makiwara vs. heavybag

[aznkarateboi]

which one do you prefer? why? what are similarities and differences?

[Wado Guy]

The heavy bag moves. You punch it, it moves. You kick it, it moves. You knee it, it moves. etc etc etc.

 

It moves. That's why I like it

[SaiFightsMS]

I still think the heavy bag is todays equivalent to the makiwara.

[Shotokan_Fighter]

i like them both, but makiwara for my reverse punch, heavy bag for multiple techniques.

[telsun]

Each has it's use. I do not prefer one over the other.

[ForeverTheArt]

bag

[ForeverTheArt]

bag

[StoneSkin]

makiwara can be made for cheap a punchign bag can be expensive

[Valithor]

Both are very good for their intended purpose, but I guess the bag is more versatile..

[shotochem]

When I first startred training I used a makiwara. The whole asian mystique thing. As I started getting stronger and hit harder it became more and more painful to hit it so I switched to a heavy bag. I just anchor

 

the bottom and attach a bungee cord so it does not swing as much.

 

My wrist and hands feel a lot better and I certainly have not lost any

 

power in the process.