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A grappling dummy is a weighted, human-shaped training partner that lets you practise throws, takedowns, ground control and submissions whenever you want. You do not need a partner, a gym slot or a perfect schedule. Many athletes who search for dummy grappling tips want the same thing: a simple way to get more quality repetitions at home. What Is a Grappling Dummy and Why Use One? A grappling dummy is a durable, torso-shaped or full-body figure, usually made of tough synthetic leather. Most models weigh between 15 and 45 kg. The main grappling dummy benefits are easy to see once you start training: Solo practice at home, in the garage or in the club Safe repetition of throws and slams without injuring a partner Better timing, balance and body control Extra drilling volume between regular classes A budget-friendly alternative to constant partner training A dummy does not resist or counter like a human, so it will not replace live sparring. It does make a great piece of solo BJJ traini...

If you train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) or wrestling, your ears take a lot of hits. Every scramble, takedown and sparring round rubs and twists them. Over time this can lead to cauliflower ear (in German: Blumenkohlohr ). The good news is that the right ear guards can help protect you. In this guide, you will learn how to choose BJJ ear guards and wrestling headgear that fit well, feel good and last long. Why Ear Guards Matter in BJJ and Wrestling Grappling is close and rough. Your head is often pressed against the mat, a shoulder or a knee. This friction and pressure can hurt the ear. Blood can collect between the skin and the cartilage. This is called an auricular hematoma. If it is not treated, the ear can stay swollen and change shape. Ear protection does not make you unbreakable. But it spreads the pressure and lowers the rubbing, so it is a smart cauliflower ear prevention tool for beginners and pros alike. Many clubs in Germany, from local Ringen teams to BJJ academies, now see h...

Is your child always asking to practice, but there is no one to train with? A Kids Grappling Dummy Punch Bag is the answer. It is a soft, human-shaped training partner that is always ready. Your child can throw it, hold it down and punch it as many times as they like, with no one getting tired or hurt. The RTX SPORTS dummy is 47 inches tall and comes unfilled, so you choose how heavy it is. Many German parents search for it as a Grappling Dummy Kinder or Kinder Ringerpuppe . Read on to learn how to pick the right size, fill it, and train with it safely at home. Train Anytime With a Kids Grappling Dummy Kids love to move, roll and practice what they learn in class. But a training partner is not always there. That is where a kids grappling dummy helps. It stays still, it never gets tired, and it lets your child repeat moves again and again.The RTX SPORTS Kids Grappling Dummy Punch Bag is 47 inches tall and comes unfilled. In German, you may know it as a Grappling Dummy Kinder or Kinder...