Hello, from a New Member

[elitebag]

Leaving some time to do what you want is very important.

[Speedbag]

Hi to everyone here! Looking forward to learning and enjoying it here in this forum.

Yep, this place is really going to the bags....

[JanisPSimon]

Hi to everyone here! Looking forward to learning and enjoying it here in this forum.

[bagdaddy]

i love reading this stuff, very cool and good people on here with big hearts ;-) ...ralph

Ditto from me Ralph!

Bagdaddy

[bagdaddy]

Yes, I agree and that is because of Tim's administration, as well as (I think) an unspoken respect among those who love and learn the speed bag. We all have dreadful mistakes and outakes on the cutting room floor, not shown in our posted video attempts. We also know that from time to time yet another member throws out an amazing combination that we had never seen yet, sending us off to our bags to attempt it ourselves, or pushes the punching speed limit beyond measure. I believe most of us truly respect each other and what we each bring under the board. It's a shared exerience.

In a short time the speed bag and it's unlimited rhythmic potential will be featured in major stage productions and musicals. One day the big screen will also allow it's true potential to be unleased. And we here on the forum will applaud.

Well stated Alan!

Bagdadady

[Speedbag]

Thanks Alan! I have your 2 Hr Training Video..."The Speed Bag Bible." I am currently nailing down the very first lesson. My challenge, I know, is going to be learning the terminology as well as the moves. But I'm in no hurry, so I'm feeling pretty good about it.

I want to make some platforms next year for the youth group at my church. I think it will be a good thing for them.

Alan, you have accomplished a great thing by giving these moves names and making the DVDs so that the rest of the world can study and comprehend them. I want to say from my heart...Thank You!

Bagdaddy

Thanks, Bagdaddy. As I have said in the past, I did it all with the hope that there were people out there like you, that really would want to learn more about the speed bag than what some quick boxing interview showed them, and they would be willing to put in the time and effort if some form of equipment and training knowledge was available. Myself and another forum member (James Caher) that I know of had the very good fortune to stand by the side of a true master and learn directly from him. Not everyone is that fortunate.

as for the challenge of learning the language and moves, don't worry. This is not a race, but a journey to be travelled at your own speed. Myself and other forum members are just a few keystokes away from helping you however we can. We WANT YOU TO LEARN this to the best of your ability.

...I also want to say that this forum is without a doubt, the inspiration for me to speed bag as well as do what I can to further the sport. I think punch drumming is in it's infancy and is destined to become a highly sought-after skill by young and old alike. And it's going to be this forum that launches that movement...because of it's tasteful administration. I really. really appreciate the fact that no one here talks ugly, ridicules another or belittles in any way. There is healthy humor and banter on this forum as well as knowledge and information about speed bagging and punch drumming that cannot be found elsewhere. Thank you Tim for that!

Bagdaddy

Yes, I agree and that is because of Tim's administration, as well as (I think) an unspoken respect among those who love and learn the speed bag. We all have dreadful mistakes and outakes on the cutting room floor, not shown in our posted video attempts. We also know that from time to time yet another member throws out an amazing combination that we had never seen yet, sending us off to our bags to attempt it ourselves, or pushes the punching speed limit beyond measure. I believe most of us truly respect each other and what we each bring under the board. It's a shared exerience.

In a short time the speed bag and it's unlimited rhythmic potential will be featured in major stage productions and musicals. One day the big screen will also allow it's true potential to be unleased. And we here on the forum will applaud.

[bagdaddy]

Congratulations on your progess and welcome back, (..as if you ever really left). Don't worry a bit about "...hitting like you guys". Just do the best you can, that is all the speed bag ever asks of you. Many of us war torn baggers aren't near what we used to be, but the bag just smiles and says "hit me".

Good luck, and I love your idea to make boards, etc and give it to family members. Very cool.

Thanks Alan! I have your 2 Hr Training Video..."The Speed Bag Bible." I am currently nailing down the very first lesson. My challenge, I know, is going to be learning the terminology as well as the moves. But I'm in no hurry, so I'm feeling pretty good about it.

I want to make some platforms next year for the youth group at my church. I think it will be a good thing for them.

Alan, you have accomplished a great thing by giving these moves names and making the DVDs so that the rest of the world can study and comprehend them. I want to say from my heart...Thank You!

I also want to say that this forum is without a doubt, the inspiration for me to speed bag as well as do what I can to further the sport. I think punch drumming is in it's infancy and is destined to become a highly sought-after skill by young and old alike. And it's going to be this forum that launches that movement...because of it's tasteful administration. I really. really appreciate the fact that no one here talks ugly, ridicules another or belittles in any way. There is healthy humor and banter on this forum as well as knowledge and information about speed bagging and punch drumming that cannot be found elsewhere. Thank you Tim for that!

Bagdaddy

[Speedbag]

Hi guys. I hooked onto this old thread because I haven't been active on the forum for some time now. I'm sure you guys have forgotten me. I have been reading the forum...just not posting because I have been impatiently waiting for my rotator cuff to heal to the point that I could begin to learn how to speed bag. Well, I finally made it! It's been a struggle with my shoulder, but now I look forward to a snuggle with the speed bag.

