BOB XL’s Arms - making a top product better

It's no secret that Century's BOB XL is the premier free-standing bag in the global marketplace. 

Year after year, decade after decade, Century's BOB XL has stood the test of time. It has remained the most popular of Century's products, not just because of its functionality but also because of its durability. It has a reputation for outlasting its cheaper knockoffs by decades, giving you the confidence that your investment will last.

Rather than rest on its laurels, Century went a step further and added a pair of arms for BOB. This is the BOB Jacket. The BOB Jacket is not just an accessory, it's a game-changer. It gives you a simple and convenient way to add new dimensions to bag training. It allows you to practice blocking, parrying, and working around arms for a more realistic striking experience. But that's not all. Some customers have taken this additional functionality further and worked it into their locking and grappling techniques, showcasing the versatility of the BOB Jacket.

The jacket attaches to any existing BOB (Body Opponent Bag) model with three rear buckles and four hook-and-loop tabs. It is made of vinyl and high-density polyurethane foam with reinforced seams.

Some customers have taken this additional functionality further and worked it into their locking and grappling techniques.

For example, the arms can be used to teach and drill figure-four arm and shoulder locks for control and restraint training. This adds another dimension to the grappling styles as it allows a student to do lots of repetitive training to build up muscle memory in the basics of various techniques before moving to a real training partner in a more dynamic training situation.

Another training application for the BOB Jacket is teaching and drilling control and restraint techniques using field expedients like a belt strap or a piece of rope. Some martial arts styles do include this in their curriculum.

Learning to perform these techniques smoothly and effectively requires many repetitions, and again, the BOB Jacket allows you to do this before moving on to a real training partner in a more challenging environment.