Versys VS.1
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Why did we call the Versys VS.1 a “revolutionary fight simulator?” At first glance, you might think that it’s just another freestanding bag: cylindrical, weighted base… but what’s this? No stem? Handles at the top? More at the base? What’s going on? Allow us to explain! The VS.1 might not look
Description
Why did we call the Versys VS.1 a “revolutionary fight simulator?” At first glance, you might think that it’s just another freestanding bag: cylindrical, weighted base… but what’s this? No stem? Handles at the top? More at the base? What’s going on?
Allow us to explain! The VS.1 might not look intimidating for something called a fight simulator, but it allows for more training methods than just about any other bag. Think of a move you might use in an MMA fight. There are punches and kicks, of course, but don’t forget about elbow strikes and knees from the clinch! Also throws, takedowns, and ground and pound. You can do all of these things on the VS.1.
You’ve already developed your power with a Wavemaster XXL or heavy hanging bag – now you’re focusing on speed and precision. Here’s how a sample training session on the VS.1 would look: You start out in kicking range, throwing a few roundhouses, maybe a teep for good measure.
As you work around the bag, it rebounds and you track its movements as you would an opponent’s. When you’ve got it where you want it, you lunge in with an elbow. Now that you’re in close range, your hands lock onto one of the handles at the top of the VS.1, simulating the muay thai clench, as you throw several knee strikes before slamming it to the ground and continuing to whale on it there.
You don’t even need to be a martial artist to benefit from the bag – the VS.1 can also be used in fitness workouts. Secure your feet in the lower straps for doing sit-ups, practice bag drags, and use it for standing rows.
The VS.1 is 66” tall, with a diameter of 13.75”. It weighs approximately 110 lbs. (most of which is located in the pre-filled sandbag base). To assemble, all you have to do is zip the bag onto the base!
Allow us to explain! The VS.1 might not look intimidating for something called a fight simulator, but it allows for more training methods than just about any other bag. Think of a move you might use in an MMA fight. There are punches and kicks, of course, but don’t forget about elbow strikes and knees from the clinch! Also throws, takedowns, and ground and pound. You can do all of these things on the VS.1.
You’ve already developed your power with a Wavemaster XXL or heavy hanging bag – now you’re focusing on speed and precision. Here’s how a sample training session on the VS.1 would look: You start out in kicking range, throwing a few roundhouses, maybe a teep for good measure.
As you work around the bag, it rebounds and you track its movements as you would an opponent’s. When you’ve got it where you want it, you lunge in with an elbow. Now that you’re in close range, your hands lock onto one of the handles at the top of the VS.1, simulating the muay thai clench, as you throw several knee strikes before slamming it to the ground and continuing to whale on it there.
You don’t even need to be a martial artist to benefit from the bag – the VS.1 can also be used in fitness workouts. Secure your feet in the lower straps for doing sit-ups, practice bag drags, and use it for standing rows.
The VS.1 is 66” tall, with a diameter of 13.75”. It weighs approximately 110 lbs. (most of which is located in the pre-filled sandbag base). To assemble, all you have to do is zip the bag onto the base!
Specifications
| Height | > 65 in. |
| Age | Adult |
| Bag Type | Freestanding |
| Bag Weight | > 100lbs |
| Brand | Century |
| Gender | Not Applicable |
| Line | Versys |
| Martial Arts Style | Multiple |
| Material | Vinyl |
| Hazardous material | False |
Reviews (8)
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Size and weight just right
I love this training bag. I'm 51 years old with some arthritis and don't hit/kick as hard as I used to but want to stay in shape and continue practicing at home till the pandemic is over. The weight and size of my versys vs 1 is perfect, stiffer than it appeared in the videos and takes the hits and kicks I deliver without folding in or going right to the floor. I just love it.
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PERFECT, especially for beginners
PERFECT FOR BEGINNERS! It’s really good to train ground ‘n pound, really good for kicking. U can run and hold it behind you, make sit-ups and punch it, you can wrestle it. NO EXCUSES
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Really worth it having it
Ever since I bought it, it has helped me punch better than before. Helps you to do for sit ups, push ups and etc.
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Great kicking bag
In Karate class we used these bags frequently. They are durable and easily moved about. Great for older people like me who have trouble with mobility.
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A Favorite Target
Our boxers LOVE the versatility of this equipment! As a coach, I enjoy having the variety for my boxers; none of us ever get bored!
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Good bag for the money.
A very versatile bag with many different uses. I wouldn't recommend it to heavy kickers as it is very easy to knock over which makes it difficult to deliver rapid fire kicks. We use them mostly in our kid classes, but also use them for various striking and takedown drills for adults. Overall a good buy, but the XXL wave master will always have a place in our hearts :)
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Good, versatile bag when not misused
There are techniques and drills you can do on the VS.1 that you can't do on other bags. We use it quite a bit. It's good for kids and for practicing with a moving target because it is made to move a lot. The straps on the top make it great for elbow and knee strikes. It's not a bag you can pound on with high-power kicks because it falls over easily and has too much give for that purpose. One problem I've had with it is the foam has crushed at the base causing it to lean significantly. I recommend that you don't let kids knock it over and jump on it. It can be used in its knocked-over state so long as the base tips over with it. Otherwise, the foam will crush from repeated misuse.
