Brazilian Jiu Jitsu BJJ Grappling Dummies
Why do BJJ dummies exist? Most Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fighters prefer to train with a real partner. After all, what better way to prepare for grappling with a real opponent than with someone who can help you go through the motions? However, it can be hard to find a training partner to practice your BJJ skills, as sometimes other commitments get in the way. Or maybe it is too expensive to be a member of a BJJ gym. A good substitute for these problems would be the best Brazilian jiu-jitsu dummies.
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A BJJ dummy is a useful piece of gear to practice your grapples, holds, and other moves without having to worry about hurting the one at the receiving end. With the best BJJ dummy from Elite Sports, you can make great strides in your progress at home almost as much as you would have at a BJJ gym.
Designs of Jiu-Jitsu Dummies
A BJJ grappling dummy is a fillable training tool similar to a punching bag. However, instead of being a large cylindrical sandbag, the grappling dummy is shaped to resemble a person with a head, arms, and legs.
The arms and legs are bent to provide hooks to wrap your limbs around. The plush design of the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training dummy allows it to be positioned in various ways. They can be put in a sitting position or be left lying on their front or back.
The exterior is typically made of waterproof rubber. This ensures sweat will not ruin the material. And it will make the dummies last longer. The rubber surface provides enough resistance when you slide your limbs against it to work your muscles. However, the rubber will not cause abrasions or rash burns.
The zippers allow you to fill the BJJ dummies with sand, paper, clothes, or padding. The expansion design ensures the seams will not burst. You can adjust how much stuff you put inside to change the weight and size of the dummy.
Benefits of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Dummies
A Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training dummy is easy to carry and can be used in almost any space. Since it is easy to empty and fill the padding in dummies, you can move them to any area you want to use for BJJ training. It is possible to train from the comfort of home. So long as you clear the floor of all obstructions and have enough room to roll around, you should be able to use a dummy without issue.
Because of how the training dummies are designed, they are perfect for practicing takedowns, submissions, and ground fighting. Since you do not have to worry about potentially hurting a dummy like with a real person, you can practice techniques without holding back.
It is possible to create a consistent training schedule that will see a similar rate of improvement if you were training with other people. And the best part is that you save time and money that would usually be spent going to a gym.
Why Elite Sports Have the Best BJJ Dummy?
At Elite Sports, you will find two versions of the BJJ dummies available: a 170 cm and a 120 cm option. Both options come unfilled so you can fill them with as much of any material you prefer. The two options make the dummies available for adults and kids.
The Elite Sports BJJ grappling dummies come in black with white lines along their shapes. At the knee, ankle, elbow, and wrist joints, they are marked to help you know where to target during practice.
These training dummies are made with reinforced stitching and tear-resistant fabric to help them keep their shape longer. The dummies can be put in sitting, side, turtle, and guard positions without falling over.
Along the top of the head is a headring. You can attach one end of an elastic band. The other end of the elastic band can be tied to a stand so the dummy is kept upright. Hanging from a stand, you can spin the dummy 360 degrees. This extra mobility makes it possible to practice your top and bottom BJJ game.
Versatility of BJJ Dummies
The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu grappling dummies are designed to practice BJJ techniques. However, they are not limited to training for BJJ alone. These dummies can be used to prepare for other disciplines. These can include judo, wrestling, and mixed martial arts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are BJJ dummies worth it?
BJJ dummies can be a good way to practice locks, throws, and grapples without having to worry about injuring yourself or another person. Advanced BJJ techniques can put a strain on joints and ligaments, especially when practiced on another person. But fighting a BJJ dummy allows you to experiment with techniques that put more strain on the body that you may not be comfortable doing with a partner.
Can you get good at BJJ with a dummy?
A benefit of practicing with a BJJ dummy is that you can learn how to execute techniques faster than if you were training with a partner. Since all you need is a room with a big enough space, you can easily do your training with a BJJ dummy from the comfort of home. That saves you time you would have spent going to a gym and finding a partner. It is possible to start a dedicated training regimen with a BJJ dummy, allowing you to gradually improve your technique at your own pace.
What do you fill a BJJ dummy with?
Much like a punching bag, a BJJ dummy needs to have padding inside so they have weight comparable to that of a real person. If you need to fill up your BJJ dummy, you can use packing peanuts, clothes, towels, paper, sand, or foam.
How can I practice BJJ on my own?
A benefit of practicing with a BJJ dummy is that you can learn how to execute techniques faster than if you were training with a partner. Since all you need is a room with a big enough space, you can easily do your training with a BJJ dummy from the comfort of home. That saves you time you would have spent going to a gym and finding a partner. It is possible to start a dedicated training regimen with a BJJ dummy, allowing you to gradually improve your technique at your own pace.
What are types of BJJ dummies?
The main types of BJJ dummies are throwing or submission dummies. The throwing dummy is easier to lift and allows you to practice how to execute takedowns. The submission dummy lies flat on the ground with extended limbs so you can practice grapples.
How to make a BJJ dummy's legs looser?
If you want to make the legs of your BJJ dummy looser, you can remove some of the filling in the legs, shift the filling in the legs to upper torso of the dummy, or put in soft, malleable, or flat material as stuffing in the legs.
How to make a BJJ dummy's arms looser?
If you want to make the arms of your BJJ dummy looser, you can remove some of the filling in the arms, shift the filling in the legs to lower torso of the dummy, or put in soft, malleable, or flat material as stuffing in the arms.
How heavy should your grappling dummy be?
Before decideding the weight of your BJJ grappling dummy, check how much you weight. After you have determined how heavy you are, pick a BJJ dummy or fill up one with enough filling until it weighs at least half or 3/4th your body weight. The BJJ dummy should be light enough that it can be moved. Practicing with a BJJ dummy that is heavier than you will not allow you to practice grapples, holds, or takedowns correctly or effectively.
How to wash a grappling dummy?
There are several ways to wash a BJJ dummy. You can wipe down the dummy with a wet rag, sponge filled with soapy water, or a disinfecting wipe. Or you can spray the surface of the dummy with a disinfectant or sanitizer. For both options, make sure to dry the surface with a paper towel or clean rag.
How tall are grappling dummies?
BJJ grappling dummies can come in multiple sizes to better suit certain age groups. The smallest grappling dummy is about 3 ft tall, a perfect training tool for young children. The tallest BJJ dummy can stand at 6 ft tall, the ideal height for practicing adults.