Do you train with makiwara

[Sam]

yep i use them

[makiwaraman]

yep i use them

Sam don't leave it at that, what type? how often?What techniques? and what benefits do you think you have goten from makiwara training.

regards maki

[JimmyNewton]

i use one i built myself and practice all hand techniques

the post is tapered at end, with a rubber shoe sole glued to top, then outside wrapped with clothesline rope.

looks very traditional

[Menjo]

I wish i did

[Goldtooth]

For those of you who have built your own makiwaras; how did you cut the taper?

[makiwaraman]

For those of you who have built your own makiwaras; how did you cut the taper?

If you are just cutting one for yourself I would say mark the taper and cut with a sharp hand saw take your time to get it right and plane and sand to a better finish. Most power saws wont be able to cut any deeper than 90mm. So if this is your option mark the taper on both sides and cut along each line ensure the blade is absolutley square or the cuts wont line up.

regards maki

[Sam]

ok.... hand techqiques.... 2x4 wood block, about 14 inches long with sisal rope wrapped round it. condition all part of my hand [other than fingertips] so foreknuckles, back knuckes, ridge hand, reverse ridge hand, back hand, forearms.

[Karate_Girl_07]

I don't use a full makiwara, just a head. It's a telephone book that was wrapped in burlap and then wrapped with duct tape again leaving a patch of burlap exposed on one side. I love using it, it really helps with the conditioning of your knuckles, shuto, etc. I also like it because it teaches your body to get used to the impact of hitting something that's quite hard, lol.

[Sam]

yeah but its better than a solid wall because it has some give.... i tried burlap but after a couple of day i wore through it.

[makiwaraman]

I don't use a full makiwara, just a head. It's a telephone book that was wrapped in burlap and then wrapped with duct tape again leaving a patch of burlap exposed on one side

So whats this makiwara head fixed to. It seems that alot of people make do with inferior versions of makiwara, At least if you are going to do this attach it to a post prefably tapered. I have seen first hand what a 2x4 with no taper can do to your hands when used as a makiwara, and those split block type with little pading and springs are terrible I speak from experiance. They have about 1 inch max of give and then your hitting the wall etc not a good idea, Compared to a tapered oak post that gives up to 12 inches maybe more but I can't hit it that hard yet. If anyone would like a free drawing on a proper makiwara with detailed instructions let me know by PM.

Regards maki