Strap for adapting a heavy bag to model real-life situations for training
View Patent ↗An attachment for a heavy bag to use while practicing power striking techniques in ground fighting. The attachment may be used on a bag that is hanging, resting on a free-standing base, or on a bag that has been removed from the hanger or base.
1. A device comprising:
a suspended heavy bag for enabling a person to practice punching, kicking, kneeing, or elbowing the heavy bag;
at least two belts being disposed parallel to one another, said belts being adapted for encompassing an outer surface of the suspended heavy bag; each belt comprising:
a first end and a second end;
a fitting at the first end; and
a plurality of hook-and-loop fasteners at the second end;
at least two straps, each strap having a first strap end and a second strap end;
wherein the first strap end of each strap is attached to the first belt;
wherein the second strap end of each strap is attached to the second belt;
at least two handles securely stitched to at least one of the at least two belts and;
wherein the at least two straps enable the person to exert a force to stabilize the heavy bag in response to the punching, kicking, kneeing, or elbowing by the person.
2. The device of claim 1 , wherein each of the at least two handles is perpendicular to the at least two belts.
3. The device of claim 1 , wherein each of the at least two handles enables the person to exert a force thereon to stabilize the heavy bag in response to the punching, kicking, kneeing, or elbowing by the person.
4. A device comprising:
a heavy bag for enabling a person to practice punching, kicking, kneeing, or elbowing the heavy bag;
at least two belts being disposed parallel to one another, said belts being adapted for encompassing an outer surface of the heavy bag; each belt comprising:
a first end and a second end;
a fitting at the first end; and
a plurality of hook-and-loop fasteners at the second end;
at least two straps, each strap having a first strap end and a second strap end;
wherein the first strap end of each strap is attached to the first belt;
wherein the second strap end of each strap is attached to the second belt;
at least two handles securely stitched to at least one of the at least two belts and;
wherein the at least two straps enable the person to exert a force to stabilize the heavy bag in response to the punching, kicking, kneeing, or elbowing by the person.
5. The device of claim 4 , wherein each of the at least two handles is perpendicular to the at least two belts.
6. The device of claim 4 , wherein each of the at least two handles enables the person to exert a force thereon to stabilize the heavy bag in response to the punching, kicking, kneeing, or elbowing by the person.