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What A Fighter Needs To Know About The Different Types Of Heavy Bag

By Gregorio J. Daub

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Published: 14Dec2011
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When training to be a mixed martial arts competitor, one of the most important and essential pieces of equipment that you can purchase is a heavy bag to use when perfecting your striking techniques. All of the bags that are presently available are great for training different techniques and abilities and should be chosen based on the interest and skill level of the fighter who will be training with them on a regular basis.

The most basic heavy bags, which normally weigh anywhere from seventy-five to one hundred pounds are general purpose bags that are ideal for practically any fighting or training style, from mixed martial arts to boxing and even basic power training. Available in a free standing model or hung from sturdy galvanized chains, these bags are considered to be the standard in all-purpose training gear and must haves for anyone who intends to cultivate professional-level skills as an MMA fighter.

Mixed martial arts training bags are created for the amateur fighter who is still developing and honing the most basic skills necessary to enter the sport. They offer a whole lot more surface area, usually weigh in at around one hundred pounds, and offer a composition that is soft enough for low-impact training but durable enough to last through years of rigorous workouts as the novice's regimen begins to intensify.

The traditional Muay Thai variety is generally built form authentic leather, or a leather-like material, and is made to withstand a ton of punishment with woven backing and strong, four-part welded galvanized chains. These bags are long and slender when compared to the other varieties and are considered one of the best options available for when you want to work on the jabs, hooks, and intense punch and kick combos associated with kickboxing.

The highly advantageous, teardrop models were created to offer a large surface area for practicing those tough to master knee and elbow strikes, as well as any other strike techniques you want to work on. The teardrop shaped design gives the perfect training option to those who want to perfect the extra tough moves and other types of extreme, close-quarters bodywork, from powerful body shots to fierce inside uppercuts.

There are a bunch of different styles of heavy bag available, each of which offers its own benefits to aid a specific training and fighting style. Those who wish to effectively train in a variety of martial arts disciplines could greatly benefit from keeping several different choices around.

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