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Old 03-26-2004, 10:20 AM   #8 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Reactor
Hand toughening by striking tires, makiwaras, etc. have long-term deleterious effects. Depending on how long and how intense one practices in this type of training, expect to have problems by the time you hit 50!

Regarding tire training for arnis/kali/eskrima, check out one of the videos of Bobby Taboada's Balintawak. It has a section/demo on the subject.

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Reactor
That is why training should be done properly & slowly. Not only fist training, but any form of physical training if done improperly will result in health problems in later years.
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