DAAN MMA Grappling Dummy 170cm | BJJ Grappling Drill Dummy

Yes. The sitting “grappling stance” is designed for realistic BJJ and MMA drilling guard engagement, top pressure, pin escapes, turtle attacks, and fast transition reps. It’s meant for technique repetition and muscle-memory work when you don’t have a partner. For MMA, it also supports positional rounds where you’re chaining control, posture, and movement patterns.

You can use it for controlled striking and ground-and-pound mechanics, especially to practice posture, base, and target placement. Keep expectations realistic: it’s primarily a grappling dummy, not a hanging heavy bag. Fill it firmly enough to hold shape, and place it on a stable surface to prevent sliding during impact reps.

This 170cm dummy is adult-sized, but kids can still drill with it under supervision especially positional control and basic movement patterns. For youth use, fill it lighter so it’s easier to move and less likely to fall awkwardly. Avoid high-amplitude throws or uncontrolled striking, and always train on a safe surface with coaching oversight.

Because it ships unfilled, you control the final weight. A good approach is: lighter fill for speed reps and technique cleanliness; denser fill for pressure work and harder resistance. Start medium, test how it moves during drills, then add fill gradually until it matches your goals. Overstuffing can reduce realism and make repositioning frustrating.

For a practical, budget-friendly fill, use old clothes, towels, blankets, or shredded textiles. If you want a cleaner, more uniform shape and “finished” look, the product guidance recommends poly filler or cotton. Many athletes mix materials dense textiles in the core, softer filler near the outside to balance structure and realism.

It’s built for repeated drilling: the listing specifies heavy-duty waterproof vinyl, four-ply polyester-nylon thread, and double-reinforced stitching. It’s also positioned as easy to clean and disinfect between sessions, which matters for academies and shared gear. Durability still depends on fill choice, surface friction, and how aggressively it’s used day-to-day.

Yes. Beginners can use it to learn positional fundamentals base, grips, framing concepts, and step-by-step submissions without a resisting partner. The sitting stance helps keep training “in range” so you spend less time resetting and more time repping. Start with slower, technical rounds and focus on clean mechanics before adding speed or strike-based drills.

The positioning is intentionally “defensive and drill-ready.” The product description highlights knees closer to the chest (guard-ready) and elbows positioned in front of the body, which creates realistic frames and target lines for common grips, control points, and submission entries. It won’t react like a human, but it does keep you honest on angles and placement.