Why don't they make a standing dummy to practice single/double leg take downs?

[Grassshoppa]

Why doesn't a company make a dummy capable of standing on its own that can be used to drill single/double leg take downs that is 6' and weighs 50 to 100 pounds? I've searched forever and can only seem to find the Century Bob that doesn't look stable and has a cross pad in the middle between the legs. Anyone know of one?

 

[WDSTK]

There are a few in this Amazon page. https://www.amazon.com/s?k=free+sta...1:ZhGmqloqb2I096H4n5BpRr1bWhkZXnxpnzM/ib+RoBU Most look unstuffed as the price is cheap. Note some have short arms which limit ground game like the Combat one. My instructor had one with long arms that was stuffed but cost I think $600. I do not think Amazon carries it anymore. If I get a chance, I will look at it and report.

 

[Grassshoppa]

There are a few in this Amazon page. https://www.amazon.com/s?k=free+standing+judo+dummy&s=review-rank&crid=J03ODBD2ZLJC&qid=1731593087&sprefix=free+standing+judo+dummy,aps,122&ref=sr_st_review-rank&ds=v1:ZhGmqloqb2I096H4n5BpRr1bWhkZXnxpnzM/ib+RoBU Most look unstuffed as the price is cheap. Note some have short arms which limit ground game like the Combat one. My instructor had one with long arms that was stuffed but cost I think $600. I do not think Amazon carries it anymore. If I get a chance, I will look at it and report.

I saw those, but I'm looking for ones that can stand like these:

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[WDSTK]

Ok, I understand. I think the physics of doing that would require a wide base which would make a full motion natural take down awkward. Might be a way but one way I can think how to do it is to suspend the dummy in an A frame or cantilever support or just a board that hangs down from the ceiling with a quick release that would detach the dummy when it is grabbed and allow it to fall naturally. Maybe a spring loaded hanger but the weight it has to hold may be too much for what is available. Thinking a grease right angle hook maybe sloped in the direction you are attacking dummy rigid hanger like a large ey bolt would work.. The slope and the hook shape would require experimentation. Maybe make a frame or maybe just a wood tee that hangs down from the ceiling joists where the stiff legged dummy's head leans on a beam and then tucks under and falls when the take down starts. Sorry, not much help but your problem is interesting.

 

[TONYTHEGOAT]

That would be great for beginner wrestles(I might get one now).

 

[Grassshoppa]

Ok, I understand. I think the physics of doing that would require a wide base which would make a full motion natural take down awkward. Might be a way but one way I can think how to do it is to suspend the dummy in an A frame or cantilever support or just a board that hangs down from the ceiling with a quick release that would detach the dummy when it is grabbed and allow it to fall naturally. Maybe a spring loaded hanger but the weight it has to hold may be too much for what is available. Thinking a grease right angle hook maybe sloped in the direction you are attacking dummy rigid hanger like a large ey bolt would work.. The slope and the hook shape would require experimentation. Maybe make a frame or maybe just a wood tee that hangs down from the ceiling joists where the stiff legged dummy's head leans on a beam and then tucks under and falls when the take down starts. Sorry, not much help but your problem is interesting.

Do you have any idea what would happen if I attempted what you're describing?

 

[WDSTK]

Do you have any idea what would happen if I attempted what you're describing?

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I underestimated your engineering and construction skills. You better let a pro handle it. I guarantee I could design something that would work. Why not get a cadaver from the funeral home; stiff enough.