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Expert: - 3/31/2009


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Hi, Mr. Kahn.  I really appreciate your site.  I live in an apartment, and my building manager has already told me that a punching bag "would not be a good idea."  I was interested in the wall-mounted uppercut bags I've seen online (Twins, Fairtex, etc.).  Do you know anything about mounting these -- the tools one would need, any type of wall they couldn't go on, etc.?  (Unfortunately, I'm not sure what's behind the paint and spackle on my walls, but I believe it's brick -- so no studs either.)  I'm just afraid of this thing coming down after one punch, and I can't find instructions anywhere on the Web.  Thank you.

Answer
Hello Jennifer.

Sorry to be so late in answering your question but I've had a very annoying computer problem. I couldn't keep any browser window open for more than a minute or so before the browser would have a fatal error and close. ahh!

I really don't have much experience with upper cut bags, but I imagine they are similiar to lighter weight heavy bags.  The only mounting hardware for these I have seen are: http://store.titleboxing.com/heavy-bags-heavy-bag-accessories.html

But you have to attach these to studs in the wall to be sure you don't pull the sheetrock off.

You might be better off, apartment wise, with a double end bag,
http://store.titleboxing.com/double-end-bags1.html
for you could attache the bottom bungee to a weight of about 35-50 pounds and not put any weight or strain on the walls or ceiling. It would also allow you to do some "uppercut" style punching.

Here are a few youtube clips that may help.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUCstF5LP_E

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSsBlPvkl6I

I suggest you get someone who is "construction literate" to look at your walls and apartment set up to see how a wall hung bag rack might be attached. Sorry this probably wasn't much help but without seeing the apartment and walls it is hard to make a specific set up recommendation. Good luck with your set up and please be safe when you use it.

sincerely

Alan Kahn
author, The Speed Bag Bible  

Alan Kahn

Expertise

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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