Makiwara vs Punching Bags

[Harkon72]

Another piece of equipment you might consider is the Wing Chun wall bag. It is a canvas bag filled with sand or another material with a little give. Mine is filled with black eyed peas and rice. It conditions your knuckles and if you use the correct technique it can correct the body alignment and focus of your strike.

[cheesefrysamurai]

is a cheap one like this ok?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/wing-chun-accurate-wall-punching-bag-martial-arts-punch-bags-Iron-Palm-JKD-/261178260267?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item3ccf6ffb2b

or could you recommend another?

[Harkon72]

Yes, that looks fine. You can also get a three section one. As long as the zips are strong and the canvas is even you can't go wrong. Good Luck.

[Kuma]

Whats the primary effect of using the makiwara?

For strengthening the knuckles the makiwara does work but it's a secondary effect, not the primary one. Precision-wise it will help some but putting different colored targets on a heavy bag would be more effective. The makiwara is at one height and you can't train many combinations or kicks with it. The heavy bag and knuckle push-ups would be my recommendation.

Developing your technique and focus/kime, to keep it simple.

[vaporman]

Both, Sandbags does both at the same time. If your injuring yourself slow down your speed correct your motions. One can only hit has hard has he/she is conditioned,Safely.

Initial conditioning can takes years and is generally maintained afterwards, Never mastered,It is for life. Take your time it will come, Be consistent.