- Don’t stand in place in front of the heavy bag. Move in both directions around the bag.

- Since you do not have to worry about injuring a partner, use full speed and power.

- Picture the heavy bag as an actual opponent with arms and legs. Identify actual anatomical targets on the bag.

- The most effective fighters visualize oncoming attacks and defend as well as launching attacks.