Welcom to How to build a wooden dummy!

I created this website as a resource for those kung fu students and teachers who want to build their own wooden dummy. Before building my first wooden dummy, I did a lot searching around the internet (with no success) for instructions on how to build a wooden dummy. At first, I considered buying one but soon found out that they cost anywhere from $800 and up. This wasn't an option for me and I'm sure it's not an option for you either, that's why you're here.

I've broken down the process into three parts.
1. Download the plans.
2. Build the dummy.
3. Build a dummy stand.

I've also included a contact form on every page of this site, so if you have questions or get stuck, please feel free to contact me.

COMING SOON! Build your own wooden dummy e-book!

I've received a lot of email over the years with questions on certain details on wooden dummy construction. This e-book will take you step by step through the whole construction process!

Included in the e-book:

Detailed instructions and pictures for building a wooden dummy using a log for the body.
Detailed instructions and pictures for building a wooden dummy using PVC pipe for the body.
Detailed instructions and pictures for building a wooden dummy using 2x4 and 2x6 boards with my barrel body technique.
Instructions for making offset arms so the top arms will be level.
Instructions for building the leg with an easy to build, yet strong, overlaping joint.
Instructions on how to build 3 types of wooden dummy stands, including a wall mount stand, traditional square stand and a corner stand.

Also included:

Instructional videos covering every step of the construction process!

I'm honored that my wooden dummy construction techniques and process are the only ones published on KungFuMagazine.com!

Read an excerpt from the article below.

Having a wooden dummy seems the ultimate in martial arts. I've seen them in kung fu movies like "Descendant of Wing Chun" and "Rumble in the Bronx," and I've always thought it would be cool to have one. Besides, anyone who has their own wooden dummy must be a serious martial artist.

A few things always held me back from getting one. First, I don't study Wing Chun kung fu, the art that the wooden dummy is typically associated with. I study 7 Star Praying Mantis and Northern Shaolin. Second, the cost. Those things are pricey. I have a wife, two kids and a mortgage. How could I ever justify spending close to $1,000 on a wooden dummy?

To use the dummy, I knew I would have to learn some Wing Chun (more on this later). And if I was going to have a wooden dummy, I realized I would have to build it myself. So the journey to build my own wooden dummy began.

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