Training apparatus

Abstract

This invention relates to training apparatus comprising a support member and at least a first and a second target pad mounted on the support member, wherein the first and second target pads are mounted on the support member such that a striking surface of the first target pad is inclined relative to a striking surface of the second target pad.

1 . A training apparatus comprising a support member and at least a first and a second target pad mounted on the support member, wherein the first and second target pads are mounted on the support member such that a striking surface of the first target pad is inclined relative to a striking surface of the second target pad.  
   
   
       2 . A training apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein the striking surface of the first target pad is substantially perpendicular to the striking surface of the second target pad.  
   
   
       3 . A training apparatus according to  claim 1  wherein three or more target pads are mounted to the support member.  
   
   
       4 . A training apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein the striking surface of the first or second target pad is arranged such that in use it faces a user.  
   
   
       5 . A training apparatus according to  claim 1  wherein the support member includes a shock absorbing mechanism.  
   
   
       6 . A training apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein the support member is mounted on a frame.  
   
   
       7 . A training apparatus according to  claim 6 , wherein the frame comprises at least two or three posts and at least one of the posts comprises the support member.  
   
   
       8 . A training apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein at least one target pad is supported by a target pad support, wherein the target pad support is positioned on the opposite side of the target pad relative to the striking surface and is substantially parallel with the striking surface of the target pad.  
   
   
       9 . A training apparatus according to  claim 8 , wherein the angle of the striking surface of at least one target pad is fixed relative to the angle of the target pad support.  
   
   
       10 . A training apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein the support member is adapted to be fixed to a floor and/or wall and/or ceiling via a fixing mechanism.  
   
   
       11 . A training apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein at least one target pad is a hook target pad.  
   
   
       12 . A training apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein at least one target pad is mounted on a shock absorber.  
   
   
       13 . A training apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein one or more target pads are adapted to be non-rotational during use.  
   
   
       14 . A training apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein the height of one or more of the target pads is adjustable.  
   
   
       15 . A training apparatus according to  claim 1 , further comprising one or more of an uppercut target pad, a lower-kick target pad and at least one knee target pad.  
   
   
       16 . A training apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein the first and/or second target pad is interchangeable with one or more alternative target pads arranged to be at a different angle and/or position to the first and/or second target pads.  
   
   
       17 . A training apparatus according to  claim 1 , further comprising one or more of an audio system, sensors, light indicators and a camera.  
   
   
       18 . A training apparatus according to  claim 1 , further adapted to send and/or receive information to and/or from a computer.  
   
   
       19 . A kit comprising the training apparatus according to  claim 1  and instructions to use the apparatus.  
   
   
       20 . A training apparatus comprising a support member and at least a first and a second target pad, wherein the first and second target pads are adapted to be mounted on the support member such that a striking surface of the first target pad is inclined relative to the striking surface of a second target pad.  
   
   
       21 . A training apparatus according to  claim 20 , wherein the first target pad is arranged to be mounted such that the striking surface is substantially perpendicular to the striking surface of the second target pad.  
   
   
       22 . A training apparatus according to  claim 20 , wherein the first or second target pad is arranged to be mounted such that in use the striking surface faces a user.  
   
   
       23 . A training apparatus according to  claim 20  wherein the support member includes a shock absorbing mechanism.  
   
   
       24 . A training apparatus according to  claim 20 , wherein the support member is arranged to be mounted on a frame.  
   
   
       25 . A training apparatus according to  claim 20 , wherein the first and/or second target pad is arranged to be interchangeable with one or more alternative target pads that are adapted to be mounted at a different angle and/or position to the first and/or second target pad.