This great package deal consists of 2 rattan rings and a ring training instructional dvd.  A great value!

The DVD

Trapping Vol. 3 - Iron & Rattan Ring Training
by James Keating


This DVD focuses enterily on Ring training and covers from rudimentary drills to advanced techniques, showing ring solo practice, applying the ring techniques with a partne which shows the application of the ring techniques to combat, and finally the techniques as they would be applied on a mook jong/wooden dummy!  Awesome stuff!!!

The drills shown are suprisingly effective for conditioning as the ring maintains constant contact and pressure at a relatively small but changing surface area on your arms and bridge as you are using it.  In addition, there is significant demand on your coordination of two hands, and while they start off simple, they do challenge your eye hand coordination. The best part is the usefulness of this device for developing ''Chi Sao'' or sticky hand sensitivity. The ring simulates your opponents contact and exercises your ability to maintain solid contact as the ring moves. This is a great way to develop your sensitivity to the opponents motion.

Great DVD, with ongoing explanation of details, detailed demonstration and very high instructional value. A++++


 The 2 Rattan Rings

1 each of 10" and 12 " Traditional Rattan Rings

The inside diameter of the rings are 9'' and 11 " respectively. The thickness of the rattan on both is about 1/2''. Get the 2 most sought out sizes in one great package.

This device helps develop the ability to use your arms in a confined space, by keeping your elbows on the centerline. It teaches the user to keep the arms chambered, the body and horse straight and supportive, the stance spaced properly and the footwork strong yet swift. Helps keep the hands drawn with the elbows in while executing a hand maneuvers. Use of the rattan ring teaches the use of the power that comes up from beneath the elbows, and teaches the practitioner to fight when there is a constant force on the bridges such as occurs in actual combat. Use of the bamboo/rattan ring will build relaxed power, instill proper fighting posture, and permit the proper execution of speed and Jing (power). It is also very effective at teaching the skill of feeling or sensitivity, an essential part of Chi Sao. Smaller rings are for more close in, elbows in training which relates most to close in fighting and grappling.

The Taan Hiun as it is called in Cantonese is typically associated with the Wing Chun Kung Fu system but is in fact one of the Jongs, or wooden training aids inherited from the Shaolin Temple. It's use can be seen in a variety of Southern Kung Fu systems particularly those linked to the Hakka people, which tend to focus on short distance fighting and centerline control. It use is more often seen in the Wing Chun system but this device is also used other styles such as Chow Gar, Bak Mei, Bak Hok Pai and others. Its use will benefit practitioners of any style of martial art.