Abstract:
A device that trains a martial artist to kick. The device includes a stand and a target. The target extends adjustably outwardly from the stand and is kicked by the martial artist to train the martial artist to kick. The stand includes a base and a post with a lower end having a mortise therein. The base is T-shaped and includes a pair of separate members. Each member has a tongue. The tongues are abutted against each other and received in the mortise in the post, and in so doing, the pair of separate members are held together in the post and the post extends upwardly from the base. The target includes a collar that replaceably encircles the post and has at least one coil spring extending radially outwardly from respective sides thereof that engages a cushion to be kicked by the martial artist.

Description:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     1. Field of the Invention 
     The present invention relates to a device. More particularly, the present invention relates to a device for training a martial artist to kick. 
     2. Description of the Prior Art 
     Numerous innovations for martial arts practicing devices have been provided in the prior art that will be described. Even though these innovations may be suitable for the specific individual purposes to which they address, however, they differ from the present invention. 
     A FIRST EXAMPLE, U.S. Pat. No. Des. 356,127 to Mara teaches the ornamental design for martial arts practice stand. 
     A SECOND EXAMPLE, U.S. Pat. No. 4,662,630 to Dignard et al. teaches a martial arts striking apparatus including a striking board and mounting apparatus for mounting the striking board at different vertical heights and at different angles with respect to the vertical and for mounting the striking board resiliently whereby the board will pivot in response to a received blow and will thereafter be returned to its initial position. 
     A THIRD EXAMPLE, U.S. Pat. No. 4,817,941 to McCorry teaches an adjustable target holder for martial arts training that has a base, a vertical support post and an elongated bi-sectional arm. The first arm is hollow, is slidably attached to the post, and has an open distal end. The second arm is solid and includes an extension received in the first arm&#39;s hollow interior. The second arm extension rotates inside the first arm. The second arm is rotated and locked into a selected position by means of a push button and follower detent which is urged into one of a series of depressions in the first arm&#39;s interior. The second arm&#39;s distal end includes a chamber into which a target end is placed. The target end is held firmly in the second arm by wedges which are positioned by a rack and pinion. When a handle operably connected to the rack and pinion is turned, the wedges move to hold the target. The second arm is then rotated into a desired position, supporting the board horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. 
     A FOURTH EXAMPLE, U.S. Pat. No. 5,722,920 to Bauer teaches a martial arts practice apparatus comprising a support member. A facility is for positioning the support member vertically in a stationary manner. At least one target member is provided. A structure is for suspending the at least one target member outwardly from the support member in a height adjustable manner. An assemblage between the suspending structure and the at least one target member is for returning the at least one target member back to its original position after being struck and ticked by a martial artist. 
     A FIFTH EXAMPLE, U.S. Pat. No. 5,899,835 to Puranda teaches a multifunctional training device comprising a base adapted to be placed upon a horizontal support surface. A stanchion is also provided. A main coil spring has two ends. The first end is fixedly attached to the base, while the second end is fixedly attached to the stanchion. A body bag unit is removably attachable onto the stanchion to receive strikes from a trainee. A punching bag striking unit is removably attachable onto a top end of the stanchion to receive strikes from the trainee. 
     A SIXTH EXAMPLE, U.S. Pat. No. 5,921,895 to Lynch et al. teaches a martial arts striking device using a pair of spaced and heavy duty spring assemblies with a top bracket having a centered opening for receiving an upright post supporting a resilient striking bag. The lower ends of the spring assemblies are secured to a bottom bracket, which is fastened to a firm footing such as a floor. The wire making up the springs are of such a diameter that the springs have a low spring constant, meaning the springs are highly resistive to impacts against the bag and will return to an upright position without undue oscillation. 
     It is apparent that numerous innovations for martial arts practicing devices have been provided in the prior art that are adapted to be used. Furthermore, even though these innovations may be suitable for the specific individual purposes to which they address, however, they would not be suitable for the purposes of the present invention as heretofore described. 
     SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     ACCORDINGLY, AN OBJECT of the present invention is to provide a device for training a martial artist to kick that avoids the disadvantages of the prior art. 
     ANOTHER OBJECT of the present invention is to provide a device for training a martial artist to kick that is simple and inexpensive to manufacture. 
     STILL ANOTHER OBJECT of the present invention is to provide a device for training a martial artist to kick that is simple to use. 
     BRIEFLY STATED, STILL YET ANOTHER OBJECT of the present invention is to provide a device that trains a martial artist to kick. The device includes a stand and a target. The target extends adjustably outwardly from the stand and is kicked by the martial artist to train the martial artist to kick. The stand includes a base and a post with a lower end having a mortise therein. The base is T-shaped and includes a pair of separate members. Each member has a tongue. The tongues are abutted against each other and received in the mortise in the post, and in so doing, the pair of separate members are held together in the post and the post extends upwardly from the base. The target includes a collar that replaceably encircles the post and has at least one coil spring extending radially outwardly from respective sides thereof that engages a cushion to be kicked by the martial artist. 
    
