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Expert Profile: Alan Kahn

Expertise: I can answer any questions concerning speed bag training, including equipment, setup, 24 punching techniques from all around the bag, creating non-stop combinations and martial arts training on the speed bag. Also, unique and advanced speed bag training such joining a speed bag with stationary cycles, stepping machines and rehabilitation.

Experience in the area
Author of the " Speed Bag Bible" book and video training program.

Publications
Black Belt Magazine ( 1991 ) and Martial Arts Training magazine (1998)

Education/Credentials
Masters degrees in Recreation Therapy and Rehabilitation counseling

Awards and Honors
Appeared in 1996 Olympics, doing speed bag demonstrations and seminars for security forces during the games. Invited to tour and demonstrate speed bag throughout China. Most major Boxing companies carry this program as THE source for speed bag training.

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What do you like about this subject? The speed bag allows for a tremendous amount of personal rhythmic expression while doing a workout. You can be jammin' to the beat while doing it. Nothing else like it in the fitness or music industry.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field? I am currently creating a rebound board with electronic drum triggers, so different areas of the rebounding bag can make different drum sounds as the bag strikes those areas.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know: The speed bag makes unique rhythmic sounds and accented beats that can be used to create improvised rhythmic "drum" solo's to your favorite music. It's like you are a second drummer with the band! see and hear a demo at: http://www.speedbagcentral.com/Demos.html

Something controversial or provocative about this subject The speed bag is a great target for martial arts kicks and mixing hand- foot combinations.

Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 4086
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Politeness	10.0 Best of the best
Number Of Questions Today (GMT time)		0
Max Questions to be Asked (Per Day, in GMT time)		10
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		582

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	06/04/09
10	10	10	10	04/24/09
10	10	10	10	04/07/09
10	10	10	10	02/02/09
10	10	10	10	01/25/09

User Comments

Outstanding! Thank you for the help!
(jason on 06/04/09)

Thanks Alan. I had not thought of 4 by 4's. The 2 by 6's are already in place [but not sheet rocked yet]. I wonder if I could sdd 4 x 4 to the 2 x6? o
(Nelson on 04/24/09)

Thanks. I did join the forum and already received some input. Thanks for the candid reply and I understand about family emergencies.
(Dave on 02/02/09)

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Recent Answers from Alan Kahn

2009-06-03 Heavy bag weight: HI Jason, I think you could use a bag of 100-120 lbs. You don't need a super heavy bag, particularly if you will focus on punching and not kicking. You could probably start out with a lighter 80lb...

2009-04-24 Best way to install speed bag platform.: You ask about adding the 4x4 along side the 2x6. Well, yes you could but if the purpose is to make the attachment point wider (4 inches) you could also just add another 2x6 and keep the lumber matched...

2009-04-23 Best way to install speed bag platform.: Hi Nelson, Wow, being able to custom modify a room for adding some punching bag equipment. That's awesome. I never had that opportunity. I have NOT hung that model bag platform personally, but...

2009-04-18 Jaw popping out: Hi Austin, I am Sorry to hear about that. My best advice is to see a Doctor. It sounds like you have some type of Temporomandibular Joint Disorder http://www.medicinenet.com/temporomandibular_joint__disorder/article...

2009-04-16 about training equipment: Hello Mary, I have heard of such things but have never seen one. I did not see the movie "Annapolis" so I can't say specifically what that device was or if it is a product available via retail. I...