Patent ID: 7614980

Claim:
A modular device for securing a strikeable martial arts object, comprising: a base; a hinged frame configured to be removably connected to the base; at least one support member configured to be removably connected to the hinged frame; an object support assembly configured to be adjustably positioned along the hinged frame; and at least two retainers, including a first retainer and a second retainer, wherein the first retainer is pivotally connected to the object support assembly about a first substantially vertical axis and the second retainer is pivotally connected to the object support assembly about a second substantially vertical axis substantially parallel to the first substantially vertical axis, wherein the at least two retainers are configured to accept and retain a single strikeable martial arts object, and wherein the at least two retainers are configured to move and disengage the single strikeable martial arts object when at least a minimum force is applied to the single strikeable martial arts object.