    
     The novel features which are considered characteristic of the present invention are set forth in the appended claims. The invention itself, however, both as to its construction and its method of operation, together with additional objects and advantages thereof, will be best understood from the following description of the specific embodiments when read and understood in connection with the accompanying drawing. 
     BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING 
     The figures of the drawing are briefly described as follows: 
     FIG. 1 is a diagrammatic perspective view of the present invention in use; 
     FIG. 2 is an enlarged exploded diagrammatic front elevational view of the area generally enclosed by the dotted curve identified by ARROW  2  in FIG. 1; and 
     FIG. 3 is a diagrammatic top plan view taken generally in the direction of ARROW  3  in FIG. 3; and 
     FIG. 4 is an enlarged diagrammatic top plan view of the area generally enclosed by the dotted curve identified by ARROW  4  in FIG.  1 . 
     
       
         
               
             
               
               
             
           
               
                   
               
               
                 LIST OF REFERENCE NUMERALS UTILIZED IN THE DRAWING 
               
               
                   
               
             
             
               
                   
               
             
          
           
               
                 D 
                 depth of tongue 38 of first member 20 of base 16 of stand 12 
               
               
                 D 
                 depth of tongue 52 of second member 40 of base 16 of stand 12 
               
               
                 H 
                 height of groove 32 in first member 20 of base 16 of stand 12 
               
               
                 H 
                 height of tongue 38 of first member 20 of base 16 of stand 12 
               
               
                 H 
                 height of second member 40 of base 16 of stand 12 
               
               
                 H 
                 height of tongue 52 of second member 40 of base 16 of stand 12 
               
               
                 W 
                 width of groove 32 in first member 20 of base 16 of stand 12 
               
               
                 W 
                 width of tongue 38 of first member 20 of base 16 of stand 12 
               
               
                 W 
                 width of second member 40 of base 16 of stand 12 
               
               
                 W 
                 width of tongue 52 of second member 40 of base 16 of stand 12 
               
               
                 10 
                 device of present invention for training martial artist 11 to kick 
               
               
                 11 
                 martial artist 
               
               
                 12 
                 stand for extending upwardly from floor 13 
               
               
                 13 
                 floor 
               
               
                 14 
                 target for kicking by martial artist so as to train martial artist to 
               
               
                   
                 kick 
               
               
                 16 
                 base of stand 12 for resting on floor 13 
               
               
                 18 
                 post of stand 12 
               
               
                 20 
                 first member of base 16 of stand 12 for resting on floor 13 
               
               
                 22 
                 lowermost surface of first member 20 of base 16 of stand 12 for 
               
               
                   
                 resting on floor 13 
               
               
                 24 
                 pair of side surfaces of first member 20 of base 16 of stand 12 
               
               
                 26 
                 uppermost surface of first member 20 of base 16 of stand 12 
               
               
                 28 
                 pair of terminal ends of one side surface of pair of side surfaces 24 
               
               
                   
                 of first member 20 of base 16 of stand 18 
               
               
                 30 
                 center of one side surface of pair of side surfaces 24 of first 
               
               
                   
                 member 20 of base 16 of stand 18 
               
               
                 32 
                 groove in first member 20 of base 16 of stand 12 
               
               
                 34 
                 pair of terminal ends of top surface 26 of first member 20 of 
               
               
                   
                 base 16 of stand 18 
               
               
                 36 
                 center of top surface 26 of first member 20 of base 16 of stand 18 
               
               
                 38 
                 tongue of first member 20 of base 16 of stand 12 
               
               
                 40 
                 second member of base 16 of stand 12 for resting on floor 13 
               
               
                 42 
                 lowermost surface of second member 40 of base 16 of stand 12 for 
               
               
                   
                 resting on floor 13. 
               
