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Expert: - 5/13/2005


Question
Is there any exercises or techniques I can do to increase my punching power and speed.

Answer
Hi Ryan,

Yes! there are several ways you can "Focus" your speed bag workout for strength, Power and Speed. Here is link to some focused workouts for these benefits on Speedbagcentral.com that will tell you how to do this.

http://www.speedbagcentral.com/Tips_FocusedWorkouts.html

Here is another workout link that may help you with a non-speed bag based power punching workout.

Good luck and I hope these help you create the workout you want.

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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