Patcherson Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 anyone have any tips on knuckle conditioning bar doing knuckle press ups?they are kinda working but my hands ache Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuma Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Training as an individual those are really the best way to go. The makiwara is great too but I don't recommend that unless you've had some serious instruction in it for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patcherson Posted August 11, 2009 Author Share Posted August 11, 2009 ya I don't want to mess up my knuckles I'v seen one guy who uses makiwara and his knuckles are square I don't want to do anything like that i just want to avoid my bones breaking when i have to use em you know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCavin Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 How often do you do the knuckle pushups?It usually helps to take a few days off to let your hands fully heal.For instance, I use makiwara, but not every day. I usually hit it for a few days, then take a few off. Your body needs the time to heal the damage that has been done to it. -James Cavin- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patcherson Posted August 11, 2009 Author Share Posted August 11, 2009 well i do them every day but i'll belt em heal for a bit.how exactly does conditioning harden your knuckles or will i ever see the benefits or know i have them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pittbullJudoka Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Heavy bag work will alson help toughen the knuckles. But the makiwari work will work the quickest. You will built calicum deposits making the knuckles thicker and naturally tougher. Also working the makiwari will desencitize the them. You'll notice it it working when you are striking harder with lees pain on the striking post. Kinda works the same way when one conditions the shins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuma Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Keep in mind though, the makiwara is first and foremost a tool for learning how to focus your punch and for impact training. The secondary effect is the knuckle conditioning. I still stick by my old Goju Ryu sensei when I say 3 days of conditioning a week with a day in between each is more than enough. Any more than that you'll just be prolonging the process as you won't be fully healed and will be more susceptible to injury. You also want to start at about 50% and progress from there. Try doing your knuckle pushups 3x a week, but since your main focus is conditioning, do them out on your sidewalk and really focus on the first two knuckles. Make sure to leave at least one day in between. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patcherson Posted August 12, 2009 Author Share Posted August 12, 2009 ouch but i'll do it thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushido_man96 Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 I agree with the bag work, or the makiwara. I like to work the bag without gloves, and it does a pretty good job.If the knuckle push-ups are too much, then use a wall, and do wall push-ups to get a bit more used to the feel. Then, do some on the ground. https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seija Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 I make what I call “Pocket Makiwara” which is just a small, hand sized piece of plywood wrapped with military 5/50 parachute chord that I get from the Army surplus store. I keep one in my work truck and do 100 knuckle conditioning strikes on it per hand every other day. I don’t have deformed looking knuckles like I have seen on some people, but the skin is thick and calloused like an old baseball mitt. As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. (Prov. 27:17) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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