US Patent 7329210 Vertical training apparatus

A vertical training apparatus for allowing a user to practice striking and combinations of strikes against an opponent. The vertical training apparatus includes a stanchion member being designed for being coupled to a support surface whereby the stanchion member extends upwardly from the support surface. A plurality of target assemblies are adjustably coupled to the stanchion member. Each of the target assemblies is designed for being struck by the user to practice strikes. One of the target assemblies is designed for representing an upper torso of an opponent to allow the user to practice strikes against the upper torso of the opponent, the other of the target assemblies is designed for representing a lower torso of the opponent to allow the user to practice strikes against the lower torso of the opponent.