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Excellent indoor training bag
We have had this bag several years & it is working out fine. It was easy to put together, good quality material, & stores in the corner. This is the best indoor bag we have used yet. It is a lot easier to use than one with water & we love it.
WHY BUY CENTURY TRAINING BAGS?
40 Years of Innovation
For the last 40 years, Century has been at the forefront of martial arts innovation. One of our best inventions (if we do say so ourselves!) is the freestanding training bag. These days the bags are so ubiquitous you might have seen one without knowing it came from Century. Back in the early 1990s, that certainly wasn’t the case.
All training bags used to be hanging. These are great bags. In fact, they’re still popular. But they posed a problem for gym owners whose schools didn’t have the right structure, or those who didn’t want to drill into their ceilings. Bag stands partially alleviate the problem, but they are hard to move and don’t let you work all the way around the bag.
But Century’s Research and Development team members are problem solvers. In 1995, we released the world’s first freestanding bag, the Wavemaster®. It was a hit! Today, we offer an entire line of Wavemasters, from the Cardio Wavemaster® to the heavy-duty Wavemaster® 2XL Pro. In 1998, we introduced another game-changer – BOB® the Body Opponent Bag. BOB was the first freestanding training manikin and has also evolved into a line of his own, with the BOB® XL, Bobby Bully and VS. BOB®.
Sometimes you need something to slam as well as strike. So Century created the Versys™ line. Check out the versatility of the Versys™ bags here, on our site.
Different Bags for Different Needs
Why so many different bags, you ask? The answer is simple. It’s because there are so many different martial arts! And why are there so many different martial arts?
Well…
That might actually take a book or two to answer. We’ll just stick to covering why the bags are the way they are, and what they’re used for.
Taekwondo is a kick-heavy art, so it requires a sturdy bag with a large surface area. The Taekwondo Wavemaster® was built to accommodate. Other bags that are great for taekwondo are the Wavemaster 2XL Pro (the version with scoring zones, if you’re super cool!), or a hanging heavy bag like the Creed Muay Thai Bag. The 2XL and Creed bags are also great for Muay Thai, another kicking art, as well as karate.
What about martial arts that have little, if any, kicking? Judo and Brazilian jiu-jitsu players will both benefit from training using the Versys™ VS.2 bag. Like all the Versys™ items, it is freestanding, but features tripod legs and two hooked arms so you can work throws and takedowns. Unlike a human, it doesn’t complain about being slammed into the mat again and again. It’s perfect for groundwork practice.
These are all common sport martial arts. If you’re learning a martial art primarily for self-defense – like Jeet June Do or Krav Maga, the BOB® bag (or BOB® XL or VS.BOB®) is what you want. This manikin bag lets you practice striking a human-shaped target, complete with a scowling face so you won’t feel bad for hitting him.
The Torrent T1 and Torrent T2 Pro Bags are one of our newer designs. They’re great for both at-home and at-the-gym training, but they were made to be easily moved on and off the floor. The base can be rolled either way without loosening, so if you need to clear floor space in a hurry, these are the bags for you!
Made in the USA
There are many great things about getting your bags from Century. One is the variety. Another is knowing you’re supporting an American company. Our headquarters are located in Oklahoma City and employ around 200 Oklahomans, or “Okies,” as the locals say. Our facility includes a warehouse where we make Wavemasters™, BOBs®, and many of the other cool products you get from Century!
Tested by Champions
One of the perks of making our own products on site is that we’re easily able to test them in the real world. Not just your standard quality-control test (although we do that too), but a martial arts quality test.
Many people in our company are martial artists. We have two on-site training studios, and during the week, over a dozen classes are taught at lunch and after the work day. Whenever our R&D team has as new product, they bring a prototype to class. Everyone has fun kicking it, punching it, slamming it, and beating up on it as much as possible. If it breaks, R&D takes the prototype back and engineers a way to make the final product better. If it doesn’t break, they make it better anyway, because they thought of some improvements while watching the class work.
Century also works alongside professional martial artists when making our products. We send samples of certain new products to John Hackleman’s The Pit gym, where MMA fighters test it out. We’ve also teamed up with Matt Hughes and Ricardo Liborio, to name a few.
Highest Quality Materials
We have more official tests too. Our products undergo rigorous testing to ensure they meet industry standards. We fill our bags with high-quality material. We firmly believe that the better the equipment you train with, the better your training results will be.
Branded for Excellence
You know the importance of having your school’s name and logo on your uniforms. It creates a unified feeling of team spirit and helps promote brand recognition. Take those benefits one step further by branding your bags with your gym’s logo as well! Custom bags make your school look great. They add another element of professionalism to your environment. If you don’t have a logo, Century will help you create one. Just give your Century Customer Service Representative at (800) 626-2787 with any questions!