ASH - Wooden Dummy - Ip Ching Specifications (No Stand) (aka Muk Yan Jong, or
Mook Yan Jong)
This jong is made to the specifications of the Ip Ching lineage (one of Ip Man's sons). It is hand made in the USA.
This is one of the best wooden dummies on the market today. It is hand made in the USA by our hand-chosen carpenter. This is not a cheap Chinese/Vietnamese factory made dummy. Each part of the Wooden Dummy is carefully constructed using a combination of traditional skills combined with the latest technology.
You will receive the body, arms, and leg.
(This dummy does not ship with a stand).
The Body
The body is manufactured from the north American Hardwood, Ash, and has been professionally kiln
dried. Ash is a N. American hardwood, commonly known as the wood baseball bats are made from. Don't be fooled by other dummy makers offering dummies at this price which use Pine or other cheap woods. This is 100% quality Ash.
Most dummy manufacturers use cheap woods in the core to reduce their cost. We have decided to use Ash for the core instead of pine because while pine is a little cheaper, it often has more twisting in the wood and is much lighter and softer. The ash is harder, heavier and more stable.
All of the wood we use is carefully selected by hand from sustainable sources
to ensure that every Wooden Dummy we produce meets the highest
standards that you would expect from such a
beautiful Jong. After drying, each piece is laminated together using an incredibly
strong glue for maximum strength. The slat that goes through the top of the dummy is situated so that it does not interfere with you reaching behind to pull on the dummy during the first set. The trunk weights approx 80-85 lbs.
The Arms
Each arm is made from solid hardwood Ash (the same thing baseball bats are made from) and shaped by hand to
ensure the correct taper for the specs. The two upper arms are offset in the
traditional way, which allows the tips to be made more parallel - or the
angles can be altered to create a
tight or wide centerline to work through. The middle arm is centered,
and each arm is smoothly tapered in the traditional way.
The arms are about 11" long on this model, made to the specification. The pins for the arms and leg are made for airplane grade aluminum.
The Leg
One will note the unique shape of the leg which included the calf and ankle. A unique design from this lineage's specs. The leg is well made and reinforced at the joint. The knee is smooth, not a sharp angle like most knees seen today. When kicking at the knee or above there should never be any case where the leg breaks.
The Finish
Every part of the Wooden Dummy is sanded, stained, and
then sealed with a high grade clear lacquer to ensure maximum
durability. Every dummy is
produced to a standard that is equal to a
quality piece of furniture and looks just as good in the house as it
does in the gym.