Boxing/Water Punching Bag filling
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Question
Hello, I was wondering if there was a a major difference between filling a water heavy bag with rags as opposed to... water.
I'm curious because my mother has a bunch of rags and stuff around her house. I got a water bag because it was about $20 cheaper. Thanks for reading my question.
HI Marshall,
That is an interesting question. I really don't know the anwer to that, but the water bags I Have seen don't have any way to put anything but water inside them. They don't "open" wide like a normal HB and they have an internal bladder to hold the water, and I don't know how you would get the rags inside that.
...and you would have to have an aweful lot of rags stuffed inside to make it tight enough and heavy enough to withstand any serious punching and kicking. I would suggest filling the water bag with water. I have used them and they work great.
good luck and thanks for your question.
sincerely
Alan Kahn
author, The Speed Bag Bible
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Alan Kahn
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I can answer any questions concerning speed bag training, including equipment, setup, 24 punching techniques from all around the bag, creating non-stop combinations and martial arts training on the speed bag. Also, unique and advanced speed bag training such joining a speed bag with stationary cycles, stepping machines and rehabilitation.
Experience
Author of the " Speed Bag Bible" book and video training program.
Publications
Black Belt Magazine ( 1991 ) and Martial Arts Training magazine (1998)
Education/Credentials
Masters degrees in Recreation Therapy and Rehabilitation counseling
Awards and Honors
Appeared in 1996 Olympics, doing speed bag demonstrations and seminars for security forces during the games. Invited to tour and demonstrate speed bag throughout China. Most major Boxing companies carry this program as THE source for speed bag training.
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