CompleteMartialArts.com - Mook Jong Construction Manual: Building Modern and Traditional Wooden Dummies on a Budget
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Manufacturer: Paladin Press
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 796
EAN: 9781581600773
ISBN: 1581600771
Label: Paladin Press
Manufacturer: Paladin Press
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 72
Publication Date: 2000-03-01
Publisher: Paladin Press
Studio: Paladin Press
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Editorial Reviews:
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The mook jong, or wooden dummy, is one of the most versatile and effective martial arts training devices ever developed. Unfortunately, commercial dummies cost anywhere from $500 to more than $1,000 - well beyond the reach of the average martial artist. Now, thanks to this new book, anyone with some simple hand tools can make a wooden dummy for well under $100. Veteran martial artist Michael Janich takes you step by step through the process of building a traditional dummy that is proportionate to your height and reach, as well as constructing in-ground, wall-mounted and freestanding support platforms. He also shows you how to build his innovative Human Response dummy, a modern spring-loaded variant of the traditional dummy that provides almost human movement and allows the realistic practice of virtually any martial arts technique.
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Summary: Not for Quality Construction Dummies
Comment: This manual is only for individuals that don't care about the quality of their wooden dummy construction. I really feel that people can do better than this - even without construction experience. Spend some time when making your dummy. Research the internet for dummy plans. There are quality plans out there. Trust me. You don't want to have a cheap dummy. Its something that you can have your entire life.
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Summary: Disappointed
Comment: It seems that the author completly missed the point. Traditional wooden dummy measures are mostly wrong, since they are based on false assumptions. Look for correct measures at the internet, for free. Woodwork techniques descriptions are fine and the mounting system description may be useful, but again, there are better ones available for free at the internet. Its "human response" dummy still has to prove its usefulness.
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Summary: Cheap Man's Dummy
Comment: Although innovative in many ways, this guide to making cheap muk jongs is not worth the price asked. If it were priced at $9.95, it might be worth a look, but at $16 plus shipping it lacks enough in content to make it not worth the more expensive price.
Having said that, it should be noted that this book explains how to make a cheap man's version of a wooden man---NOT a traditional Wing Chun dummy. Keep in mind, the title of the book is "The Mook Jong Construction Manual" not "How to Make Your Own Traditional Wing Chun Dummy." It is a guide to making an economical muk jong which mimics the Wing Chun wooden dummy, but lacks the beauty and finesse of the real thing. Contrary to what's stated, you will need some carpentry skills, tools, and an abundant amount of time before it's finished.
Finally, the details in the construction procedures and b/w pictures shown were good enough for a novice to contruct a dummy.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Terrible
Comment: The arms and legs and body of the dummies that this man is making aren't even close to the traditional sizes. If you are looking for an idea or drafting plan on how to make a real traditional dummy don't buy this book.
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Summary: innovative and great reference tool
Comment: its a great book. the human response dummy is worth the price of the book itself. being handy with tools helps but you dont have to have handyman skills. i supplemeted this with free info on the net but the book is well worth the price. i added to the human response dummy design and made two legs instead of one and in addition to having a knife fighting dummy I have a takedown dummy i use for building my wrestling skills. if you like cover it with strips of old car tires an it will last you for life. additional ideas can be found by doing a search on the net for "pell" or medieval pells which were basically knife and sword training tools. buy the book and you will save money and be able to build a great dummy.
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