Tyre Punch bag

Jack_regan

I came across the idea for making a tyre punch bag whilst looking on youtube. Just thought I'd share the idea on here in case anybody is looking for a small project for the bank holiday weekend.

I find it works really well for punching, kicking etc. It has the added advantages of being very durable and weatherproof. (So good for outside use) And of course you can get the tyres for free.

I have mine mounted on an old esb pole with some coach bolts/washers. But if you don't happen to have an esb pole lying around, i'm sure it could be mounted on a wall etc.

Below is a link to a youtube search for "Tyre punchbag" for more inspiration and ideas.

http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=tyre+punch+bag&oq=tyre+punch+bag&gs_l=youtube.3..0.2248.6913.0.8075.14.11.0.3.3.0.195.834.7j4.11.0...0.0...1ac.1.11.youtube.fLTysn-owEA

Here are a few photos of my attempt at making one.


Top and bottom tyre fixed to pole with 4 coach bolts/washers on each tyre. Two middle tyres fixed to top and bottom with hex head bolt, washers and nut.
{note watch out for the steel reinforcing in the tyres(hss drill bit needed)}

(Front view)


(Side view)


(Fixings)

pablohoney87

I dont really see the point
Its not like punch bags are that expensive or hard to find in fairness

Jack_regan

pablohoney87 wrote: »

I dont really see the point
Its not like punch bags are that expensive or hard to find in fairness

No they're not that expensive but I'd say this one cost me less than a fiver (fixings). It actually saved me money, cos the tyre places charge €3 recyling charge per tyre! I have a punchbag myself as well,inside the garage. I don't think it would last that long hung up outside in the elements. The tyres are very durable also, I don't think I'll be needing much gaffer tape on them unlike my indoor bag.

The only other advantage of it is the fixed nature of the tyres, no swinging of the bag. I find also it's good for a few different things, uppercut shots on the top tyre and reach around jab shots to the body (middle tyres) . Downward shoulder kicks on top of middle tyre. Knee's to the underside of the middle tyre etc.

I'm not suggesting it's going to be for everyone but if somebody finds themselves on a very tight budget I don't think they'll get one cheaper than this and also it's a good use for old tyres. Sure you won't know how good it is unless you make one yourself! But I take your point if you're happy with current punch bag arrangements then it's not going to be for you.

Hopefully somebody will be inspired to make one themselves. Don't forget to post a few photo's if you make one.

Just from a personal point of view I'm finding that I'm using it a lot more than I was using my indoor bag (but maybe that's just because it's outside in the fresh air with plenty of space around it.)

mathepac

Is that you John Boy?

Jack_regan

Good night grandpa.

Jack_regan

... good for weapons training also, nunchucks, tonfa etc. God you'd swear I was selling these things the way I'm pushing them!

Niall Keane

Oldschool! I like it!

Especially the outdoor allweather durability, i have a freestanding punch bag thing, got to pack away the red man pad thing after use (UV degradation) and so its never just there for the casual kick in the head! :-(

Also the tyre aesthetic beats the "whats that giant dildo in the back garden?" Aesthetic of the stand-alone minus the packed away red man thing!

I assume you have another telephone pole at the far corner of the shelter? Drill a few holes, place a few "wooden" arms in it tie some rope and use to support other "arms" that can have some give, and you have a wooden dummy, originals were ship masts used by Chinese immigrants sailing to USA. Lots of how to schematics online.

Jack_regan

Niall Keane wrote: »

I assume you have another telephone pole at the far corner of the shelter? Drill a few holes, place a few "wooden" arms in it tie some rope and use to support other "arms" that can have some give, and you have a wooden dummy, originals were ship masts used by Chinese immigrants sailing to USA. Lots of how to schematics online.

Yes four esb poles on the shelter. It's funny you should mention the wooden dummy, it was home made wooden dummies that I was researching on youtube when I came across the tyre punchbags. One day I'll get around to it...

I'd say I'll start off trying to make something like this trapping arm dummy first.

Niall Keane

Btw...

Leave some space around the tyres / dummy and practice delivering strikes etc. as you move around and off his (the bags) centre, its as important to practice leaving an engagement regaining control of range an angle while returning to guard.