               
                 44 
                 pair of side surfaces of second member 40 of base 16 of stand 12 
               
               
                 46 
                 uppermost surface of second member 40 of base 16 of stand 12 
               
               
                 48 
                 pair of ends of second member 40 of base 16 of stand 12 
               
               
                 50 
                 pair of terminal ends of top surface 46 of second member 40 of 
               
               
                   
                 base 16 of stand 12 
               
               
                 52 
                 tongue of second member 40 of base 16 of stand 12 
               
               
                 53 
                 intersection point of base 16 of stand 12 
               
               
                 54 
                 combination tongue of base 16 of stand 12 
               
               
                 56 
                 lowermost end of post 18 of stand 12 
               
               
                 58 
                 first pair of opposing side surfaces of post 18 of stand 12 
               
               
                 60 
                 second pair of opposing side surfaces of post 18 of stand 12 
               
               
                 62 
                 throughslot through second pair of opposing side surfaces 60 of 
               
               
                   
                 post 18 of the stand 12 
               
               
                 64 
                 tube of post 18 of stand 12 
               
               
                 65 
                 one end of tube 64 of post 18 of stand 12 
               
               
                 66 
                 free end of tube 64 of post 18 of stand 12 
               
               
                 68 
                 far point of free end 66 of tube 64 of post 18 of stand 12 
               
               
                 69 
                 grip of post 18 of stand 12 
               
               
                 70 
                 handle of grip 69 of post 18 of stand 12 
               
               
                 72 
                 screw of grip 69 of post 18 of stand 12 
               
               
                 73 
                 free end of screw 72 of grip 69 of post 18 of stand 12 
               
               
                 74 
                 nut of grip 69 of post 18 of stand 12 
               
               
                 76 
                 collar of target 14 
               
               
                 78 
                 at least one bag of target 14 
               
               
                 80 
                 slender band of collar 76 of target 14 
               
               
                 82 
                 first pair of opposing side walls of collar 76 of target 14 
               
               
                 84 
                 second pair of opposing side walls of collar 76 of target 14 
               
               
                 86 
                 first pair of brackets of collar 76 of target 14 
               
               
                 87 
                 transverse portions 87 of first pair of opposing side walls 82 of 
               
               
                   
                 collar 76 of target 14, respectively 
               
               
                 88 
                 second bracket of collar 76 of target 14 
               
               
                 89 
                 throughbores through transverse portions 87 of first pair of 
               
               
                   
                 brackets 86 of collar 76 of target 14, respectively 
               
               
                 90 
                 transverse portion of second bracket 88 of collar 76 of target 14 
               
               
                 92 
                 throughbore through transverse portion 90 of second bracket 88 of 
               
               
                   
                 collar 76 of target 14 
               
               
                 93 
                 first fastener of at least one bag 78 of target 14 
               
               
                 94 
                 head of first fastener 93 of at least one bag 78 of target 14 
               
               
                 96 
                 coil spring of at least one bag 78 of target 14 
               
               
                 98 
                 first end of coil spring 96 of at least one bag 78 of target 14 
               
               
                 100 
                 second end of coil spring 96 of at least one bag 78 of target 14 
               
               
                 102 
                 second fastener of at least one bag 78 of target 14 
               
               
                 103 
                 throughbore through second fastener of at least one bag 78 of 
               
               
                   
                 target 14 
               
               
                 104 
                 coupling of at least one bag 78 of target 14 
               
               
                 106 
                 first end of coupling 104 of at least one bag 78 of target 14 
               
               
                 108 
                 second end of coupling 104 of at least one bag 78 of target 14 
               
