Yes I think 80lbs would be a nice weight for you. It will provide some resistance, but not too much so as to promote injury.

If you are fairly new to hitting a bag I would recommend 100lbs. If you have a lot of experience you can bump up to 120-150lbs.

The key for a youngster just getting started is a good pair of gloves. Shope for a glove that has small or medium size and aim for a higher amount of foam padding (14 or 16 oz). After that, pick up some handwraps in case there is extra space in the gloves. Finally, go for a heavy bag that is a little lighter, maybe around 60lbs, so that it isn't immovable for him.

Either would be ok I think, but if you are a beginner I might err on the side of 70lb. As for precautions -

Be sure to use gloves and secure the wrist tightly, this will prevent sprains. Start off with light contact and intensity until your body gets used to the impact of the bag. Also be sure the the mount you use to attach the bag to the ceiling is secure, and that the beams aren't cracking under the stress.

Hey Charles. I'd say this bag is on the lower end of your usability spectrum. You could go with 80-100lbs in my mind. The lighter causing more swing, the heavier more stability.

Check this one out for a heavier alternative: bx-hv-721.

These bag gloves are base level, which means they will protect your skin from abrasion and your knuckles from some impact.

They are a good starting point before you invest in more serious gloves.

Hey Brusk. Yea this bag is a good weight and quality level for you, I think you'll find it just right.

The only thing you'll need in addition to this kit is a ceiling mount, found here: bx-ac-36.

Right now we don't offer any packages with the stand included. You'll have to grab one of those separately. Also be sure to check shipping as sometimes heavy items cannot be shipped to certain countries.

Here are bag stands: http://www.boxingdepot.com/heavy-bag-stand.html.

A bag this size is a good standard for non-expert users. The money matter can be worked out during the checkout process.

Hi Wiki. This bag comes filled (it's 80lbs). So no worries about filling it yourself.

Unfortunately we don't have any bags under $50. The kit you are on right here, the platinum, is a great choice though if you can wrangle $90.

Hey bj. This kit would be ok, but I would probably suggest a little lighter bag to ideally suit your body type. Something like this: bx-hv-707, or this: bx-hv-837.

Hi betho. I'm not a dietary expert or physician, but I am a martial artist so perhaps I can offer an opinion for your consideration.

The key 'secret' is regulating diet and getting regular exercise. A lot of times people think of exercise as running and weight lifting, but it isn't just those two things. There are a lot of ways you can 'trick' yourself into exercising by doing things that are fun or interesting.

A 15-20 regiment on the heavy bag 3-4 times a week would be a great start. In addition, since you are a martial artist, I highly recommend you incorporate kata training a couple of times a week. Kata can challenge you muscles and keep you body guessing.

In addition, I utilize a book called 'The Okinawa Program' to improve the quality of my diet. It isn't really a diet plan like weight watchers or anything like that. It's more of an explanation as to how the Okinawans became the longest lived people on the planet, and how you can integrate that healthiness into your life.

http://www.amazon.com/Okinawa-Program-Longest-Lived-Everlasting-Health--/dp/0609807501/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1298994911&sr=8-1.

Hope this helps!

Normally I would recommend 90-100lbs for you in regards to the heavy bag weight, but I think you would enjoy this kit as well.

Expect it to swing on you once you get a little better at using it.