- Kime bag
A kime bag is a small, tough, conditioning
bag for allmartial art s, especiallykung fu . The 6 1/2 inch (165 mm) bag swings freely from a heavy-duty chain to help improvehand-eye coordination , while strengthening and toughening the user'sfinger s,hand s,forearm s, and elbows.Sometimes filled with
shot ,bean s, andlead to a weight of 5 lb (2.3 kg), it swings around naturally when hit, forcing the user to focus on hitting the moving target with his fist, elbow, or forearm. It is cheap to purchase one, and also easy to make.
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