               
                 110 
                 throughbore through coupling 104 of at least one bag 78 of target 
               
               
                   
                 14 
               
               
                 112 
                 pin of at least one bag 78 of target 14 
               
               
                 114 
                 rod of at least one bag 78 of target 14 
               
               
                 116 
                 first end of rod 114 of at least one bag 78 of target 14 
               
               
                 118 
                 cushion of at least one bag 78 of target 14 
               
               
                 120 
                 covering completely encasing cushion 118 of at least one bag 78 
               
               
                   
                 of target 14 
               
               
                 122 
                 pull cord of covering 120 of at least one bag 78 of target 14 
               
               
                 124 
                 tube of collar 76 of target 14 
               
               
                 126 
                 one end of tube 124 of collar 76 of target 14 
               
               
                 128 
                 free end of tube 124 of collar 76 of target 14 
               
               
                 13e 
                 far point of free end 128 of tube 124 of collar 76 of target 14 
               
               
                 132 
                 grip of collar 76 of target 14 
               
               
                 134 
                 handle of grip 132 of collar 76 of target 14 
               
               
                 136 
                 screw of grip 132 of collar 76 of target 14 
               
               
                 138 
                 free end of screw 136 of grip 132 of collar 76 of target 14 
               
               
                 140 
                 nut of grip 132 of collar 76 of target 14 
               
               
                   
               
             
          
         
