MARTIAL ARTS TRAINING DEVICE

Abstract

Disclosed is a martial arts training device that is worn on a trainer's waist, and a pair of movable leg-strike units provided on the outer surface of both legs of the trainer are controlled at similar directions, speeds and strengths to real kicking, such that defensive and offensive training simulating a real fight may be performed as the trainee defends from and strikes the movable leg-strike units. The martial arts training device according to the present invention includes a waist-mounted unit worn on a trainer's waist, and a pair of movable leg-strike units, each movably connected to opposite sides of the waist-mounted unit and having a handle on the outer surface thereof to allow a trainer to perform a movable operation thereof.

Claims

1. A martial arts training device comprising: a waist-mounted unit worn on a trainer's waist; and a pair of movable leg-strike units each movably connected to opposite sides of the waist-mounted unit, the leg-strike units each having a handle on an outer surface thereof to allow a trainer to perform a movable operation thereof, wherein an arm-supporting cushion member elastically supporting the arm of a trainer who is holding the handle is positioned over the handle on the outer surface of the movable leg-strike unit, and a wrist-protecting cushion member to support the wrist of a trainer who is holding the handle is integrally formed on the bottom of the arm-supporting cushion member.

2. The martial arts training device according to claim 1, wherein the waist-mounted unit is formed of a waist belt.

3. The martial arts training device according to claim 2, wherein the waist-mounted unit has a wider width at a part thereof to encounter the lower torso portion of a trainer, so as to be supported on the concerned portion.

4. The martial arts training device according to claim 1, wherein the movable leg-strike unit comprises an outer cover movably connected to the opposite sides of the waist-mounted unit, and a cushion member provided in the outer cover.

5. The martial arts training device according to claim 4, wherein an opening and closing member for separation from the cushion member is provided in the outer cover.

6. The martial arts training device according to claim 4, wherein the outer cover is formed of one of leather, artificial leather, fiber and artificial fiber materials, the cushion member is formed of one of compressed sponge, formed rubber, formed silicon resin, and latex.

7. The martial arts training device according to claim 4, wherein the outer cover and the cushion member are formed with a cylindrical shape.

8. The martial arts training device according to claim 1, wherein the length of the movable leg-strike unit corresponds to the average leg length of an adult, and the top of the movable leg-strike unit is positioned at a height corresponding to the hip-joint portion of a trainer.

9. The martial arts training device according to claim 1, wherein the movable leg-strike unit is movably connected by a strap member formed of fiber or artificial fiber materials to the opposite sides of the waist-mounted unit.

10. The martial arts training device according to claim 1, wherein the movable leg-strike unit is movably connected by a ball-joint connecting member formed of metal or synthetic resin materials to the opposite sides of the waist-mounted unit.

11. The martial arts training device according to claim 1, wherein the movable leg-strike unit is movably connected to the opposite sides of the waist-mounted unit by a chain member formed of metal or synthetic resin materials.

12. The martial arts training device according to claim 1, wherein the movable leg-strike units are movably connected to the opposite sides of the waist-mounted unit by a string member formed of metal or synthetic resin materials

13. The martial arts training device according to claim 1, wherein an arm-binding member into which an arm of a trainer who is holding the handle is positioned on over the handle at the outer surface of the movable leg-strike unit.

14. The martial arts training device according to claim 13, wherein the arm-binding members in plural are separately arranged in up and down directions on the outer surface of the movable leg-strike unit.

15. The martial arts training device according to claim 1, wherein a reinforcement pad is provided in the front lower part of the movable leg-strike unit.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0031] The above and other objects, features and other advantages of the present disclosure will be more clearly understood from the following detailed description when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0032] FIG. 1 is a prospective view showing a martial arts training device according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0033] FIGS. 2 to 5 are exploded views showing a portion at which the movable leg-strike units are connected to the waist-mounted unit, in the martial arts training device according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0034] FIG. 6 is an exploded view showing a handle, in the martial arts training device according to an exemplary embodiment; and

[0035] FIGS. 7 to 9 are views showing use states of the martial arts training device according to an exemplary embodiment.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0036] Hereinbelow, preferred exemplary embodiments will be described in reference to the drawings attached hereto. However, it should be understood that the attached drawings are for illustrative purposes to explain the embodiments in details to such a degree that those having ordinary knowledge in the art to which the present disclosure pertains can easily implement it. It shall not be interpreted to imply that the technical idea and category of the present disclosure shall be limited thereby.

