Building my own Grappling/MMA training dummy.

So, I took some plans I found online and decided to buy all the materials and see if I could do it. I picked up the items at Lowes Friday evening. Cost me about $60 because I got 50% off on the 200 amp service cable, since I wanted 15 feet and they had a pre-cut peice that was 13 1/2 feet. So, I took the left over and they gave me half off. It was the most expensive part so it saved me a bit. The materials I've used so far are 2" PVC pipe, 200 amp service cable and 2 rolls of duct tape.

I intended to take a few picture along the way showing the progress, however, when I got home I was so excited I didn't think about it. I wanted to get started so bad I ended up not take any so far. It was much easier than I thought it would be, so I just kept going and going since I was on a roll.

I'm about 1/3 of the way done, after only like 2-3 hours work mostly duct taping ****. I finished his legs and have everything cut and ready to go to start the arms. It was after I cut the arms and legs I realized that the 13 1/2 feet of cable I got on a discount wasn't going to be enough. I'll have to go back and pick up another 3 feet for the spine and neck.

I'll snap some photos when I get a chance.

hell, its summertime and hay season is in full swing. Just go hire yourself out to sling those 80 lb bales up on a trailer all day in the 105 degree heat. You will have farm boy strength in no time. Punch on the bales if you want to.

Are you using these directions:

(pics of grappling Dummy)

thelivingexample.com/eljefe.html

Where are your pool noodles?

You could probably get the same effect by taping a few lengths of 12 gauge NM together instead of using the 200 amp wire.

I use half inch rebar. Grapple successfully with that and you'll be able to turn Lesnar into a noodle with no problem.