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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.