[0037] The martial arts training device according to the present disclosure includes a waist-mounted unit 100 mounted on a trainer's waist, and movable leg-strike units 200 respectively connected to opposite sides of the waist-mounted unit 100 and having a holding handle 210 on the outer surface thereof to enable a movable operation by the trainer.

[0038] The waist-mounted unit 100 is to fix the martial arts training device to a part of the trainer's body, which is mounted on the trainer's waist. The waist-mounted unit 100 is formed of a waist belt whose length may be adjusted. To allow the waist-mounted unit 100 to be supported on the lower torso portion of the trainer, a part thereof to encounter the concerned portion has a wider width than the other parts. Owing to this, as the waist-mounted unit 100 may be more firmly fixed to the lower torso portion of the trainer, this prevents the waist-mounted unit 100 from being turned when the movable leg-strike units 200 to be described below are used. The length of the waist-mounted unit 100 may be adjusted according to one of the methods of adjusting the length of the waist belt.

[0039] The movable leg-strike units 200 are movably connected to the opposite sides of the waist-mounted belt 100 described above. Motion of the movable leg-strike units 200 is controlled by the trainer, thus enabling the trainee to train both defensively and offensively.

[0040] The movable leg-strike units 200 each include an outer cover 220 connected to the waist-mounted unit 100, and a buffer material 230 provided inside the outer cover 20. The movable leg-strike unit 200 has a corresponding length to the average leg length of the adults so as to maximize the effect of actual kicking, and the top end thereof is positioned at the position corresponding to the trainer's hip joint. Accordingly, as the movable leg-strike unit 200 may be moved similarly as mimicking actual kicking by an adult, the trainee can train more effectively. At this time, the outer cover 220 and the buffer material 230 constituting the movable leg-strike unit 200 may be formed in a cylindrical shape, and it may be changed diversely into a shape similar to the actual legs of a human being.

[0041] The outer cover 220 is provided with an opening and closing member 220a to allow the buffer material 230 to be separated therefrom. As the opening and closing member 220a, any one of a strip, a zipper, a button, Velcro (hook-and-loop fastener), etc. that can open and close the outer cover 220, may be selectively used. Also, the outer cover 220 is formed of one of leather, artificial leather, fiber and synthetic fiber materials, and the buffer material 230 is formed of one of compressed sponge, foamed rubber, formed silicon resin or latex. As both the outer cover 220 and the buffer material 230 are made of smooth materials, the trainer and the trainee can both train simulating actual fights without the danger of injury.

[0042] A handle 210 whose movable operation may be performed by the trainer is also provided on each of the movable leg-strike units 200. The handles 210 are fixedly positioned on the movable leg-strike units 200, but the height thereof may also be adjusted according to the physical condition of the trainer. With holding the handle 210, the trainer moves the movable leg-strike units 200 toward the trainee at diverse directions, speeds, and strengths to simulate a low kick, a middle kick, a high kick, a front kick, etc.

[0043] An arm-binding member 250 is provided on the outer surface of the movable leg-strike unit 200, and it is to fix the lower arm portion of the trainer who is holding the handle 210. The arm-binding member 250 is positioned over the handle 210, and multiple arm-binding members 250 are separately arranged in up and down directions. The length thereof may also be adjusted to be in close contact with the lower arm of the trainer.