       
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT 
     Referring now to the figures, in which like numerals indicate like parts, and particularly to FIG. 1, the device of the present invention is shown generally at  10  for training a martial artist  11  to kick. 
     The overall configuration of the device  10  can best be seen in FIG. 1, and as such, will be discussed with reference thereto. 
     The device  10  comprises a stand  12  for extending upwardly from a floor  13 , and a target  14  that extends adjustably outwardly from the stand  12  and is for kicking by the martial artist so as to train the martial artist to kick. 
     The specific configuration of the stand  12  can best be seen in FIGS. 1-3, and as such, will be discussed with reference thereto. 
     The stand  12  comprises a base  16  for resting on the floor  13 , and a post  18  that extends replaceably upwardly from the base  16  of the stand  12 . 
     The base  16  of the stand  12  is T-shaped. 
     The base  16  of the stand  12  comprises a first member  20  that is slender, elongated, and rectangular-parallelepiped-shaped, and is for resting on the floor  13 . 
     The first member  20  of the base  16  has a lowermost surface  22  that is horizontally-oriented and is for resting on the floor  13 , a pair of side surfaces  24  that are vertically-oriented and extend upwardly from the lowermost surface  22  of the first member  20 , a height, and an uppermost surface  26  that is horizontally-oriented. 
     One side surface  24  of the first member  20  of the base  16  has a pair of terminal ends  28 , and a center  30  that is located midway between the pair of terminal ends  28  of the one side surface  24  of the first member  20 . 
     The first member  20  of the base  16  has a groove  32  that is disposed in the center  30  of the one side surface  24  of the first member  20   
     The groove  32  in the first member  20  of the base  16  is vertically-oriented, rectangular-parallelepiped-shaped, and has a width W. 
     The groove  32  in the first member  20  of the base  16  extends vertically from, and opens into, the lowermost surface  22  of the first member  20  of the base  16 , to, and opens into, the uppermost surface  26  of the first member  20  of the base  16 , and horizontally to, midway between the pair of side surface  24  of the first member  20  of the base  16 . 
     The top surface  26  of the first member  20  of the base  16  has a pair of terminal ends  34 , and a center  36  that is located midway between the pair of terminal ends  34  of the top surface  26  of the first member  20 . 
     The first member  20  of the base  16  has a tongue  38  that extends upwardly from the center  36  of the top surface  26  of the first member. 
     The tongue  38  on the first member  20  of the base  16  is vertically-oriented, rectangular-parallelepiped-shaped, and has a width W, a height H, and a depth D. 
     The tongue  38  on the first member  20  of the base  16  extends horizontally from flush with the groove  32  in the first member  20  of the base  16 , to short of the other side surface  24  of the first member  20  of the base  16 . 
     The width W of the tongue  38  on the first member  20  of the base  16  is equal to the width W of the groove  32  in the first member  20  of the base  16 . 
     The base  16  of the stand  12  further comprises a second member  40  that is slender, elongated, and rectangular-parallelepiped-shaped, and is for resting on the floor  13 . 
     The second member  40  of the base  16  has a lowermost surface  42  that is horizontally-oriented and is for resting on the floor  13 , a pair of side surfaces  44  that are vertically-oriented and extend upwardly from the lowermost surface  42  of the second member  40 , an uppermost surface  46  that is horizontally-oriented, a width W, a height H, and a pair of ends  48 . 
     The width W of the second member  40  of the base  16  is equal to the width W of the groove  32  in the first member  20  of the base  16 . 
     The height H of the second member  40  of the base  16  is equal to the height H of the groove  32  in the first member  20  of the base  16 . 
     The top surface  46  of the second member  40  of the base  16 .has a pair of terminal ends  50 . 
     The second member  40  of the base  16  has a tongue  52  that extends upwardly from one terminal end  50  of the top surface  46  of the second member. 
     The tongue  52  on the second member  40  of the base  16  is vertically-oriented, rectangular-parallelepiped-shaped, and has a width W, a height H, and a depth D. 
     The tongue  52  on the second member  40  of the base  16  extends horizontally from one side surface  44  of the second member  40  of the base  16 , to the other side surface  44  of the second member  40  of the base  16 , and is flush with the one end  48  of the second member  40  of the base  16 . 
     The width W of the tongue  52  on the second member  40  of the base  16  is equal to the width W of the tongue  38  on the first member  20  of the base  16 . 
     The height H of the tongue  52  on the second member  40  of the base  16  is equal to the height H of the tongue  38  on the first member  20  of the base  16 . 
     The depth D of the tongue  52  on the second member  40  of the base  16  is equal to the depth D of the tongue  38  on the first member  20  of the base  16 . 
