The Complete Body Opponent Bag Book (Body Opponent Bag Series)

Great book! Sammy Franco explains the correct way to set up and use the Body Opponent Bag for effective training. No nonsense, just facts. I highly recommend it.

This book is a must have for anyone who owns or uses a Body Opponent Bag. It covers all the basics like punching combinations....at first it seems a little redundant, perhaps even dull for an experienced martial artist. I ask though , do you really train using ALL possible combinations or do you stick to a few "favorites" only? That question alone makes reading EVERY part of this book essential. It covers more though, a lot more! Besides basic striking, it covers first strikes, choking drills, stick/knife drills, proficiency drills and even razing drills. It covers realistic and practical training scheduled for continuous skill advancement. And as always, you can find the always handy glossary at the end of the book for quick reference. I don't just recommend this book , I consider it am essential companion to purchase with a BOB!

Read the reviews before purchasing this book. I guess I was expecting more? It is pretty basic and it does cover all areas of how you should use this the BOB optimally. There will be no technique instructions in this book, just general idea of how to perform a move. Rightly so, since this isn't a technique book, its an overview of how you can use the BOB to its fullest potential. But as someone who never has used any real punching bag or similar product tool, this book will help get you started on the right path to what you want to achieve.

If you have never attended a martial arts class this book has some good pointers for keeping you from hurting yourself or your BOB. For anyone who regularly trains in a dojo you will already be performing the techniques in this book. However, there are some good reminders such as how to protect your wrists. In summary a good book, but nothing new. Still I am glad I own a copy.

Again Sammy Franco has done it again. As an combatives instructor who owns two BOB training dummies this book is an excellent training guide.This book covers everything from setting up the BOB ,to equipment needed such as wraps and gloves. BOB isn't just a heavy bag but a realistic adult sized training partner. This book covers stances along with punching, kicking, grappling, ground and pound, weapons and much more. Sections on heart monitors, interval timers and the use of a video camera to see your form is also helpful. Time based BOB workouts are included in the book along with punching proficiency training charts. Photographs are abundant in the book to help you see combinations and charts to show sequence and reps. It's a great for beginners all the way up to advanced level. You fight like you train and train like you fight.

When I do Run-Hide-Fight Training BOB is there for me! No, I don't have Faculty and Staff working out on him to become combatants! However, what a great help explaining and demonstrating how proven defensive tactics and anatomy/physiology work together.

Some good tips for getting the most use out of the training dummy.

I've been a Self Defense practitioner for thirty two years and a Police Officer for fifteen. Sammy Franco is one of the best Reality based Self Defense instructors in the world today. I highly recommend this book.

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Superb book on the finest MMA dummy on the market. The knowledge contributes well to practical instruction on how to retain your life if attacked. Great combinations included!

Book has great photos showing stances, position for distancing and various drill recommendations.

Excellent information great buy.

What did I like, well nothing. You can find better ways to use BOB on you tube. I lost a DVD from back in the 90s that had a 100 odd move routine on it, so on this one I was expecting at least a few improved routines to be described, but sadly no.