Training accessories especially for boxing

Abstract

A training accessory for use in boxing or martial arts is in the form of an elongated body that has a first end and an opposite second end. The elongated body has a rigid inner core member; a compressible member that surrounds the inner core member; and an outer sleeve that surrounds the compressible member. The accessory also has a handle formed of an elastic material and coupled to the outer sleeve. In one embodiment, the compressible member is a closed cell polyethylene foam that has a central opening that extends along a length thereof and in which the inner core member is disposed.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A training accessory for use in boxing or martial arts comprising:
 an elongated body including a first end and an opposite second end; the elongated body having a rigid inner core member; a compressible member that surrounds the inner core member; and an outer sleeve that surrounds the compressible member; and   a handle formed of an elastic material and coupled to the outer sleeve.   
     
     
         2 . The training accessory of  claim 1 , wherein the elongated body has a cylindrical shape and the rigid inner core member, the compressible member and the outer sleeve are concentric with one another. 
     
     
         3 . The training accessory of  claim 1 , wherein the rigid inner core member comprises an elongated tubular structure and the compressible member comprises a tubular structure made of foam and the outer sleeve comprises a smooth sleeve that at least encloses one of the first and second ends of the elongated body. 
     
     
         4 . The training accessory of  claim 1 , wherein the rigid inner member comprises a PVC tube. 
     
     
         5 . The training accessory of  claim 1 , wherein the compressible member comprises closed cell polyethylene foam. 
     
     
         6 . The training accessory of  claim 1 , wherein the handle comprises an elastic strap. 
     
     
         7 . The training accessory of  claim 1 , wherein the elongated body has a length between about 16 inches and about 24 inches. 
     
     
         8 . The training accessory of  claim 1 , wherein the outer sleeve is formed of a material that is smooth and is readily bendable. 
     
     
         9 . The training accessory of  claim 8 , wherein the outer sleeve is formed of a vinyl material. 
     
     
         10 . The training accessory of  claim 1 , wherein the compressible member is a closed cell polyethylene foam that has a central opening that extends along a length thereof and in which the inner core member is disposed. 
     
     
         11 . A training accessory for use in boxing or martial arts comprising:
 a central hub; and   a plurality of spokes attached at the central hub and extending radially outward from the central hub, the spokes being spaced circumferentially about the central hub;   wherein each spoke has a fastening member associated therewith, the fastening member has a first part proximate a distal end of the spoke and one or more second parts that are complementary to the first part and when the first part mates with one second part defines a loop at the distal end for attaching the spoke to an object.   
     
     
         12 . The training accessory of  claim 1 , wherein the object comprises a rope of a boxing ring. 
     
     
         13 . The training accessory of  claim 1 , wherein the spokes are in the form of fabric straps. 
     
     
         14 . The training accessory of  claim 1 , wherein the fastening member comprises a mechanical fastener. 
     
     
         15 . The training accessory of  claim 4 , wherein the mechanical fastener comprises one of a button, a snap, and pieces of hook and loop material. 
     
     
         16 . The training accessory of  claim 1 , wherein the central hub is defined by intersecting straps that define the spokes that extend radially outward from the central hub. 
     
     
         17 . The training accessory of  claim 6 , wherein the intersecting portions of the straps are attached to one or more other straps. 
     
     
         18 . The training accessory of  claim 1 , further including a substrate to which the central hub is attached. 
     
     
         19 . The training accessory of  claim 8 , wherein the substrate comprises a piece of fabric to which the central hub and a proximal portion of each spoke is attached. 
     
     
         20 . A handwrap comprising:
 an elongated body having a first end, an opposing second end, a first face, and an opposite second face;   a first fastener formed along the first face at or near the second end, the first fastener being formed of first and second parts, spaced apart from one another, that mate with one another to attach the second end to another portion of the body; and   a second fastener formed along the second face at or near the second end, the second fastener being formed of third and fourth parts, spaced apart from one another, that mate with one another to attach the second end to another portion of the body.