training dummy
Sparring partner substitute
A training dummy is a human-shaped figure used to practice combat techniques—punching, kicking, grappling, or weapon strikes.
Martial artists, boxers, and military personnel train against dummies to develop form and power without injuring a partner.
In video games, training dummies are targets that let players test damage output and practice combos.
Figuratively, someone called a training dummy is being compared to a passive, unresponsive object.
- practiceRepeated work toward mastery
- mannequinLife-sized display figure
- crash testControlled impact experiment
- test subjectExperiment participant
- sparringPractice combat training
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- bird huntingduck hunting, goose hunting, pheasant hunting, quail hunting, shotguns
- training equipmenttreadmill, exercise bike, stationary bike, rowing machine, elliptical
- dojomat, mats, tatami, gi, belt
- martial arts geargi, judo gi, headgear, mouthguard, mouth guard
- training gearclicker, treat bag, treat pouch, e-collar, prong collar
- practice toolsmetronome, tuner, practice pad, music stand, practice log
training dummysparring partner
Practice combat opponent
training partner · coach · instructor · mentor · moving target
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