BOB Drills You Probably Never Thought Of, Part 1

These days, it’s hard to watch a TV show or movie that includes a dojo scene without spotting a Body Opponent Bag in the corner. BOB is ubiquitous for a very good reason: It’s a must-have for every martial arts training center no matter what style is taught. I say that because of the myriad ways you can use BOB to improve your students’ skills. Presented below are some of the methods used in my school, along with a little background information.

FIRST, THE BACKGROUND. Like most dojo, ours has a BOB — it