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.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
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| Jose Arreola | 01/02/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Hello Mr. Alan. How are you doing? ..... |
| Mike | 12/30/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thank you so much for tthe help ..... |
| Steve | 09/09/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks Alan. No problem with the delay ..... |
| Evren | 09/19/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks very much Alan |
| jason | 06/04/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Outstanding! Thank you for the help! |
Recent Answers from Alan Kahn
2011-12-28 speed bag problems:
Hi Mike, This sounds like you are describing a free standing floor bag stand that has a single vertical pole up the middle with a speed bag rebound board attached. There are several models of these
2011-06-05 am i t0o old for boxin:
Hi Tenzin, No you are NOT too old for boxing. In fact taking up boxing in you teens is a perfect time to begin. I am not familiar with the amatuer boxing rules and systems of your country but finding
2010-12-06 Speed bag into hollow brick wall:
Hi James, I have seen many speed bag units on various types of concrete walls, but never hung them myself. Most had wood framing attached to the walls and the speed bag rack attached to the wood.
2010-09-02 What are some "fast" speed bags:
Hi Steve, Sorry for being late getting back to you. I was out over Labor day and didn't change my settings here. You are correct in the smaller bags are generally faster due to a shorter rebound
2010-04-01 pro coach/trainer license:
Hey Tommy States that honor or issue licenses for sports, including events, participants, coaches or officials, normally route all of that through their own states government office for that. Each
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