A FMA/IMA Training Dummy Question

[Pete Reiff]

Someone just asked me about this, and I didn't know the definative answer having no experience

Soooooooooo-

What do you Guys & Gals think of the Century Torso Training Bags with the upper body made of plastic?

Badass Bob, or whatever its called?


Strengths vs. Weaknesses


Thanks!

 

[Jake Steinmann]

Strengths:

1. It looks like a human (the thing you're
presumably practicing to be hitting).

2. Because it's shaped like a human, you can gouge the eyes, hit the throat, etc.

Weaknesses

1. It's uniformly soft. This might not seem like a big deal, but the human body is not the same uniform texture. Punching someone in the forehead is going to have a much different feel (breaking your hand would hurt a bit...) vs. punching someone in the nose.

2. It's unstable. The couple of times I got to play with one, I dropped the thing on it's back with a solid tactical SPEAR or side kick.

My .002 for what it's worth (about .002, I'd guess)

 

[Pete Reiff]

Jake,

Thanks for the reply on the Century "Bob", or whatever its called. Your opinion is valued at more than .002 cents - believe me!

I understand the intended purpose was to practice engaging the anatomical targets you mentioned, with chops, rakes, slaps, and elbows type techniques.


Be Safe!