In case you can't tell, I'm excited about hitting the speed bag. Last month, my son and I made some platforms from some surplus 1-3/4" butcher block material. They include the Title Pro Swivels and Title speed bags. I'm giving them away for Christmas to my children and grandchildren.

I hit the speed bag last month for the first time in my life. It's very exciting! I have noticed that it really, really makes my shoulder feel good! I did over do it a couple of times by hitting too hard and caused a little distress. But I let that recover over a couple of days and now I just do some smooth and easy bagging for a great workout on my shoulders. I love it! I don't see this old man ever hitting like you guys, but I'll probably keep trying anyway.

I want to thank you guys for the words of encouragement so long ago and for the inspiration as well as knowledge that this forum contains.

Bagdaddy

Congratulations on your progess and welcome back, (..as if you ever really left). Don't worry a bit about "...hitting like you guys". Just do the best you can, that is all the speed bag ever asks of you. Many of us war torn baggers aren't near what we used to be, but the bag just smiles and says "hit me".

Good luck, and I love your idea to make boards, etc and give it to family members. Very cool.

[bagdaddy]

Well, I Finally Made It!

Hi guys. I hooked onto this old thread because I haven't been active on the forum for some time now. I'm sure you guys have forgotten me. I have been reading the forum...just not posting because I have been impatiently waiting for my rotator cuff to heal to the point that I could begin to learn how to speed bag. Well, I finally made it! It's been a struggle with my shoulder, but now I look forward to a snuggle with the speed bag.

In case you can't tell, I'm excited about hitting the speed bag. Last month, my son and I made some platforms from some surplus 1-3/4" butcher block material. They include the Title Pro Swivels and Title speed bags. I'm giving them away for Christmas to my children and grandchildren.

I hit the speed bag last month for the first time in my life. It's very exciting! I have noticed that it really, really makes my shoulder feel good! I did over do it a couple of times by hitting too hard and caused a little distress. But I let that recover over a couple of days and now I just do some smooth and easy bagging for a great workout on my shoulders. I love it! I don't see this old man ever hitting like you guys, but I'll probably keep trying anyway.

I want to thank you guys for the words of encouragement so long ago and for the inspiration as well as knowledge that this forum contains.

Bagdaddy

[bagdaddy]

Speed bag is a wonderful hobby, it requires a very minimal amount of equipment (and even that equipment is relatively cheap). it can be done standing or sitting, in doors or outdoors. It can be done in between weight lifting sets or anywhere you can spare 5 minutes. Also it's like riding a bike, you never forget. Taking 1,2, or 6 months off is no big deal ... it all comes back quickly. It's a good investment in that sense.

The point is, speed bag can co-exist peacefully with your other 20 endeavors, so give it a shot !!!!

Good perspective Tim. Thanks!

Welcome to the forums!

Here's some pointers:
1. Start slow and build things up slowly. Don't jump in and bag for 8 hours on the first day
2. If it hurts, don't do it.
3. Anything done to extremes will cause overuse problems. Speed bagging is no different.

I had labrum tear (weight lifting) and impingement fix on left shoulder 3 years ago. Full and complete recovery took 18 months, but I was up and bagging at 9 months or so I think. Left shoulder is now fantastic, good as new

Great pointers Tim! Thanks! According to my Doc, I had a "small" tear in my supraspinatus muscle tendon. If what I had is small, I shutter to think about the debilties of anything more severe. Can you expand on what "full and complete recovery" means to you? I haven't quite got my arms wrapped around what that means yet. This has really cramped my style. Thanks for the recovery info in reference to your shoulder and baggin. I realize hindsight is 20/20. If I knew then, about shoulders, what I know now; the "tear" would never have happened. But we can't live in the past can we? I can however learn from it and do my homework on the front-end and hopefully greatly reduce the my chances of unknowingly abusing some muscle, joint, etc... That's why I'm curious about the "watchouts" related to speed bagging. On one hand I can see how it can be done with poor form or as you said, overdone thereby creating problems. One the other hand I can see the rehabitation benifits from it. I just want to do my homework and nail down a plan up front that will help me and not hurt me. Thanks for the welcome Tim! This is a great forum!

[Tim]

I can hear my wife now --- “you’ve got twenty irons in the fire and now you want to start something else.” She’s right! But I really want to learn how to hit a speed bag.

Speed bag is a wonderful hobby, it requires a very minimal amount of equipment (and even that equipment is relatively cheap). it can be done standing or sitting, in doors or outdoors. It can be done in between weight lifting sets or anywhere you can spare 5 minutes. Also it's like riding a bike, you never forget. Taking 1,2, or 6 months off is no big deal ... it all comes back quickly. It's a good investment in that sense.

The point is, speed bag can co-exist peacefully with your other 20 endeavors, so give it a shot !!!!

[Tim]

Any pointers on protecting my shoulders while bagging would be welcomed from anyone and greatly appreciated!

Welcome to the forums!

Here's some pointers:
1. Start slow and build things up slowly. Don't jump in and bag for 8 hours on the first day
2. If it hurts, don't do it.
3. Anything done to extremes will cause overuse problems. Speed bagging is no different.

