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ajs1976
06-05-2006, 11:11 PM
Does anyone use a BOB for stick training? I'm wondering how well they hold up.
arnisador
06-05-2006, 11:35 PM
Mr. Hartman has several at his school. We beat them like...we beat Bob Hubbard. They take a surprising amount of abuse. I too thought the sticks would tear them up.
Bob Hubbard
06-06-2006, 12:05 AM
The sticks, the BOBS and this Bob. :D
Datu Tim Hartman
06-06-2006, 11:41 AM
If it is in your budget I would recommend getting one.
Carol
11-16-2006, 02:10 PM
Has anyone had noise issues with using a BOB in an apartment? Some folks have advised me of such a concern, but when I banged on one at Datu Hartman's school, they didn't seem that loud to me.
ajs1976
11-16-2006, 05:03 PM
I have one of the medium sized wave masters with a base that is about the same size as the one on Bob. I had it filled with water and whenever I would punch or kick it, it would tip a little and then slam back down onto the floor. Depending on the technique it will also slide across the floor, which can also be loud.

I replaced the water with sand (it was leaking) and put some puzzle matts under it and it is quiter now.
MSTCND
11-16-2006, 08:39 PM
Mr. Hartman has several at his school. We beat them like...we beat Bob Hubbard. They take a surprising amount of abuse. I too thought the sticks would tear them up.

If I remember correctly from the 2003 Winter Camp... Bob takes a surprising amount of abuse (physical and otherwise) as well!


:viking:
kellygemini12
11-20-2006, 08:56 PM
BoB is one bad dude,he takes a lickin and keeps on sittin,he dont care how good you are, you cant beat him!
Ron B
11-20-2006, 09:26 PM
I will be looking into getting a bob when I get my income tax refund next year.I train alone alot and it will be a good investment to practice targeting.
greg808
11-21-2006, 12:30 AM
whats a bob?
Carol
11-21-2006, 03:26 AM
Datu Hartman may say this is a Bob...(Bob Hubbard, that is) ;)

http://rustaz.net/images/bob_at_wmaa2005camp.jpg





The thread is referring to Century's Body Opponent Bag, or BOB. It's a body-shaped vinyl "bag".

http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0001DJW1E.01-ABGHDZ3KEZBCN._AA178_SCLZZZZZZZ_.gif http://www.ukfitnesssupplies.co.uk/mall/UKFitnessSuppliesLtd/customerimages/products/t_BYT-BOBXL.jpg http://img.shopping.com/cctool/PrdImg/images/pr/177X150/00/01/da/38/e8/31078632.JPG
ricthedic
11-21-2006, 09:45 AM
Looks like Bob got beat up tomany times! Just kidding Bob!
arnisador
11-21-2006, 11:38 AM
whats a bob?

It's a Body Opponent Bag (http://www.awma.com/index.cfm/action/productdetail/product_id/9313.htm); A molded upper torso for striking practice. They work well.
Datu Tim Hartman
11-21-2006, 12:05 PM
Datu Hartman may say this is a Bob...(Bob Hubbard, that is) ;)

http://rustaz.net/images/bob_at_wmaa2005camp.jpg



How did you know?
greg808
11-21-2006, 05:01 PM
In class we dont have a Bob yet, so Abe gets beat up alot.
greg808
11-21-2006, 05:04 PM
Actually in here in Hawaii we have more bannana trees than Bobs so alot of the old timers use bannana trees in our back yards.
Carol
11-21-2006, 10:00 PM
Actually in here in Hawaii we have more bannana trees than Bobs so alot of the old timers use bannana trees in our back yards.

I saw that demonstrated on a "Mind, Body, and Kickass Moves" (BBC series) clip on YouTube. That looks like a really cool way to practice.
Carol
11-21-2006, 10:04 PM
How did you know?

What happens at the Meet and Greet, stays at the Meet and Greet. :D
ricthedic
11-22-2006, 07:25 PM
Bob is a great training tool if you know how to use it,you should have your teacher show you what drills to do,if you dont,you could learn things that dont work in real fight! Always ask your teacher if what your doing is correct! He or she knows best!
Datu Tim Hartman
11-22-2006, 07:34 PM
What happens at the Meet and Greet, stays at the Meet and Greet. :D

Good Point!
p.v.
11-23-2006, 04:45 AM
What you think-what's better-BOB or tyre?
ricthedic
11-23-2006, 11:07 AM
Bob is better its a body and gives you a real sense of a live target! It also absorbs your strikes like one! You can hit bob with live sticks,He can take it,I think hes a marine or special forces?
stick fighter
11-23-2006, 06:20 PM
It is O.K.
ricthedic
11-23-2006, 11:20 PM
Show some enthusiasum,stick fighter! Kick bobs butt!
p.v.
11-24-2006, 05:22 AM
:) Well,I want this(kick him butt),but here is soo hard to find some like BOB.But I"never say die",so...
For now I used my partners:biggrinbo
arnisador
11-29-2006, 01:56 PM
What you think-what's better-BOB or tyre?

I like the BOB because it is human-shaped. I find it good training, both for stick and knife. I'd like to have one at home!