A punching shield is provided. The punching shield includes an outer casing and a padding disposed within the outer casing. The outer casing includes a front surface (striking surface), a rear surface opposite the front surface, and an angled surface running from an outer edge of the front surface to an outer edge of the rear surface. A plurality of protrusions extend from the angled surface and are radially disposed from the outer edge of the rear surface to the outer edge of the front surface. An indent is formed between a pair of protrusions, thereby forming a plurality of indents on the angled surface.

A punching shield is provided. The punching shield includes an outer casing and a padding disposed within the outer casing. The outer casing includes a front surface (striking surface), a rear surface opposite the front surface, and an angled surface running from an outer edge of the front surface to an outer edge of the rear surface. A plurality of protrusions extend from the angled surface and are radially disposed from the outer edge of the rear surface to the outer edge of the front surface. An indent is formed between a pair of protrusions, thereby forming a plurality of indents on the angled surface.

This disclosure relates to using a hand held target (e.g. tae kwon do paddle) as a tool for providing physical performance instructions according to a digital workout performance template loaded in advance.

This disclosure relates to using a hand held target (e.g. tae kwon do paddle) as a tool for providing physical performance instructions according to a digital workout performance template loaded in advance.

A data collection and display system for use in a combat sport including: i. A trunk protector for a combat sport participant, the trunk protector including: a. protective padding, b. at least one impact sensor, c. at least one microprocessor integral with the protective padding, for collecting and analyzing data from the at least one impact sensor, d. at least one display area, integral with the trunk protector, for displaying information related to the combat sport and combat sport participant; and an energy based method for scoring combat sports.

Improvements in a calf secured sit-up punching targets to provide an exercise device that allows a user to punch as they perform a sit-up or crunch. This allows a user to combine two exercises at the same time. The exercise uses stomach muscles in the crunch, arms in punching and allows for targeting punches. The targets are secured to a sock and skeletal frame that is securable to the lower leg or calf area of a user. The target(s) are on surface pads or on a shaft that extends from the leg support. The shaft has rotational pins to the target that can be arranged for front punches, angled punches or side roundhouse punches. The targets are on removable flex shaft that rotates and flexes or rotates to absorb some of the impact and the target can then return to a neutral position.

Improvements in a calf secured sit-up punching targets to provide an exercise device that allows a user to punch as they perform a sit-up or crunch. This allows a user to combine two exercises at the same time. The exercise uses stomach muscles in the crunch, arms in punching and allows for targeting punches. The targets are secured to a sock and skeletal frame that is securable to the lower leg or calf area of a user. The target(s) are on surface pads or on a shaft that extends from the leg support. The shaft has rotational pins to the target that can be arranged for front punches, angled punches or side roundhouse punches. The targets are on removable flex shaft that rotates and flexes or rotates to absorb some of the impact and the target can then return to a neutral position.

A personal items network, comprising a plurality of items, each item having a wireless communications port for coupling in network with every other item, each item having a processor for determining if any other item in the network is no longer linked to the item, each item having an indicator for informing a user that an item has left the network, wherein a user may locate lost items. A method for locating lost personal items, comprising: linking at least two personal items together on a network; and depositing one or both of time and location information in an unlost item when one of the items is lost out of network.

A striking target apparatus provides audible satisfaction feedback to the user when struck, and provides substantial focus training with minimal impact. The apparatus may be hand-held, mounted onto a wall or other smooth surface, or attached to a stand.

A boxing device (1,400) serves for performing a harmless boxing match. The boxing device (1,400) has a base (2,5,53,87), a buffer (3,6,54) configured to hit a target (A,B,75) without injuring the target (A,B,75), and an extensible joint (4,7,54) that connects the base (2,5,53,7) and the buffer (3,6,54) to move the buffer between a retracted position and one or more extended positions. The extensible joint (4,79,82) is an element assembly of at least two extension elements (8,9,55,56,80a,80b), the extensible joint is configured to move the buffer (3,6,54) into the one or more extended positions by virtue of the propulsive force transferred to the extensible joint (4,79,82) by a punch done by a hand of a boxer (A,B) holding the boxing device (1,400), and auto-retract after the punch has been performed. The harmless boxing match is an enjoyable and beguiling exercise, which furthermore imparts good and healthy motions to the participants.