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[bushido_man96]

I am 16 years old, could this do longtherm damage for me? According to the video it can.

If you don't train until your knuckles bust open, it shouldn't cause any permanent, long-term damage. Focus on those three things he mentioned at the beginning, and just keep your reps down, like 10 on each side for starters, and leave a day between training periods. Over time, you'll be able to punch it more before reaching that point of breaking the skin.

Just remember, that if conditioning the knuckles is a goal, along with the other three principles, that it happens over an extended period of time, and injury creates downtime that won't contribute to training. Be methodical, and listen to your body. You'll be fine.

[sensei8]

Absolutely. Anything takes patience, and in that, patience rewards results. Bodybuilding takes a lot of time to develop, as in anything, rushing it can do some damage to oneself.

Makiwara training is no exception. Makiwara training should only be conducted under close supervision of ones Sensei. However, I don't allow children to train in the Makiwara because their bones are still growing.

I'd strongly encourage you to NOT train in the Makiwara until you're an adult. Nonetheless, I'd encourage you to continue working with a Wavemaster/Hanging Heavy-Bag/etc so that you're developing wrist strength and hip power through proper kihon principles.

When you're an adult and you're ready to train in the Makiwara, your Sensei will let you know when that time is at hand.

[FortuneCookie]

Just bought one I think I am going to be stupid and train on it, how can I minimize/prevent any development damage?

[sensei8]

Just bought one I think I am going to be stupid and train on it, how can I minimize/prevent any development damage?

You can't because in order to receive the full benefits of the makiwara, you're going to have to hit it over and over and over and over and..., and not patty cake it. Please, ask your doctor this question before you begin, please, it's very important to your well being.

Your curious about makiwara training and that's natural, however, curiosity killed the cat. Growth plate injuries shouldn't be taken lightly!

[FortuneCookie]

Just talked to a doctor,

He strongly recommended me not to train on it . Also, he told me training on boxballs isn't recommended for the same reason. If I do I must put gloves in, I prefer without gloves tough.

Well, guess I have to wait.

Thanks all for your input!

[JusticeZero]

Yes, practicing kicks can damage you, or anyone really, if you are doing it with poor form. I was cringing the other day in a school (not a MA school, a school with kids) because a PE teacher came in and was having the kids do cardio kickboxing from a video, and not turning his base foot for kicks. I mentioned it and had my concerns dismissed. If they were to continue practicing like this, in time, maybe a few months, their knees WILL be injured. (Not that I expect that they will, since the girls were making the absolute minimum of noncommital gestures needed to make a show of doing the techniques, and the guys were, while actually doing the techniques, obviously bored by it.)

[bushido_man96]

Well, I don't know of any doctors who approve of any kind of contact endeavors as being healthy. Although the makiwara is a hard object, it does have give to it, so you are not putting the max amount of impact on your bones. But, like sensei8 said, its important to do it at the right time, and if you are too young, and the body is still developing, then it may not be a good idea at this time. But soon, you may be able to start.

[BDPulver]

you can use the board for either or but it is recommended to be instructed by someone that knows how to use the board correctly.

I've dislocated a toe cause I wasnt paying attention and bruised my knuckle from hitting it wrong.