Shotokan_Fighter Posted July 13, 2003 Posted July 13, 2003 how are you guys setting up your makiwara board? iv just got one about a week ago and iv been trying to think of a way to set it up so i can use it. iv herd of the one where you put it in the ground on a big board, i seen that on 24fightingchickens.com. or do any of you put it right on the wall? what do you guys do. i really wanna put that up so this would help thanks "When I fight, I fight with my heart,and soul. My heart, and soul is Shotokan Karate."Shotokan_fighters creed"karate has to come natural in a fight, if you have to think about using karate in a fight, you will loose the fight"3rd kyu brown belt - shotokan karate
Radok Posted July 13, 2003 Posted July 13, 2003 I just dug a whole about a cubic foot in size, filled it with cement and stabbed a board into it. Wrapped rope around the board for padding. If you can't laugh at yourself, there's no point. No point in what, you might ask? there's just no point.Many people seem to take Karate to get a Black Belt, rather than getting a Black Belt to learn Karate.
major_motoko Posted July 14, 2003 Posted July 14, 2003 I just dug a whole about a cubic foot in size, filled it with cement and stabbed a board into it. Wrapped rope around the board for padding. Heh, anyone seen Steven Seagal's "Hard To Kill"? He does just the same thing, and then after training for the length of a musical montage.. punches it so hard he breaks the board in half! Great stuff motoko 2nd Kyu Brown Belt, Wado Ryu Karate-do"Daniel-san best karate still inside!" Mr Myagi
Shotokan_Fighter Posted July 14, 2003 Author Posted July 14, 2003 he was using the makiwara board? thats funny he broke it, i havnt seen that movie but i think im gonna. "When I fight, I fight with my heart,and soul. My heart, and soul is Shotokan Karate."Shotokan_fighters creed"karate has to come natural in a fight, if you have to think about using karate in a fight, you will loose the fight"3rd kyu brown belt - shotokan karate
Kirves Posted July 14, 2003 Posted July 14, 2003 Yea he trained with a makiwara when he was recuperating to get his revenge. The punches he uses are from Wing Chun, not Karate.
Beer-monster Posted July 14, 2003 Posted July 14, 2003 I've started using a makeshirt makiwara (a tree) but I'm not sure how to start using it. They say hit it buts its more complicated, do I start at full power. How can I stop myself chickening out when it comes to shin kicks (which hurt like hell when you start)? Mind, body and fist. Its all a man truly needs.
Radok Posted July 15, 2003 Posted July 15, 2003 Hitting trees with your shin is a big no-no. Fill a canvas bag with sand, prop it against the tree, and kick that. If you punch trees, make sure they're only a few inches think and soft wood so it;s springy. If you can't laugh at yourself, there's no point. No point in what, you might ask? there's just no point.Many people seem to take Karate to get a Black Belt, rather than getting a Black Belt to learn Karate.
Sho-ju Posted July 15, 2003 Posted July 15, 2003 I have a post that I use to punch and kick, it's not a makiwara but I find it works for me. I took two old (thick) phone books wrapped them in plastic and nailed them into a tree with spikes. It may sound crazy but I find it works well and it's cost effective. OSU! A bucket filled with rice works as well...
cross Posted July 15, 2003 Posted July 15, 2003 Yeah i use phone books also ... but please use gaffer tape not spikes... thats so violent .. hehehe Beer-monster- save some money and buy a nice soft heavy bag, rope it up in your garage or from a tree and shin kick that... it wont hurt has much
Beer-monster Posted July 15, 2003 Posted July 15, 2003 I have no money nor a place of my own, so bags are out. Mind, body and fist. Its all a man truly needs.
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