Boxing/fixing my punching bag.
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I unpacked my (sort of heavy) punching bag because the thing had gotten weird when I hit it in some places. When I unpacked it, I found sand bags. I think one had shifted to one of the places I strike the bag.
I assume these are there for balast or weight?
At any rate, should I put them all on the bottom, or distribute them throughout the bag when I repack it? They should be in the middle, but stacked throughout, or on the bottom?
George
Hi George,
I understand your frustration. I have come to believe that opening up a heavybag is like looking in a box of cracker jacks. You never know what you are going to find. As you stated, I have heard of sand bags, aerasol cans, garbage bags, and all kinds of stuff in heavybags. I guess each company has their own mix.
I would stack them evenly throughout. If you bottom load all the heavy weight, it might not hit right, and tear out the bottom. Place them pretty much in the same height area that you found them.
Hope this helps you out. Good luck and train safely
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)
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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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