Grappling Dummies

[twtguy]

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

[Guest]

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]

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]

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

[A-Zo]

Is 220 about the normal weight for one?

[Dresden]

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

[twtguy]

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]

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

https://www.grapplebooks.com

[dimmak786]

thanks great advice

[bodhisattva]

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

[JuijitsuMan]

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]

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]

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:

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

[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!

[DJColdfusion]

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!