Grappling Dummies

twtguy · 11-21-2007, 12:58 PM

Everywhere I look these things cost hundreds of dollars. So, I found a website where people have built their own. I was wondering if anyone in the forum has done this before or what they think of a homemade dummy.

heres a link to a good site with multiple variations of dummies

http://www.thelivingexample.com/eljefe.html

**Michael Wright** · 11-23-2007, 08:03 AM

Yeah I didn't want to shell out $399 on a grappling bag, so I looked to put one together myself. I only got so far, it was about 5 10 and 220lbs, it looked a bit of a mess with bits hanging out in all the wrong places. But then, I just looked over at my exgirlfriend and thought; why re-invent the wheel?

doubleouch · 11-24-2007, 07:21 PM

We had one of those grappling dummies at the gym. No one ever used it. It would never work for me because I don't have enough of an imagination to make it work. The only dummy I want involved in my grappling is me.

Dresden · 11-24-2007, 09:16 PM

Try a normal heavy bag. A little imagination and it'll work the same.

A-Zo · 11-28-2007, 02:46 PM

Is 220 about the normal weight for one?

Dresden · 11-28-2007, 09:04 PM

120's usually good. That'll get plenty heavy when you're tossing it around.

twtguy · 11-29-2007, 11:59 AM

ive tried a heavy bag before, but id rather have something to grab a hold of if im doing an arm bar or something. ive started to build my dummy already. maybe ill post pics when im done.

GrapplerB · 12-29-2007, 06:33 PM

Try tying a belt on the heavy bag and pull the belt as when you're doing straight armbars. I found this to be rather helpful. The belt is also useful as grips when practicing hip throws.

GrapplerB
www.grapplebooks.com

dimmak786 · 01-04-2008, 10:36 AM

thanks great advice

bodhisattva · 01-04-2008, 11:04 AM

They're especially useful for Greco Roman wrestling throwing drills.

JuijitsuMan · 04-15-2008, 08:27 AM

I have my grappling dummy for sale if anyones interested,

Its a I&I Sports -->CUSTOM<-- Bubba II with gi. About 5'7" 50 lbs
Barely used in last 2 years, in fact the arms are stiff as ever as its almost never used.

I paid $900 or so with delivery. Still have receipts. If anyones interested leave me a note:

adrian.dsouza@sympatico.ca

I'll be willing to let this dummy "like new" go for a very tempting price.

DJColdfusion · 04-15-2008, 08:39 AM

We have some wrestling dummies, super high quality. Some with legs, a couple without: Wrestling Shoes and Wrestling Gear from WrestlingGear.Com - Products available from Brute, ASICS, Adidas, and more.

DJColdfusion · 04-16-2008, 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Brewer

DJ,
Those are some awesom dummies, and great prices.

The "great prices" depend on the size you are looking for.

The $85 ones are kids toys.

However, a couple of nice things about the products are that:

They're leather, very tough leather
They come in free-style or Greco style (no legs)
You can get them in sizes ranging from about 60 pounds up to 250 pounds

jubaji · 04-16-2008, 05:07 AM

I know I've mentioned this before, but if you are willing to shell out the big bucks an ADAM takedown machine is an excellent training tool!

DJColdfusion · 04-16-2008, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jubaji

I know I've mentioned this before, but if you are willing to shell out the big bucks an ADAM takedown machine is an excellent training tool!

Really wish we had one!

11-21-2007, 12:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
twtguy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Muskegon, MI Posts: 236	Grappling Dummies Everywhere I look these things cost hundreds of dollars. So, I found a website where people have built their own. I was wondering if anyone in the forum has done this before or what they think of a homemade dummy. heres a link to a good site with multiple variations of dummies http://www.thelivingexample.com/eljefe.html

11-28-2007, 02:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
A-Zo Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 43	Is 220 about the normal weight for one? __________________ Fight Resources: wholesale karate uniforms

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bodhisattva Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: nowhere Posts: 583	They're especially useful for Greco Roman wrestling throwing drills. __________________ St. Louis MMA Training Club - MMA Boxing / Clinch / Submission Grappling / Wrestling Gym Portland MMA Training Club: MMA Boxing / Brazilian Jiu Jitsu / Greco Roman Wrestling

04-15-2008, 08:39 AM	#12 (permalink)
DJColdfusion Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: SLC, Utah Posts: 447	We have some wrestling dummies, super high quality. Some with legs, a couple without: Wrestling Shoes and Wrestling Gear from WrestlingGear.Com - Products available from Brute, ASICS, Adidas, and more. __________________ MaximumG.com -- Combat sports!

04-16-2008, 05:07 AM	#14 (permalink)
jubaji Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: koko Posts: 8,468	I know I've mentioned this before, but if you are willing to shell out the big bucks an ADAM takedown machine is an excellent training tool! __________________ Optional signature you may use to appear at bottom of your posts.

11-23-2007, 08:03 AM	#2 (permalink)
Michael Wright Premiere Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: London, England Posts: 979	Yeah I didn't want to shell out $399 on a grappling bag, so I looked to put one together myself. I only got so far, it was about 5 10 and 220lbs, it looked a bit of a mess with bits hanging out in all the wrong places. But then, I just looked over at my exgirlfriend and thought; why re-invent the wheel?

11-24-2007, 07:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
doubleouch Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: portland, or Posts: 417	We had one of those grappling dummies at the gym. No one ever used it. It would never work for me because I don't have enough of an imagination to make it work. The only dummy I want involved in my grappling is me.

11-24-2007, 09:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
Dresden Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 9	Try a normal heavy bag. A little imagination and it'll work the same.

11-28-2007, 09:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
Dresden Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 9	120's usually good. That'll get plenty heavy when you're tossing it around.

11-29-2007, 11:59 AM	#7 (permalink)
twtguy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Muskegon, MI Posts: 236	ive tried a heavy bag before, but id rather have something to grab a hold of if im doing an arm bar or something. ive started to build my dummy already. maybe ill post pics when im done.

12-29-2007, 06:33 PM	#8 (permalink)
GrapplerB Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 4	Try tying a belt on the heavy bag and pull the belt as when you're doing straight armbars. I found this to be rather helpful. The belt is also useful as grips when practicing hip throws. GrapplerB www.grapplebooks.com

01-04-2008, 10:36 AM	#9 (permalink)
dimmak786 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 33	thanks great advice

04-15-2008, 08:27 AM	#11 (permalink)
JuijitsuMan Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 21	I have my grappling dummy for sale if anyones interested, Its a I&I Sports -->CUSTOM<-- Bubba II with gi. About 5'7" 50 lbs Barely used in last 2 years, in fact the arms are stiff as ever as its almost never used. I paid $900 or so with delivery. Still have receipts. If anyones interested leave me a note: adrian.dsouza@sympatico.ca I'll be willing to let this dummy "like new" go for a very tempting price.

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