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The Speed Bag Bible two hour training program DVD

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Anyone wanting to learn everything about using the speed bag for exercise and entertainment will love the information this DVD.
It shows the various types of equipment, and how to set it up.
The program explins how to modify the equipment to make it better.
The Speed bag instructions for use are easy to understand, shown step by step, and are described in detail so any one can use the speed bag like a pro if they practice what is taught. Not only can you see what the technique is, but you'll be able to hear the rhythm of the bag.
The problem is this DVD was taken directly from a VHS tape, and was not split up into different chapters, or segments. If this was a VHS tape, you just take it out of the machine when you have seen enough to practice on, pull the tape out, and re-insert the tape back to the same point of the program when you restart it.
But DVD's work from the start of the disc when inserted. So, if you watch the DVD for the first 20 minutes, then take the DVD out, (like to watch something else on your player), and put the DVD back in, you will have to fast forward past the first 20 minutes. And as time goes on, if you use your DVD player for movies, you will be having to rewind this DVD past the first 30 minutes, 40 minutes, hour, hour + 20 minutes, etc, etc, etc.
I have been inclined to keep the DVD in the DVD player until I learn everything on the DVD - (might take 4 months) or buy another DVD player to watch movies on, rather than have to fast forward through up to 2 hours of the program.

I bought a speed bag after watching "Million Dollar Baby." It took me a few days to get the basic triplet rhythm and a few more to get bored with the bag. I stumbled on this video at the speed bag central website. After watching a few clips I decided to purchase. The instructional starts out slow but gets into technique shortly after the intro.
I thought the bag was a mere training aid for boxers, but this video has shown me it is actually a full featured percussion instrument with the side effects of giving a terrific workout and improving boxing skill. The increased possibilities Alan demonstrates and breaks down will make a mundane speed bag workout much more interesting and enjoyable. My knuckles hurt...

Alan kahn is awesome and a great instructor.
I do recommend buying the book along with the dvd
that proved to be quite helpful for me because the
dvd moves at a fast rate

I'm not a boxer and have no background in boxing gear. I bought a speed bag to try and freshen up my workout routine. I found the speed bag incredibly frustrating to figure out. I immediately went looking for help and stumbled on this video. It provides an incredible instruction to hitting a speed bag. I can't believe how quickly I was able to become proficient on the bag. I never imagined how much fun it is to work the bag once you get the hang of it. My hats off to Alan Kahn, it's the best instruction video I've ever purchased. I'm definitely going to buy his other three videos. My biggest problem now is pulling myself away from the bag. I have no problem hitting it for an hour or more! mtb

Learn to do amazing things on the bag that most boxers never learn to do. This video teaches you all of the authors techniques and breaks them down into basic movements. It's extremely detailed but easy to follow. After just watching it once I was able to pick up a new technique in only a few minutes. I recommend it to anyone who owns a speed bag.

I bought this VHS and book years ago and taught myself to hit the speed bag. I got real good at it. People at the gym gather around to watch me. Then I had a bad accident, the left side of my body was crushed. It has taken me years to return to the speed bag. I took out my VHS to review what I had learned and my VHS player ate my tape. I am very happy I found this tape here on DVD. I am going to order another copy. This is a very good training video. Like I said I taught myself to use the speed bag with this video and this video alone. It is a great workout and a great way to build confidence.

The dvd is good because you can watch it and see what he is doing. You can then go practice and move on when your ready. The picture looks pretty old but isnt any concern. If your looking to learn the speed bag, this is a great video to pick up.

My husband got a speed bag for Christmas. He needed instruction as everyone thinks they know how to use a speed bag from watching TV, but they really don't understand how to use it correctly. This DVD is fine quality, the instructions make sense and are easy to follow and my husband is progressing very well. He loves the DVD and his speed bag.

Began with the speed bag about a year and a half ago. After learning some basics from a few others in the gym and youtube was wondering what other instruction sources were out there. Kahn brought straightforward instruction and shows off a variety of skills. I was a beginner but as I become more advanced there are plenty of new challenges that are covered.

The video was a copy from an original VHS format. It's was probably originally done 20+ years ago - the video quality isn't up to modern standards but the instruction you are getting still makes this well worth accepting.

The neat thing about the speed bag is the appropriate challenges offered to all ages and fitness levels. It's great for coordination development and with a variety of skills you can slowly bring yourself to keep up the pace and keep the bag singing. Never gets boring and I'm always enthused to get better every time out and also have great fun with it. Kahn is THE speed bag instructor and thankfully does a great job. For a $50 investment (CD and book) you'll get all the knowledge to grow over time.

Great dvd for learning how to hit the speed bag. You won't find this kind of comprehensive instruction on the different techniques to hit a speed bag anywhere else. It does a great job with all of the techniques and how to practice them.