Sparring Dummy

Abstract

A human form sparring dummy that includes a torso along with a head and preferably movable arms attached to the torso. The sparring dummy also preferably is mounted on springy base. This springy base allows the dummy to be moved by strikes. The springy base also causes the dummy to rebound from this movement, providing a moving target for practicing strikes.

1 . A human form sparring dummy, comprising:
 a torso;   a head attached to the torso;   movable arms attached to the torso; and   a springy base attached to the torso;   wherein the springy base further comprises a stand and a springy attachment between the stand and the torso.   
     
     
         2 . (canceled) 
     
     
         3 . A human form sparring dummy as in  claim 1 , wherein the springy attachment consists of flexible metal with memory. 
     
     
         4 . A human form sparring dummy as in  claim 3 , wherein the flexible metal with memory consists of a spring. 
     
     
         5 . A human form sparring dummy as in  claim 1 , wherein the springy attachment comprises rubber or elastic plastic. 
     
     
         6 . A human form sparring dummy as in  claim 1 , further comprising targets placed on the sparring dummy. 
     
     
         7 . A human form sparring dummy as in  claim 6 , wherein the targets include visual strike indicators, strike detectors, or both. 
     
     
         8 . A human form sparring dummy as in  claim 7 , further comprising a controller that controls the visual strike indicators. 
     
     
         9 . A human form sparring dummy as in  claim 8 , wherein the controller controls the visual strike indicators in accordance with one or more selectable patterns. 
     
     
         10 . A human form sparring dummy as in  claim 9 , wherein the selectable patterns include at least one pattern corresponding to a previous fight. 
     
     
         11 . A human form sparring dummy as in  claim 7 , further comprising a controller that receives strike data from the strike detectors. 
     
     
         12 . A human form sparring dummy as in  claim 11 , wherein the controller outputs a score based on the strike data.