Boxing/speed bag technique
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just wondering whats the best way to strike a speed bag, how to get it moving and keep it moving. and also some heavy bag workouts if you have any
Hi Cory,
I am glad you are starting out on the speed bag and want to learn the right way. Here is an article I wrote for people who are new to the bag.
http://www.rossboxing.com/thegym/thegym20.htm
and here is a link to my website "speed bag central", which is dedicated to teaching the bag. this link is to a section for beginners.
http://www.speedbagcentral.com/Tips_SkillLevels.html#B
check out all the pages on this site to get a much deeper understanding of the speed bag and how it works.
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Here are some heavy bag links.
http://www.protectivestrategies.com/heavybag.html
video
http://www.rossboxing.com/heavybagtraining.wmv
http://www.ringside.com/store/prodinfo.asp?number=JBVDVD%2016&variation=&aitem=3...
Good luck and I hope this helps you out. I'm a bit rushed today, so if you need more information, please ask again!
thanks and best wishes.
sincerely,
Alan Kahn
author, The Speed Bag Bible
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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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