1. Field of the Inventions
The present inventions generally pertain to the field of training for hand-to-hand fighting or combat, and more particularly to more lifelike training devices and methods for combat and hand-to-hand fighting instruction in comparison to traditional sparring devices and methods.
2. Description of the Related Art
It is well-known in boxing and mixed-martial-arts (MMA) fighting circles to train for fights by sparring with a trained instructor who holds and moves hand pads for the fighter to strike. A trained instructor, however, is not always available to the fighter. The quality of training in this manner is diminished when the person holding and moving the hand pads is not a trained, experienced instructor. As such, there has developed a need for a training device and method that can be used by an inexperienced instructor or sparring partner that will still give the fighter a quality and more life-like training session. As explained below, the present inventions solve this need in the art.
The present inventions generally relate, in one aspect, to a combat training device comprising: an elongated support having a rearward end and a forward end; the elongated support having a shoulder rest at the rearward end of the elongated support; the elongated support having a neck support at the forward end of the elongated support; and a punching target connected to the neck support. Another feature of this aspect of the present inventions may be that the shoulder rest may be a butt stock. Another feature of this aspect of the present inventions may be that the shoulder rest may be an inverted “J” member adapted to be hooked over a human shoulder. Another feature of this aspect of the present inventions may be that the neck support may extend upwardly away from the elongated support at an angle. Another feature of this aspect of the present inventions may be that the punching target may be in the shape of a human head. Another feature of this aspect of the present inventions may be that the neck support may be resilient and have a static position, and may be adapted to return to its static position after impact with a punching force. Another feature of this aspect of the present inventions may be that the neck support with attached punching target may be removably attached to the elongated support. Another feature of this aspect of the present inventions may be that the elongated support may further include a plurality of apertures at its rearward end and a moveable support attached to the shoulder rest and include a detent for releasable and locking engagement with one of the apertures. Another feature of this aspect of the present inventions may be that the forward end of the elongated support may further include a socket and the neck support with attached punching target may be removably attachable to the socket.
In another aspect, the present inventions may be a combat training device comprising: an elongated support having a rearward end, a forward end and a sleeve housing, the sleeve housing including a longitudinal bore; a punching target connected to the forward end of the elongated support; and a reciprocating support slidably disposed within the longitudinal bore of the sleeve housing and moveable between a rearward position and a forward position, the reciprocating support including a handle at a rearward end thereof and a punching member at a forward end thereof. Another feature of this aspect of the present inventions may be that the longitudinal bore of the sleeve housing may be generally parallel to the elongated member and the reciprocating support. Another feature of this aspect of the present inventions may be that the reciprocating support may be rotatable within the longitudinal bore of the sleeve housing. Another feature of this aspect of the present inventions may be that the combat training device may further include a neck support attached to the punching target, and the neck support may be removably attached to the forward end of the elongated support. Another feature of this aspect of the present inventions may be that the forward end of the elongated support may further include a socket and the neck support with attached punching target may be removably attachable to the socket. Another feature of this aspect of the present inventions may be that the elongated support may further include a shoulder rest at the rearward end of the elongated support. Another feature of this aspect of the present inventions may be that the shoulder rest may comprise one of a buttstock and an inverted “J” member. Another feature of this aspect of the present inventions may be that the elongated support may further include a plurality of apertures at its rearward end and a moveable support attached to a shoulder rest and include a detent for releasable and locking engagement with one of the apertures.
In another aspect, the present inventions may comprise a punching target holder for attachment to a punching bag comprising: a support member having a socket adapted for releasable engagement with a neck support having a punching target attached thereto; and a cord adapted for attachment to the support member to secure the support member to the punching bag. Another feature of this aspect of the present inventions may be that the support member may include a transverse concave support and an upright concave support. Another feature of this aspect of the present inventions may be that each end of the transverse concave support and the upright concave support may further include a protective foam pad. Another feature of this aspect of the present inventions may be that the socket may extend upwardly away from the support member at an angle.
Other features, aspects and advantages of the present inventions will become apparent from the following discussion and detailed description.
While the inventions will be described in connection with the preferred embodiments, it will be understood that the scope of protection is not intended to limit the inventions to those embodiments. On the contrary, the scope of protection is intended to cover all alternatives, modifications, and equivalents as may be included within the spirit and scope of the inventions as defined by the appended claims.
Referring to the drawings in detail, wherein like numerals denote identical elements throughout the several views, and referring initially to
The combat training device 10 further includes a punching target 18 attached to the neck support 16. In a specific embodiment, the punching target 18 is preferably in the shape of a human head, such as, for example, a mannequin head. In a specific embodiment, the punching target 18 may be constructed from polyurethane-coated foam. In a specific embodiment, the neck support 16 may be constructed from a resilient or flexible material to allow the punching target 18 to move backwards relative to the elongated support 12 when the punching target 18 is struck by a fighter's fist and then spring back into its original position. In a specific embodiment, the combat training device 10 may further include a handle 20 connected to the elongated support 12. In a specific embodiment, the punching target 18 may be removably attached to the neck support 16. For example, in a specific embodiment, the forward end of the elongated support 12 may include a socket 13 sized to snugly receive the neck support 16 (with attached punching target 18) and the neck support 16 may be removably secured in the socket 13 in any known manner, such as via a bolt/screw 15, for example. The punching target 18 and neck support 16 are shown in a detached position in
Referring now to
In a specific embodiment, the reciprocating support 24 may also be rotatable about a longitudinal axis of the sleeve 26. For example, as shown in
In use, with reference for example to
In another specific embodiment, as shown in
It is to be understood that the inventions disclosed herein are not limited to the exact details of construction, operation, exact materials or embodiments shown and described. Although specific embodiments of the inventions have been described, various modifications, alterations, alternative constructions, and equivalents are also encompassed within the scope of the inventions. Although the present inventions may have been described using a particular series of steps, it should be apparent to those skilled in the art that the scope of the present inventions is not limited to the described series of steps. The specification and drawings are, accordingly, to be regarded in an illustrative rather than a restrictive sense. It will be evident that additions, subtractions, deletions, and other modifications and changes may be made thereunto without departing from the broader spirit and scope of the inventions as set forth in the claims set forth below. Accordingly, the inventions are therefore to be limited only by the scope of the appended claims. None of the claim language should be interpreted pursuant to 35 U.S.C. 112(f) unless the word “means” is recited in any of the claim language, and then only with respect to any recited “means” limitation.
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