Training dummy assembly for doing stand-up drills and ground drills

Abstract

A training dummy assembly includes a base, a column, a tensioning mechanism, a dummy. The base rests on the ground. The column is pivotally coupled to the base. The tensioning mechanism resiliently couples the base to the column. The dummy has a shape of a torso with head and is formed out of foam with an outer latex skin. The torso of the dummy is mechanically coupled to the column.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]This invention relates generally to a training dummy assembly used in practicing mixed martial arts including Jiu-Jitsu and more particularly to a training dummy for use in not only stand-up drills, but also ground drills.[0003]2. Description of the Prior Art[0004]U.S. Pat. No. 6,464,621 teaches a punching aid which includes a base, a column and a pad. The column is provided above the base. The pad is attached onto the column. A flexible rubber pillar has a first end and includes a securing mechanism for securing the flexible rubber pillar between the base and the column to provide a flexibility to the column relative to the base. The securing mechanism includes a first coupler provided on the first end of the flexible rubber pillar. A second coupler is provided on the base and includes a locking mechanism for locking the second coupler and the first coupler together.[0005]U.S. Pat. No. 6,155,960 teaches a training dumm...

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Benefits of technology

[0028]In a sixth aspect of the present invention the training dummy assembly saves space, time and money with two workout bags in one.

[0029]In a seventh aspect of the present invention the use of the training dummy assembly eliminates the user's need to stum

Problems solved by technology

However, none of the above training dummy assemblies optimizes self defense practice for ground position drills in which an individual may train with a stuffed dummy weighing one hundred pounds of dead weight but he is not practicing his ground position skills in a realistic manner.

The knot is a part of the tradition in the study of the martial arts and is complex and difficult to tie.

Many students, especially young children, find it especially difficult, if not impossible, to tie the ends of the belt in the complex knot while simultaneously holding the belt about their waist, resulting in a substantial amount of time spent on practicing tying the knot instead of the martial art techniques.

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