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  Apparatus and method for martial arts training, boxing and physical trainingUSPTO Application #: 20080032872Title: Apparatus and method for martial arts training, boxing and physical training Abstract: An apparatus and method for martial arts training comprise using a resilient cover, and a body material enclosed by the cover, as a striking apparatus. The striking apparatus can be attached to a punching bag to allow a martial arts practitioner to practice different striking techniques in combination by striking the punching bag with horizontal strikes and striking the striking apparatus with vertical strikes. (end of abstract) Agent: Myers & Kaplan Intellectual Property Law, L.L.C. - Atlanta, GA, US Inventor: Brian Nappier USPTO Applicaton #: 20080032872 - Class: 482083000 (USPTO) Related Patent Categories: Exercise Devices, Striking The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20080032872. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] The present Nonprovisional application is related to, and hereby claims priority to and the benefit of, U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/835,565, entitled "Apparatus and Method for Martial Arts Training, Boxing and Physical Training," filed on Aug. 4, 2006. TECHNICAL FIELD [0002] The present invention relates generally to sports and exercise equipment, and more specifically, to martial arts training equipment. DESCRIPTION OF RELATED ART [0003] Many competitive sports, such as boxing or other martial arts, involve striking an opponent, and require training in physical fitness, coordination, and striking technique. In order to train such skills, a practitioner relies on a regiment of exercises directed at improving one or more of such skills. Exercises previously employed have certain disadvantages, such as the need for the assistance of a trainer or partner, or the need of separate pieces of equipment. [0004] One such exercise involves the practitioner striking a padded bag. Bags of varying size and configuration have been designed in order to better train a particular striking technique. The result is that a practitioner is limited to training the particular striking technique when using the particular style of bag. Thus, in order to train multiple techniques, the practitioner must acquire multiple styles of bags, which is costly. Furthermore, each style of bag may require a specialized apparatus for its use which requires permanent attachment to a structure. Thus, in order to train various techniques, a large area is required to house the different bags. Even where the bags are designed to minimize the space needed for their use, or are portable such that they do not require a dedicated area, the practitioner must disassemble or rearrange the bags, resulting in wasted time, and preventing the practitioner from training multiple techniques together, or in rapid succession. [0005] Another exercise involves the practitioner striking pads held by a trainer. This exercise has the advantage that the trainer can move the pads into various positions and orientations in order to allow the practitioner to train multiple techniques together or in rapid succession. Furthermore, this exercise does not require a dedicated area, and only one style of pad need be purchased. It is not always possible or practicable, however, to train multiple striking techniques in this way due to the inconvenience and costs associated with using a trainer. Furthermore, the practitioner is limited by the availability and expertise of the trainer. [0006] What is needed is a method and apparatus for martial arts training which enables a martial arts practitioner to train multiple different striking techniques together or in rapid succession and provides a solution to the disadvantages of known exercises. BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0007] According to a first aspect of the invention, An apparatus for martial arts training comprising a cover comprising at least one sheet, the cover at least partially enclosing a space, a body at least partially disposed in the space and retained in the space by the cover, at least one attachment portion adapted to receive a strap, and at least one strap engaged with the attachment portion such that attaching the strap to a structure provides an attachment force retaining the apparatus in contact with a surface of the structure. [0008] According to a second aspect of the invention, an apparatus for martial arts training comprising a body adapted to be struck by a martial arts practitioner, the body having a first portion adapted to be struck using a first style of strike and a second portion adapted to be struck using a second style of strike different from the first style, and attachment means for fixedly attaching the body to a structure. [0009] According to a third aspect of the invention, a method for martial arts training comprising attaching a first body to a second body, the first body being adapted for horizontal striking, the second body being adapted for vertical striking, striking the first body with at least one horizontal strike, and striking the second body with at least one vertical strike, wherein the striking the first body occurs in rapid succession with the striking the second body. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0010] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a device according to the invention. [0011] FIG. 2 is another perspective view of the device illustrating means for attaching the device to a punching bag. [0012] FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of a device according to the invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [0013] In describing preferred embodiments of the present invention illustrated in the Figures, specific terminology is employed for the sake of clarity only. The invention is not intended to be limited to the specific terminology so selected, and it is to be understood that each specific element includes all technical equivalents that operate in a similar or analogous manner to accomplish the same or similar purpose. [0014] With reference to FIG. 1, an apparatus 10 according to the invention is shown having a generally polygonal shape, specifically a truncated pyramidal shape. Alternatively, apparatus 10 can have other shapes including rounded shapes such as semispherical or rounded polygonal shapes, so long as at least a portion of the surface of the shape is adapted to be struck by a martial arts practitioner. [0015] The apparatus 10 comprises a cover 11, which in one embodiment comprises a plurality of panels, including a top panel 11a, a bottom panel 11b (not shown) left and right side panels 11c and 11d, respectively, a back panel 11e (not shown), and a front panel 11f. Alternatively, the cover 10 may comprise a unitary cover, comprised of a single sheet. The sheet may be cut and attached at portions to provide the desired shape, or the sheet may be stretched, shrunk, or otherwise formed in the desired shape without seams. [0016] As shown in FIG. 1, each of the plurality of panels is attached to adjoining panels to achieve the desired shape by stitching, adhesive, removable fasteners such as zippers, buttons, or snaps, or a combination thereof. [0017] The plurality of panels are attached such that the shape formed by the plurality of panels at least partially encloses a space 12 (shown by dashed lines), which may be accessed by detaching at least a portion of one or more panels from adjoining panels. [0018] A body, or combination of bodies, 20 is disposed at least partially within the space 12 such that the body 20 is retained at least partially in the space 12 when the detached portions of the panel or panels are attached to adjoining panels. 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