I had labrum tear (weight lifting) and impingement fix on left shoulder 3 years ago. Full and complete recovery took 18 months, but I was up and bagging at 9 months or so I think. Left shoulder is now fantastic, good as new

[bagdaddy]

[QUOTE=HomerFett;20736]The second shoulder injury (that resulted in surgery on the other side) was from a work related injury. I had a drunk guy decide he wanted to play MMA with my on a traffic stop. He handed it to me pretty good. I still dislike that guy.QUOTE]

Sorry HomerFett; I ain’t up on the acronym MMA. Please share what it means. I’m guessing you’re a LEO. My oldest son is a reserve Sheriff’s Deputy in Tennessee. Anyway, I guess your shoulders are ok for bagging now huh? I look forward to having mine back in shape. Any pointers on protecting my shoulders while bagging would be welcomed from anyone and greatly appreciated!

[bagdaddy]

I have had two shoulder reconstructions. One was from a hockey injury when I was playing in mens league hockey league and collided with a guy just south of the blueline... went ass over teakettle and dislocated it tearing it all up. The ending to that story was that the same guy I collided with ended up being the surgeon who reconstructed my shoulder. Talk about taking the whole idea of drumming up business to an extreme.

The second shoulder injury (that resulted in surgery on the other side) was from a work related injury. I had a drunk guy decide he wanted to play MMA with my on a traffic stop. He handed it to me pretty good. I still dislike that guy.

Its amazing what they ccan do. A year is about right. But sometime around teh yeart mark youll hopefully forget you had anything done to it. Sad to report that my chances of getting picked up by the RedSox as a multi -million dollar closing pitcher are probably over. Then again at 38 it was probably a pipe dream anyways.

Oh MAN! How ironic is that? Talk about a conflict-of-interst! That is too weird! Just goes to prove "Hollywood ain't got nothin on reality." I feel for ya HF. One surgery...on one shoulder...is plenty for me! I hope your right about the forgetting part. I'm looking forward to getting back to business as usual (less the abuse I used to impose on my shoulders!). I shutter to think about pitching a slow-pitch to my grandson; can't imagine a fast-ball! Ouch!!

Rotator Cuff Surgery? Oh yea, I had three of those also.....

Welcome Bagdaddy. Come on down to SpeedBAG2010. You don't have to be an accomplished bagger to join in. Heck, you don't have to be an un-accomplished bagger to join in. We'll take anyone, long as they love and respect "everything speed bag" you got a home here. Join us in Jersey! We'll go easy on ya - and you'll have a great time. Matter of fact, you may learn a bit about the bag, too.

Three repairs? Please tell me that speed bagging had nothing to do with it! I went through the motions yesterday pretending I was speed bagging (I don't have a bag yet!). I got fatigued at about one minute! So I obviously have some conditioning to do. Won't make it to SPEEDBAG2010, but assuming I can hang with this new interest (shoulder wise), I look forward to 2011. Still, I hate I'm missing the very first party. I'm looking forward to ordering the four-CD Speedbag Bible series from you (autographed?). Should I get the book too you think? Wow! That question is almost like playing hockey against a shoulder surgeon ain't it? Just kiddin HomerFett! Thanks for the welcome Speedbag!

[Speedbag]

Wow!!!! I found this site this morning and I’m blown away! I have never hit a speed bag, but I have always wanted to. Lately I’ve been considering trying the speed bag to help with my shoulder rehab. I had rotator cuff repair surgery in November on my right (strongside) shoulder. I got on the web this morning to Google “speed bag.” I was interested in pricing some speed bags, etc… That’s where I found this site. I now realize I have been clueless about speed bagging! I watched several videos from this forum of bag drumming and I’m psyched about them. I read dozens of member posts and began to feel like I was in good company. The posts have been clean and respectful. That impresses me. I appreciate it.

I read about the SPEED B.A.G. 2010 event and I find myself wanting to be part of it. I won’t make it this year, but maybe next year. It’ll give me time to learn a little bit too. Like I said, I have never hit a speed bag before, but always wanted to. I’m 54 years old this year and I want to get my overall health and conditioning back ASAP. I can hear my wife now --- “you’ve got twenty irons in the fire and now you want to start something else.” She’s right! But I really want to learn how to hit a speed bag. I really want to learn to do it to music too! I’m a fan of Travis Tritt and I can see me speed bagging to T.R.O.U.B.L.E… MAN! I’m excited!!!

My life is very, very busy and the last thing I needed was to get interested in something else! Dang it! Somehow I’ve got to figure out how to add this new interest in speed bagging into my life!

Wish me luck guys! I’m gonna need it!

bagdaddy

Rotator Cuff Surgery? Oh yea, I had three of those also.....

Welcome Bagdaddy. Come on down to SpeedBAG2010. You don't have to be an accomplished bagger to join in. Heck, you don't have to be an un-accomplished bagger to join in. We'll take anyone, long as they love and respect "everything speed bag" you got a home here. Join us in Jersey! We'll go easy on ya - and you'll have a great time. Matter of fact, you may learn a bit about the bag, too.