The martial arts training apparatus of the present invention is an easy to use, safe, re-usable and cost effective martial arts target. It includes a first mat having an opening, a second mat having an opening, the second mat being hinged to the first mat for movement between an open position and a closed position, in the closed position, the openings in the first and second mats being aligned, and a target mounted between the first and second mats when in the closed position, blocking the openings in the first and second mats.

A board holder that is adapted for martial arts training has an elongate rod and at least one clamp disposed on an exterior surface of the elongate rod. The at least one clamp has a first clamping wall and a second clamping wall. The first and second clamping walls are adapted to secure a board. The board holder may also have a mount that is configured to be secured to a wall or a punching bag. Advantageously, a person may grip the board holder during training, as well as secure the board holder to the wall or punching bag.

The martial arts training apparatus of the present invention is an easy to use, safe, re-usable and cost effective martial arts target. It includes a first mat having an opening, a second mat having an opening, the second mat being hinged to the first mat for movement between an open position and a closed position, in the closed position, the openings in the first and second mats being aligned, and a target mounted between the first and second mats when in the closed position, blocking the openings in the first and second mats.

A martial arts training device includes one or more anatomically correct simulated body parts (ACSBPs), including at least one of: head, neck, one or more legs, one or more arms and torso, at least one of said simulated body parts including at least one resettable, breakable or hyperextensible simulated anatomical element, the element simulating human joints, ligaments, tendons or bones. In embodiments, each of the ACBSPs includes a covering of simulated human skin, and wherein following a break or hyperextension of the resettable element, the element may be reset to its undamaged position or resting status to engage the device repeatedly.

A karate board breaking game and associated methods of play are described. At least one embodiment comprises a plurality of reusable plastic breaking boards, a task randomizer, a score tabulator and instructions. Other embodiments are contemplated having non-reusable wood boards. Yet other embodiments are contemplated that include additional components such as additional boards, a board holder, additional task randomizers and additional score tabulators for different versions of playing the game as detailed in the instructions.

An exemplary martial arts training device comprises anatomically correct legs, arms, torso and head that can be used individually, or partly or fully assembled. A user interacts with the device, and receives both immediate feedback and a global analysis of his training session. Feedback can include whether proper forces and angles were applied to achieve an actual break or other desired fighting goal in an opponent, and can be measured by the actual breaking of various strike points on the device, or by alerting the user when an appropriate sensor is struck with the required strength. The device can include breakable joints, bones, as well as soft tissue targets preset to respond to a defined striking force or joint manipulation. The user can reset the damaged physical structure or response sensor to its original configuration and setting, making the device repeatedly reusable.

A protection device for a holder of a martial arts board/target provides protection from direct impact and/or from the force/shock that is transmitted rearward to the hand and wrists of the holder of the board/target. The device receives the board/target holder's fingers, and a slanted floor inside the device urges the fingers into a generally curled or other inwardly-slanted position, and urges the rest of the hand, the wrist, and forearm into ergonomic and safer positions. The device is preferably made of material(s) in a particular hardness range that protects the user's fingers but that also prevents injury to the striker who is hitting/kicking the board/target. There are preferably no flanges or stops that limit placement of the device to particular places on the board, but rather the holder determines and controls the placement.