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| Xiaou2:
Finally for tonight: This is to do with Martial Arts training. The first, is what I call an 'Iron Bag'. (It didnt quite turn out as planned cause the bags gromets were too loose and popped out... so had to mount it in an odd shape instead of squared) The Canvas Bag is hanging on a steel chain as its very heavy. Its filled with Steel BBs. The device is used to develop 'Explosive Power', as well as condition the fists. I recommend sand or hard beans for beginners - mounted to a solid wall. Hitting this correctly, feels like hitting a steel beam. |
| Xiaou2:
The next is what I call "Iron Arm". In some chinese arts they use arm weights that are basically heavy metal rings. However, these are expensive, noisy, and are too thick for certain dual arm drills. Some are not heavy enough either. This is the simple use of a coat hanger that was wrapped around and formed into a sort of giant safety pin. I used a Tie down strap for the adjustable wrist strap. The metal bars are like 1/4" thick, and pretty heavy. One can add or subtract as needed. The basic use, is a slow steady move of the arm from chest to full extension, and then return to chest center. Most would have burning arms from 2 minutes of the drill without the weight - but when you get good.. this adds to the strength. It develops a rock stable pathway for a techniques by developing Specific muscles... making more accurate technique, and enhanced power. |
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