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 stumble or adjust into place a heavy dummy on top of the user to practice his ground-fighting skills and to strictly focus on his technique with this mobile yet stationary opponent as opposed to trying to balance a 100 lbs of dead mannequin weight on top of him.

[0031]In a ninth aspect of the present invention the training dummy assembly can be utilized for doing either Stand-Up Position Drills or Ground Position Drills using either an Adjustable Level Positioner or an adjustable bungi cord thereby providing additional realistic mobility.

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.

For an instructor teaching martial arts classes to children, especially large classes, certain practical problems can arise with regard to the tying of the belt.

Young children can find the proper belt tying technique difficult to master.

Another problem with the belt is that the rigidity and width of the belt material can make it difficult to tighten the knot to a great degree.

Consequently, the knot may become unraveled.

Having the belt become loosened and untied during a match can create a dangerous situation because the participants may trip over the belt.

For novices, especially children, properly tying the traditional knot is difficult.

Classroom training is often disrupted when a knot comes undone either normally or because of improper tying.

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