George Michael Jaet

US Patent:

20070072747, Mar 29, 2007

Filed:

Sep 29, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/238538

Inventors:

George Jaet - Seabrook TX, US

International Classification:

A63B 69/34
A63B 69/20

US Classification:

482083000, 482086000

Abstract:

The present invention is a martial arts training device. The present invention comprises a post member supported within a cylindrical shape base member that is firmly implanted below ground level. The post member extends vertically upward from the base member to a predetermined height above ground level. A ball target member is releasably connected to a swivel joint connector. A rope is used to releasably tether the swivel joint connector to a cap firmly affixed to the top end of the post member. The loop design of the rope also reduces long term fraying. When hitting and kicking the ball target member, the swivel joint connector allows free rotation of the ball target member thereby preventing rope encumberment. The increased mass and free spinning nature of the swivel joint connector increases inertia, reduces sporadic behavior, and increases stability in the ball target member.