Title Speed Bag Bible (DVD)

If you are just starting on a speedbag, you want this video. Alan Kahn covers equipment, setup and maintenance of your gear. He then begins with the basics and progresses to more challenging techniques and combinations. He's an excellent instructor. I have his book also, another valuable resource, but if you are like me there is nothing like watching the right technique. His tips on equipment are worth the price even if he didn't do the instruction -- but you get both.The actual video was originally recorded on film and transferred to a DVD, so the video quality could be better, but it's more than good enough for the purpose.Buy this, you won't be disappointed.

After 40 years of being stuck in basic rhythm purgatory, Alan Kahn unlocked the secrets of the speed bag for me in 2 short and entertaining hours. He demonstrates how to use the speed bag not only for a great workout, but also as a complex rhythm instrument. It may appear to be slow-going at first, but Alan presents in a thorough, methodical, and personable way, from A to Z, what the speed bag is all about. He explains and exhibits the various attacks both at speed and in slow motion, and explains and demonstrates how to link the core attacks together to punch-out the beat to your favorite songs or to just enjoy mixing it up. It's all about control and economy of motion, and Alan shows how to turn what usually is an exhilarating but frustrating beginner experience into a sure-fire recipe for absolute speed bag proficiency. Within 2-3 weeks of moderate practice I was able to perform every attack and link them together into a really enjoyable routine. In piano terms, I would equate the improvement to advancing from playing "Chopsticks" to "Rhapsody in Blue" in a few short weeks. A tiny investment well worth the results. The price can't be beat, and Alan prepared and distributes his DVD and Book not for profit, but for the love and advancement of the activity. This is the most complete and well-presented instructional video on the subject that I've had the good luck to come across. Alan also published a book to compliment the DVD (see the DVD first), which introduces an easy-to-learn notation method for communicating strike details like sheet music instucts a musician, and provides advanced instruction. Doing it well is really fun! THANK YOU ALAN!! KL

Seldom has any subject been taught so thoroughly and simply. The video is not fancy at all and there is something about that which makes it pure. Mr. Kahn names, demonstrates and explains each move in such a way that the actual learning part is almost automatic. First he does something that seems almost impossible then breaks it down into it's components in such a simple way that it sends you running to the bag to do it. I have put a  Valor Athletics Inc. CA - 2 Speed Bag Platform with Bag  in my basement a week and a half ago and I am already hitting the bag in the basic rhythm and doubling up on my punches with either hand leading. I can do a front roll but I'm having a little difficulty hitting the back of the bag. I did start the elbow strikes a couple of days ago and I can now do a double strike with a elbow lead. I only hit the bag about 20 minutes a day and had never hit a speed bag before in my life. So I know I will get much better. Believe me it is an exhilarating feeling and gives you a great sense of accomplishment when you learn the each skill.If you want to learn and learn properly this is about the only way to do it outside of getting a private coach. In fact it feels like you have a private coach.

I like this DVD very much. I am a novice with the speed bag and this DVD gave me a lot of very useful training help for a beginner and I will be able to use it for a long time as I try to inprove my skills. It has a lot of stuff in it.

the disk is great I love it and I review a new combination on the disk each time before I go to the gym.However, I ordered a copy of the book and the disk was sent instead. Is it possible to get a copy of thebook so I could take it with me to the gym. Or is the book not being published any more. In fact I would love to have a copy signed by Mr. Kahn himself.What do I need to do?Thank youTerry [email protected]: 801-913-4515

good instructional dvd..my speed bag had improved..

awesome. absolutely great information in this one. Production value is terrible, and the dude's mustache is hilarious, but he not only hits that speedbag like a beast, he really breaks it down so that you can understand it. Highly recommend

Excellent. Film quality blows (It's an old remake with cheesy music that Eddie Murphy would be proud of), but if you want excellent instruction on how to train with a speedbag, look no further. I highly recommend it.