Its been my experience that probably 90% of fighters fight off a platform ie from a almost static stance when actually delivering combos. Sure they can wheel up the tank with some fluid movement sometimes but once the battle beginns they are like lumbering heavy artillary.
I remember chatting to Nicholas Cruz one time and his astute observation that the vast majority of professional boxers cant actually punch "as" they backpeddle, leaving them highly exposed. Same thing really.
But think about how people train on heavy bags? Mostly static! Fantstic looking combos and excellent endurance but without being able to use such as range and angle changes as it does in fighting it all ends up like Lee's famous comment...
"Boards dont fight back!"

OLDMAN1

Jack_regan wrote: »

Yes four esb poles on the shelter. It's funny you should mention the wooden dummy, it was home made wooden dummies that I was researching on youtube when I came across the tyre punchbags. One day I'll get around to it...

I'd say I'll start off trying to make something like this trapping arm dummy first.

what martial arts do you train in?

El Guapo!

OLDMAN1 wrote: »

what martial arts do you train in?

Muay Tyre........










......I'll get my coat.

Big Davey

Talk to Cowzer one of the mods here.

Mech1

6 old tyres free to collect in knocklyon Dublin

Jack_regan

OLDMAN1 wrote: »

what martial arts do you train in?

I presume this question is directed at me, El Guapo! must be stalking me, his description of "Muay tyre" just about sums it . I'm not actually training with any club at the moment just kicking and punching a few old tyres out in the back garden for a bit of exercise.

My initial background was in judo, then I did a bit of tai chi and lastly taekwondo. It's been a while since I've been in a club. Too long....

I have a general interest in all martial arts and fighting techniques. Anyway I'm rambling on a bit now so time to stop.

I know none of my martial arts require the use of a wooden dummy but everybody wants one of those don't they?

Thanks to Mech1 for the offer of six tyres, come on guys and girls, no excuses now!

Jack_regan

Just a further note of caution, the tyres can be fairly hard on bag gloves, lets just say I've found a new use for my gaffer tape.

Jack_regan

And also if there are any newbies to the world of martial arts or boxing considering making a tyre punchbag, you need to make sure you wrap up well with hand wraps and a decent padded bag glove. Lets just say it's not fun hitting these tyres with no protection on your hands. They are not as forgiving as a punchbag.

The tyre size I used were off a ford fiesta 165/70/R13. I don't know for sure but I'd imagine the bigger tyre sizes are going to have less "give" in them, so may be harder on the wrists and shins. You could always go down to your local tyre place and try a few out. Tell them Jack sent you.:D

Peetrik

pablohoney87 wrote: »

I dont really see the point
Its not like punch bags are that expensive or hard to find in fairness

Tyres are great for forcing you to strike with the first two knuckles (fore finger/index finger knuckles) as they are much less forgiving than a punch bag, also the underside is good for uppercuts which punchbags don't have.

Jack_regan

... and an extra tyre.

Just to update on my tyre punchbag. With the evenings getting darker earlier I decided to move it's location closer to the house. I originally had it mounted on my shed down the back of the garden. It's now mounted on an ash tree. (Same fixings, coach bolts and washers)

I also decided to add an extra tyre on top, which encourages more movement around the tyre punchbag and off it's centre (Thanks Niall Keane).

Btw...

Leave some space around the tyres / dummy and practice delivering strikes etc. as you move around and off his (the bags) centre, its as important to practice leaving an engagement regaining control of range an angle while returning to guard.

Its been my experience that probably 90% of fighters fight off a platform ie from a almost static stance when actually delivering combos. Sure they can wheel up the tank with some fluid movement sometimes but once the battle beginns they are like lumbering heavy artillary.
I remember chatting to Nicholas Cruz one time and his astute observation that the vast majority of professional boxers cant actually punch "as" they backpeddle, leaving them highly exposed. Same thing really.
But think about how people train on heavy bags? Mostly static! Fantstic looking combos and excellent endurance but without being able to use such as range and angle changes as it does in fighting it all ends up like Lee's famous comment...
"Boards dont fight back!"

Niall Keane

Fair Play Jack!

And thanks for the update!!! Shins, knees, elbows and fists must be well conditioned to dish out punishment now!

I'm starting to see how the "wooden dummy" developed now, and how quickly it it might have happened! (from lads using ship-masts travelling from China to the USA)
You might need to consider a patent! :D

Coilte might end up wondering why trees up and down the country have tyres fixed to them! and we could have hippies tying themselves to trees to protect them from sinister martial arts cults!!!

Seriously though your perseverance is impressive, and I'm sure all the other posters here will enjoy the update!