Striking training apparatus

Abstract

The present invention relates to a striking training apparatus suitable for use in training strikes such as punches, kicks and the like. The striking training apparatus includes an inner webbing enclosure including a webbing harness and configured for suspending a heavy inner core, preferably composed of sand, steel shot, or the like. The striking training apparatus further includes an outer webbing enclosure including a webbing harness for holding an outer core. The outer core is composed of high-density foam that extends around the inner core. The outer webbing enclosure is configured to suspend the outer core in position, preferably from the same suspension point as the inner webbing enclosure. Further disclosed is a stand for the striking training apparatus

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         38 . A striking training apparatus suitable for training striking, the striking training apparatus comprising:
 a. an inner webbing enclosure configured for suspending at least one or more inner cores, the inner webbing enclosure being suspendable from one or more suspension formations, and   b. an outer core extending at least partially around the inner core;   c. an outer webbing enclosure configured for suspending the outer core at least partially around the inner core, the outer webbing enclosure being disposed outwardly of the inner webbing enclosure and being suspendable from one or more suspension formations.   
     
     
         39 . The striking training apparatus as claimed in  claim 38 , wherein the inner webbing enclosure includes at least one woven webbing strap that extends from the suspension point, around the inner core, and back to the suspension point. 
     
     
         40 . The striking training apparatus as claimed in  claim 38 , wherein the inner webbing enclosure includes a plurality of woven webbing straps that extend from the suspension point, around the inner core, and back to the suspension point. 
     
     
         41 . The striking training apparatus as claimed in  claim 38 , wherein the outer webbing enclosure is configured to be suspendable from a suspension formation. 
     
     
         42 . The striking training apparatus as claimed in  claim 38 , wherein the outer webbing enclosure includes at least one woven webbing strap that extends from the suspension point, around the outer core, and back to the suspension formation. 
     
     
         43 . The striking training apparatus as claimed in  claim 38 , wherein the inner webbing enclosure includes a webbing harness. 
     
     
         44 . The striking training apparatus as claimed in  claim 41 , wherein the outer webbing enclosure is configured to be suspendable from the same suspension point as the inner webbing enclosure. 
     
     
         45 . The striking training apparatus as claimed in  claim 38 , wherein the inner core is composed of dense material. 
     
     
         46 . The striking training apparatus as claimed in  claim 38 , wherein the outer core is composed of soft foam. 
     
     
         47 . The striking training apparatus as claimed in  claim 38 , wherein the striking training apparatus includes an outer cover. 
     
     
         48 . The striking training apparatus as claimed in  claim 47 , wherein the outer cover is removably affixed to the outer webbing enclosure. 
     
     
         49 . The striking training apparatus as claimed in  claim 38 , wherein the striking training apparatus includes a stand, the stand including a base with a vertically extending shaft. 
     
     
         50 . The striking training apparatus as claimed in  claim 38 , wherein the inner core is hollow. 
     
     
         51 . The striking training apparatus as claimed in  claim 49 , wherein the vertically extending shaft is configured for extending through the inner core. 
     
     
         52 . The striking training apparatus as claimed in  claim 38 , wherein the outer webbing enclosure includes one or more annular webbing straps that extend around the circumference of the outer core. 
     
     
         53 . The striking training apparatus as claimed in  claim 38 , wherein the inner webbing enclosure is connected to the outer webbing enclosure. 
     
     
         54 . A striking training apparatus suitable for use in strike training classes, the striking training apparatus comprising:
 a. a central body including an outer layer at least partially surrounding an inner core; and   b. a suspension system for suspending at least the central body from a support;   c. wherein the suspension system is connected to the inner core to support the inner core, the suspension system including an inner webbing enclosure that extends around the inner core, the inner webbing enclosure being suspendable from a suspension formation.   
     
     
         55 . The striking training apparatus as claimed in  claim 54 , wherein the suspension system includes:
 a. an outer webbing enclosure for suspending an outer core at least partially around the inner core, the outer webbing enclosure surrounding the inner webbing enclosure and being suspendable from a suspension formation.   
     
     
         56 . The striking training apparatus as claimed in  claim 54 , wherein the inner webbing enclosure is configured to be suspendable from a suspension point and includes at least one or more woven webbing straps that extend from the suspension formation, around the inner core, and back to the suspension formation. 
     
     
         57 . The striking training apparatus as claimed in  claim 54 , wherein the inner core is hollow.