[0044] An arm-supporting cushion member 260 for supporting the trainer's arm is provided on the outer surface of the movable leg-strike unit 200, and it is smoothly contacted with the lower arm of the trainer fixedly positioned on the arm-supporting cushion member 260 when the trainer holds the handle 210. The arm-supporting member 260 is positioned over the handle 210 and inside the arm-binding member 250. In the process that the movable leg-strike unit 200 is repeatedly moved by the trainer, the lower arm portion of the trainer suffers from steady friction with the outer cover 220. The discomfort due to the friction may be relieved by the arm-supporting cushion member 260 and the trainer's lower arm may be protected and prevented from injury.

[0045] A wrist-protecting cushion member 270 for protecting a wearer's wrist is provided on the arm-supporting cushion member 260 by protruding thereon, and it supports the wrist of the trainer who is holding the holding handle 210. The wrist of the trainer holding the holding handle 210 receives steady shock due to the weight of the movable leg-strike unit 200 and repeated motion and impacts. As the wrist-protecting cushion member 270 protrudes on the bottom of the arm-supporting member 260, the trainer's wrist may be stably supported and protected from injury.

[0046] A reinforcement pad 280 is provided on the front lower part of the movable leg-strike unit 200, and it is to protect the outer cover 220 of the movable leg-strike unit 200, which is repeatedly used. The reinforcement pad 280 is made of the same material as the outer cover 220 and it may be replaced with a new one 280 if it is worn or torn due to repeated use.

[0047] The movable leg-strike units 200 described above may be movably connected to opposite sides of the waist-mounted unit 100 by use of diverse means.

[0048] As shown in FIG. 2, the movable leg-strike units 200 may be movably connected to the opposite sides of the waist-mounted unit 100 by a strap member 240a formed of fiber or synthetic fiber materials.

[0049] As shown in FIG. 3, the movable leg-strike units 200 may be movably connected to the opposite sides of the waist-mounted unit 100 by a ball-joint connecting member 240b produced by metal or synthetic resin materials.

[0050] As shown in FIG. 4, the movable leg-strike units 200 may be movably connected to the opposite sides of the waist-mounted unit 100 by a chain member 240c made of metal or synthetic resin materials.

[0051] As shown in FIG. 5, the movable leg-strike unit 200 may be movably connected to the opposite sides of the waist-mounted unit 100 by a string member 240d produced by metal or synthetic resin materials.

[0052] In the present disclosure, it has been described that the movable leg-strike units 200 may be connected to the waist-mounted unit 100 by the strap member 240a, the ball-joint connecting member 240b, the chain member 240c, or the string member 240d. However, it should be understood that the movable leg-strike units 200 may be connected to the waist-mounted unit 100 by diverse means other than described.

[0053] Hereinbelow, operations of the martial arts training device according to an exemplary embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 9.

[0054] First, the trainer wears the waist-mounted unit 100 and adjusts its length to confirm to his waist size, and inserts his hands into the arm-binding members 250 on the opposite sides of the movable leg-strike units 200 and holds the handle 210. At this time, his lower arm portion is in close contact with the arm-supporting cushion member 260 and his wrist portion is in close contact with the wrist-protecting cushion member 270.

[0055] Then, the trainer moves the movable leg-strike units 200 to simulate a kick toward the trainee. The movable leg-strike units 200 may be moved by the trainer at similar directions, speeds and strengths to kicking in an actual fight, making it possible for the trainee to conduct defensive kicking training. After the trainee defends the movable leg-strike units 200 moved toward him with use of his legs or arms, he/she can conduct offensive training to attack the trainer. Accordingly, diverse training such defense, attack after defense, attack, etc. to train for actual fights is possible, and reflexes can also be enhanced.

[0056] The martial arts training device according to the present disclosure is worn on the trainer's waist. As a pair of movable leg-strike units 200 provided on the outer surface of both of his legs are controlled at similar directions, speeds and strengths to kicking around the hip-joint portion, and defensive and offensive training for actual fights may be performed as the trainee defends from and kicks the movable leg-strike units 200.

[0057] Some exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure have been described. However, it will be obvious to those of ordinary skill in the art that the present disclosure can be embodied in other various modes without departing from the spirit and category thereof. Accordingly, the present disclosure should therefore not be limited by the above described embodiments.