Modular tools and systems for practicing indigenous fighting arts, particularly, guardian art

Abstract

Guardian Art training tools including efficiently and functionally created low-cost apparatus manifested in a plurality of elastically deformable modular polyhedral members, with striking surfaces angled in ordinal planes and elastic deformation in tower structures made from the polyhedral members attached by Velcro® brand of attachments, inter alia.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An improved modular and readily assembled equipment set for conditioning and Guardian Art training, which comprises, in combination:
 a plurality of polyhedral modular units, arranged to be readily attached and detached, and affixed to each other by attachment to each respective polyhedral modular unit;   whereby the assembled polyhedral modular units are arranged in a course through which users/participants must traverse;   said traversal including climbing over, jumping and striking pre-selected areas designated for climbing over and striking, depending upon each individuated respective polyhedral modular unit and assembly to be addressed.   
     
     
         2 . The improved equipment set of  claim 1 ; whereby each said polyhedral modular unit is weighted and ballasted whereby it remains effective to resist (namely return to original status) repeated user/participant stress, owing to structure and elastic deformability. 
     
     
         3 . The improved equipment set of  claim 2 , the polyhedral modular units consisting essentially of at least one geometric configuration selected from the group of triangular, squared, rectangular, trapezoidal, half-cylindrical and irregular, Frusto-conical polyhedrons. 
     
     
         4 . The improved equipment set of  claim 3 , further comprising, in combination;
 individuated striking surface target zones;   being attached to select members of said polyhedral modular units whereby an orthogonal angular relationship is maintained relating to a plane available for a participant to strike.   the improved equipment set of  claim 3 , whereby the polyhedrons include assembled tower assemblies, made up of at least about 5 to several modular sub-units attached together, which users must climb over to traverse.   
     
     
         5 . The improved equipment set of  claim 4 , whereby the individual trapezoidal, rectangular, triangular, half-cylindrical and squared units may be used to springboard users onto the towers. 
     
     
         6 . The improved equipment set of  claim 5 , whereby the polyhedrons may be attached to form ramp elements. 
     
     
         7 . The improved equipment set of  claim 6 , whereby elongated half-cylindrical members are attachable to other polyhedral modular units, creating half-dome elements adding challenges to traversal of the same. 
     
     
         8 . The improved equipment set of  claim 7 , further comprising, in combination:
 at least one minor and major squared, rectangular, and frusto-conical irregularly shaped polyhedral modular units.   
     
     
         9 . The improved equipment set of  claim 8 , the units each including Velcro® brand of attached hooks and loops arranged in strips upon each of the units in predetermined patterns to facilitate ready attachment and detachment. 
     
     
         10 . The improved equipment set of  claim 9 , whereby elastic memory enables the deformation and rapid return to shape of each of the units where impacted by a participant/user. 
     
     
         11 . A process for manufacturing select polyhedral obstacle course barriers, comprising, in combination:
 providing a first material, (polyurethane or related foam or rubber elements) packaged in geometric shapes pre-designed;   wrapping the first material in a covering, along with foam, all within an exterior zipped covering;   forming a stand-alone polyhedral modular unit effective to bear weight, sustain striking blows, and return to its initial state through elastic deformation memory.   
     
     
         12 . The process of  claim 11 , the elastic deformation having sufficient memory to withstand multiple instances of being thrown, ground and pounded, impacted by acrobatic movements and addressed with full body weight of participants/users; yet being able to return to its initial state. 
     
     
         13 . Products by the process of  claim 12 , further comprising:
 at least a surface layer upon which attachment mechanisms, including strips of Velcro® brand of fastening assemblies are disposed.   
     
     
         14 . Products by the process of  claim 13 , including readily assembled major and minor squares, rectangles, elongated tubular halves to form towers that are larger than human size to be traversed. 
     
     
         15 . Products by the process of  claim 14 , further comprising: a kit or an equipment set, further comprising at least five regular polyhedral shapes, at least two irregular polyhedrons and sized and scaled variations thereof. 
     
     
         16 . A system comprised of a plurality of polyhedrons which can stand alone, and can be assembled into towers and along a course for users to traverse, including movements embodied in Guardian Art types of training and exercises according to Native American traditions, along with Lacrosse-related elements, whereby participants traversing the course strive to achieve milestones in traversing and striking particular polyhedral modular units based upon performing desired sequences of movements. 
     
     
         17 . The system of  claim 16 , whereby participants can be taught to emulate native culture inspired physical training, including striking behavior, kicking motions, and climbing and acrobatics defining Guardian Art or related mixed martial arts, which is safe for children. 
     
     
         18 . A process for preserving Native American cultural heritage, comprising, in combination:
 incorporating exercise and fitness rules based upon traditional spirit running (the precursor to Parkour) and self-defense;   providing a series of easily assembled elastically deformable modular units to arrange as obstacles;   crafting supplemental exercise and fitness rules based on the legacy Guardian Game (Lacrosse) and teaching training and competition to novices based on the same.   
     
     
         19 . A product by the process of  claim 18 , denominated as Guardian Art and able to be packaged, sold, and made available to those in need along with any other participants.