Punching bag

A punching bag is a tough bag which is supposed to be punched a lot.  It is used in exercise or stress relief to improve one of three areas: physical strength, aerobic fitness or punching technique.

History
Punching bags have been used in martial arts for as long as there has been a written history of military training. Similar apparatus in Asian martial arts include the Okinawan makiwara and the Chinese mook jong, which may have padded striking surfaces attached to them.

Related pages
Boxing
Jujutsu
Karate
Kung Fu
Taekwondo

References

Category:Sports equipment
Category:Martial arts