Exercise devices – Striking
Reexamination Certificate
1999-10-08
2001-12-04
Donnelly, Jerome (Department: 3764)
Exercise devices
Striking
C482S088000, C482S124000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06325747
ABSTRACT:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to a martial arts training device, and more particularly to a kickboxing training device which incorporates a target pad and striking glove to provide a more realistic training session.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The sport of kickboxing involves a combat situation where opponents strike each other with their bands and feet. Kickboxing training has recently become very popular as an activity for providing aerobic exercise. Traditional training for kickboxing typically includes sparing situations where a first person holds a target pad and a second person strikes the pad numerous times. After awhile, the second person holds the target pad while the first person strikes it repeatedly. This type of exchange generally occurs numerous times during a training session. Commercially available pads worn on the forearm for this exercise are sold under the names Macho Martial Arts from Macho Products, Inc. of Sebastian, Florida; and Powerline™ from Century™.
During training, kickboxers often where gloves for protecting their hands. Commercially available kickboxing gloves are available under the names Everlast from Everlast® Sports Manufacturing Corporation of Bronx, N.Y. Macho Martial Arts from Macho Products, Inc. of Sebastian, Florida; Hitman® of DHB Capital Group, Inc. of Oakland Park, Fla. and Powerline™ from Century™.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
A martial arts training device is provided by the present invention. The martial arts training device includes an integrally constructed target pad and striking glove. The target pad is provided for protecting a wearer's forearm, when the wearer is receiving strikes from another combatant. The striking glove is provided for protecting the wearer's hand when the wearer is striking either another combatant or a target pad.
The martial arts training device preferably includes a frame comprising a shield and a handle. The shield being received within the striking pad for receiving strikes and distributing the force of the strike against the wearer's forearm. The handle being received within the striking glove for allowing the wearer to hold onto the handle to provide further stability. The shield and the handle can be integrally constructed from a single material or they can be assembled together.
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Center Ring Martial Arts, Inc.
Donnelly Jerome
Merchant & Gould P.C.
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