     The one end  48  of the second member  40  of the base  16  replaceably enters into, and fills completely, the groove  32  in the first member  20  of the base  16  so as to allow the second member  40  of the base  16  to be perpendicular to, and form an intersection point  53  with, the first member  20  of the base  16 , and in so doing, abuts the tongue  52  on the second member  40  of the base  16  flush with the tongue  38  on the first member  20  of the base  16  so as to form a combination tongue  54 , and when done, the tongue  52  on the second member  40  of the base  16  extends to short of the one side surface  28  of the first member  20  of the base  16  an amount equal to that that the tongue  38  on the first member  20  of the base  16  extends short of the other side surface  28  of the first member  20  of the base  16 , and in so doing, centers the combination tongue  54  on the intersection point  53  of the base  16 , by virtue of the groove  32  in the first member  20  of the base  16  extending halfway into the first member  20  of the base  16 , the tongue  38  on the first member  20  of the base  16  extending therefrom to short of the other side surface  28  of the first member  20  of the base  16 , and the depth D of the tongue  38  on the first member  20  of the base  16  being equal to the depth D of the tongue  52  on the second member  40  of the base  16 . 
     The post  18  of the stand  12  extends replaceably upwardly from the intersection point  53  of the base  16 . 
     The post  18  of the stand  12  is slender, elongated, rectangular-parallelepiped-shaped, and extends upwardly from the base  16  of the stand  12 . 
     The post  18  of the stand  12  has a lowermost end  56  that is horizontally-oriented, a first pair of opposing side surfaces  58  that are vertically-oriented and extend upwardly from the lowermost end  56  of the post  18 , and a second pair of opposing side surfaces  60  that are vertically-oriented, extend upwardly from the lowermost end  56  of the post  18 , and are perpendicular to the first pair of opposing surfaces  58  of the post  18 . 
     The lowermost end  56  of the post  18  is hollow so as to receive the combination tongue  53 , and when done, the post  18  extends vertically upwardly from the base  16 . 
     The lowermost end  56  of the post  18  has a throughslot  62  that extends through the second pair of opposing side surfaces  60  of the post  18 , approximately midway between the first pair of opposing side surfaces  58  of the post  18 . 
     The post  18  has a tube  64  that is affixed across one second opposing side surface  60  of the post  18 , and extends, at one end  65  thereof, from flush with one first opposing side surface  58  of the post  18 , to, at a free end  66  thereof, just past the other first opposing side surface  58  of the post  18 . 
     The free end  66  of the tube  64  is skewed so as to have a far point  68 . 
     The post  18  has a grip  69  that is slender, elongated, and L-shaped. 
     The grip  69  of the post  18  has a handle  76  and a screw  72  that is perpendicular to the handle  70  of the grip  69  of the post  18 . 
     The screw  72  of the grip  69  of the post  18  extends freely into the tube  64  of the post  18 , from the free end  66  of the tube  64 , to past the one end  65  of the tube  66 , and at a free end  73  thereof, engages a nut  74 , and when the lowermost end  56  of the post  18  receives the combination tongue  53 , and the handle  70  of the grip  69  of the post  18  is free of the far point  68  of the tube  64 , the nut  74  of the grip  69  of the post  18  is tightened causing the throughslot  62  in the post  18  to compress and secure the post  18  onto the base  16 , and when done, the handle  70  of the grip  69  of the post  18  is turned until it abuts against the far point  68  of the tube  64 , and when done, an outward pressure is created on the handle  70  of the grip  69  of the post  18  that prevents the grip  69  from unintentional rotation. 
     The nut  74  of the grip  69  of the post is an acorn nut so as to completely cover the free end  73  of the screw  72  and prevent the free end  73  of the screw  72  from injuring anyone unintentionally engaging it. 
     The specific configuration of the target  14  can best be seen in FIG. 4, and as such, will be discussed with reference thereto. 
     The target  14  comprises a collar  76  that conformingly encircles the post  12  of the stand  12 , and at least one bag  78  that extends radially outwardly from the collar  76  of the target  14 . 
     The collar  76  of the target  14  is a slender band  80 . 
     The collar  76  of the target  14  has a first pair of opposing side walls  82  that are horizontally-oriented and directly contact the first pair of opposing side surfaces  58  of the post  18 , respectively, and a second pair of opposing side walls  84  that are horizontally-oriented, directly contact the second pair of opposing side surfaces  60  of the post  18 , respectively, and are perpendicular to the first pair of opposing walls  82  of the collar  76 . 
     One second opposing side wall  84  of the collar  76  that is in direct contact with the one second opposing side surface  60  of the post  18  is discontinuous. 
     The collar  76  of the target  14  has a first pair of brackets  86  that are horizontally-oriented, C-shaped, and extend outwardly from, and across, at transverse portions  87  thereof, the first pair of opposing side walls  82  of the collar  76 , respectively. 
     The transverse portions  87  of the first pair of brackets  86  have throughbores  89  that extend centrally therethrough, respectively. 
     The collar  76  of the target  14  has a second bracket  88  that is horizontally-oriented, C-shaped, and extends outwardly from, and across, at a transverse portion  90  thereof, the other second opposing side wall  84  of the collar  76 . 
     The transverse portion  90  of the second bracket  88  has a throughbore  92  that extends centrally therethrough. 
     The at least one bag  78  of the target  14  extends from any one of the first pair of brackets  86  of the collar  76  and the second bracket  88 , and when the at least one bag  78  of the target  14  is more than one, the more than one bag of the target  14  extend from any combination of the first pair of brackets  86  of the collar  76  and the second bracket  88 , respectively. 
