Boxing/Expert Profile

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.

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.