This is a Wonderful, very effective training Tool.  Approximately 18'' long and 2 1/2'' wide, Thick Canvas Bag hand constructed and filled  a combination of mung beans, rice,  and a small amount of s traditional herbal mix. The herbs contents break down into a powder that goes through the canvas and is administered to the body area you are training. The more you practice,  the more medicinal properties you receive. Ancient and simple, yet brilliant.
 
According to Tradition, the first level of strikes to the extremities builds up the Wei Chi or External Energy, needed for the following stages. Striking the extremities also increase blood flow, and stimulates the bodily generation of hormones and the circulation of lymph. The ancients believed this to also clean and strengthen the bone marrow. So, this type of practice is believed to be excellent for health maintenance and for longevity as well.
 
Note: The use of a high quality dit da jow or iron palm / iron body / iron skills herbal linement is a requirement for traditional conditioning  training and it is highly reccommended for those following this training regimen.
 
Disclaimer: User assumes all risk of injury from use or mis-use of this product. The guidance of a trained instructor is highly recommended. A good quality herbal conditioning liniment should be used when training to reduce the chances of injury and to get maximum results.