     The at least one bag  78  of the target  14  comprises a first fastener  93  that is horizontally-oriented and extends radially outwardly through an associated one of the throughbores  89  in the first pair of brackets and the throughbore  92  in the second bracket  88 , and is prevented from extending completely therethrough by a head  94  of the first fastener  93 . 
     The at least one bag  78  of the target  14  comprises a coil spring  96  that is affixed, at a first end  98  thereof, to the first fastener  93  of the at least one bag  78 . 
     The at least one bag  78  of the target  14  comprises a second fastener  102  that is affixed to, and extends axially from, a second end  100  of the coil spring  96 . 
     The second fastener  102  of the at least one bag  78  has a throughbore  103  that extends transversely therethrough. 
     The at least one bag  78  of the target  14  comprises a coupling  104  that is tubular, and receives axially, at a first end  106  thereof, the second fastener  102  of the at least one bag  78 , and extends axially therefrom, to a second end  108  thereof. 
     The coupling  104  of the at least one bag  78  has a throughbore  110  that extends transversely therethrough and is aligned with the throughbore  103  in the second fastener  102  of the at least one bag  78 . 
     The second fastener  102  of the at least one bag  78  is selectively maintained in the first end  106  of the coupling  104  of the at least one bag  78  by a pin  112  that replaceably enters into the throughbore  110  in the coupling  104  of the at least one bag  78  and the throughbore  103  in the second fastener  102  of the at least one bag  78 . 
     The at least one bag  78  comprises a rod  114  that has a first end  116  affixed in, for movement with, the second end  108  of the coupling  104  of the at least one bag  78 . 
     The rod  114  of the at least one bag  78  extends axially from the coupling  104  of the at least one bag  78 . 
     The at least one bag  78  comprises a cushion  118  that is cylindrically-shaped and axially receives the rod  114  of the at least one bag  78  centrally therethrough for movement therewith. 
     The cushion  118  of the at least one bag  78  is spaced from the coupling  104  of the at least one bag  78 . 
     The cushion  118  of the at least one bag  78  is completely encased in a covering  120  that conforms to the cushion  118  of the at least one bag  78 . 
     The covering  120  of the cushion  118  is made of a fabric. 
     The covering  120  of the cushion  118  is replaceably maintained on the cushion  118  of the at least one bag  78  by a pull cord  122 . 
     The collar  76  has a tube  124  that is discontinuous and is affixed across the one second opposing side wall  84  of the collar  76 , and extends, at one end  126  thereof, from flush with one first opposing side wall  82  of the collar  76 , to, at a free end  128  thereof, just past the other first opposing side wall  82  of the collar  76 . 
     The discontinuation of the tube  124  of the collar  124  is aligned with the discontinuation of the one second opposing side wall  84  of the collar  76 . 
     The free end  128  of the tube  124  of the collar  76  is skewed so as to have a far point  130 . 
     The collar  76  has a grip  132  that is slender, elongated, and L-shaped. 
     The grip  132  of the collar  76  has a handle  134  and a screw  136  that is perpendicular to the handle  134  of the grip  132  of the collar  76 . 
     The screw  136  of the grip  132  of the collar  76  extends freely into the tube  124  of the collar  76 , from the free end  128  of the tube  64  of the collar  76 , to past the one end  126  of the tube  124  of the collar  76 , and at a free end  138  thereof, engages a nut  140 , and when the collar  76  receives the post  18 , and the handle  134  of the grip  132  of the collar  76  is free of the far point  130  of the tube  124  of the collar  76 , the nut  140  of the grip  132  of the collar  76  is tightened causing the discontinuation of the tube  124  of the collar  124  and the discontinuation of the one second opposing side wall  84  of the collar  76  to compress and secure the collar  76  around the post  18 , and when done, the handle  134  of the grip  132  of the collar  76  is turned until it abuts against the far point  130  of the tube  124  of the collar  76 , and when done, an outward pressure is created on the handle  134  of the grip  132  of the collar  76  that prevents the grip  132  of the collar  76  from unintentional rotation. 
     The nut  140  of the grip  132  of the collar  76  is an acorn nut so as to completely cover the free end  138  of the screw  136  of the collar  76  and prevent the free end  138  of the screw  136  of the collar  76  from injuring anyone unintentionally engaging it. 
     It will be understood that each of the elements described above, or two or more together, may also find a useful application in other types of constructions differing from the types described above. 
     While the invention has been illustrated and described as embodied in a device for training a martial artist to kick, however, it is not limited to the details shown, since it will be understood that various omissions, modifications, substitutions and changes in the forms and details of the device illustrated and its operation can be made by those skilled in the art without departing in any way from the spirit of the present invention. 
     Without further analysis, the foregoing will so fully reveal the gist of the present invention that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily adapt it for various applications without omitting features that, from the standpoint of prior art, fairly constitute characteristics of the generic or specific aspects of this invention.