FAQ
Why was the Bulgarian Bag developed?
The Bulgarian Bag was developed by IBBC co-director Ivan Ivanov during his tenure as the head wrestling coach for the U.S. Olympic Greco Roman team at the Olympic training center in Marquette Michigan. Ivan needed to create a tool that would offer benefits that could not be achieved with current or traditional tools or methods. Being a champion in wrestling most of his life, he knew that he needed a tool that allowed the athlete to push, twist, swing, pull, bend, rotate, squat, lunge, and throw. All of these exercises had to duplicate wrestling movements and had to be done in a dynamic fashion and were movement based. These exercises needed to be done in a group or individual setting and/or could be used by one or more athletes working together. Hence, the development of the ultimate tool for extreme all-round fitness, the Bulgarian Bag.
How do I learn to use the Bulgarian Bag?
The Bulgarian Bag in the past has only been used for Olympic and professional competitive level athletes to include wrestling, various martial arts, and MMA athletes. Recognizing the value of this training tool and the extreme benefits to all athletes at any level, the IBBC is dedicated to educating and exposing the world to this incredible and versatile training tool.
Please take a look at our Events section for upcoming certifications, seminars and workshops. If you are interested in hosting an IBBC event, please contact us!
Is the Bulgarian Bag appropriate for use by women?
Absolutely! Women can train just like men. The benefits of the bag are based on muscular endurance, strength, stability, and coordination. This tool is appropriate for use by women of all ages training for a variety of sports and skills. The spectrum ranges from judo and other martial arts to triathletes and women who are interested in challenging their fitness levels!
What weight Bulgarian Bag should the average woman start with?
Training with the Bulgarian Bag incorporates grip strength development along with the other aspects of use. Because of this, most women like to begin training with the extra-small or small bag to get a good feel for its use as they develop the appropriate grip and hand strength. However, most women can easily start with the 26 lb. bag for the lower body exercises, but will probably use the small bag for many of the upper body movements. Remember, the cumulative effect of the bag is demanding, so the numerical value of the weight is very deceptive!
Does the Bulgarian Training Bag replace all other training tools?
No. Unlike claims that the Kettlebell replaces all other training tools, we believe that these are tools in your arsenal that should be used for desired outcome based on your training goals and objectives. The Bulgarian Bag has unique properties and should be used together with a variety of hardware such as Kettlebells, barbells, dumbbells, dips, thick bars, trap bars, lever bars, medicine balls, grip devices, cardio equipment, and other tools as part of a well-rounded training program.
Does the Bulgarian Training Bag come with any warranties or guarantees?
Yes, the Bulgarian Training Bag is guaranteed and warranted to be free from manufacturing defects. Normal use will result in normal wear and tear on the bag, which usually only amounts to a settling of the inner sand and wool compartments. However, if within six months of original purchase date your bag leaks sand or wool, tears, or becomes unstitched due to normal wear and tear, return the bag and you will be shipped a new replacement bag. We take great pride in the quality of our training tools.
What is normal wear and tear?
Normal use gives the Bulgarian Bag a more pliable feel and seasoned look. The more use the bag gets, the easier it is to work with. Please note that excessive slamming of the bag on the ground is not considered normal wear and tear. The Bulgarian Bag is a high quality product and has undergone years of rigorous testing under extreme training conditions at the U.S. Olympic training.
