makiwaraman

Thank you whippet its as I have been tought in shotokan were we are told to imagine a pole down centre of our body (action/reaction)when one hip goes forward the other must go back. regards makiwaraman

strangepair03 your post sounds good, and a 1/4 inch taper would offer good flex what type of wood is it? regards makiwaraman

Can someone please explain more about the double hip technique and extra power mentioned earlier. regards makiwaraman

I will let you know next week as I am going to kyokushinkai class then, this is due to all the talk on this forum about kyokushinkai. Which makes me wonder if I would be better suited to kyokushinkai. regards makiwaraman

2 hours thats a long test, well done and keep the momentum going for your next test. regards makiwaraman

strangepair03 what type is it you use ? As for the others that clicked yes in the poll what type do you use? Regards makiwaraman

Shotochem your makiwara is too stiff the makiwara should offer the same resistance as a human body. As for the aching it could be that you are locking you arm on impact and the shock is traveling to your shoulders. when striking leave a slight bend in your elbow. Training with the need to reach so that you strike only impacts on the final two inches is incorrect. I train so that my punch for example stikes the target at the midway point just at the start of the fist twist, then your arms cannot be locked and the impact does not transmit to your shoulder. Regards makiwaraman

Well I use a wooden post type, have been training seriously with it for 15 months, I do not have any callouses this is due to me using foam rubber target covered in leather. I have built up to 50 strikes a day of each technique. It does offer all the benefits Traditional- Fist lists and also a devolopment in kime. I have been with my current club for 7 months and at an impact training session a senior black belt said that I can hit the focus pad harder than any of the other black belts.(I am currently a red belt in this style) this is not due to size or strenth but correct technique devoloped through the use of a makiwara post. I think that the makiwara is a vital piece of equipment for the karate-ka. Sadly some dont know what it is anymore let alone use one, Maybe this is due to karate going down the sport road. Those that voted yes on the poll what do you use? regards makiwaraman

Hello just wanting to know who else uses makiwara? if not why ? and what one you use homemade, block type, timber post, old tyre regards makiwaraman

Thankyou mary_jane the Surrey dojo dont seem to offer adult classes Regards makiwaraman

If you want a traditional goju dojo then it has got to be makiwara posts. (but then what else could I say) regards makiwaraman

I would like to take a look at kyokushin-kai with a view to taking it up if it suits me more than my present style. Any one know of any classes in my area. thanks in advance makiwaraman

Congrats and keep the momentum up. When you put on your first gi it seems to make your karate improve. regards makiwaraman