Patent ID: 7118516
Filing Date: 2006-10-10
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
1. A physical training device for applying resistance forces to the human body in varying modes of movement for simulating martial arts techniques, the device comprising: a conformable grip configured to accept a human hand formed in a fist, the grip having a medial and lateral side; a flat elongated flexible medial strap extending from the grip medial side to a respective strap end; a flat elongated flexible lateral strap extending from the grip lateral side to a respective strap end; a flexible clench strap within the grip and extending from the medial side to the lateral side; a top cross-strap distanced from the grip and extending between the medial strap and the lateral strap; and a bottom cross-strap distanced from the grip and extending between the medial strap and the lateral strap; and wherein: the grip has a most distal point for receiving the knuckles of a user's fist; and the medial and lateral straps each have an open length of at least 24 inches from the most distal point.