what exactly is a makiwara

[johnnyada1]

I was just wandering what exactly is a makiwara (forgive me if I spelt it wrong).

Would they be suitable for wado ryu karate and southern kung fu?

[Szczepankiewicz]

Makiwara.... unbreakable targets, no?

Bags, pads, etc.

And yes. It's suitable for any art.

[johnnyada1]

can you attach it to the a wall if so how

[JimmyDeSaint]

Makiwara...........

A selection of Makiwaras....

Enjoy....fixed to the wall v easy with x2 solid fixed screws.....

[johnnyada1]

are they suitable for kicks and punches?

[JimmyDeSaint]

Originally posted by johnnyada1
are they suitable for kicks and punches?

~ Depends on your definition of suitable......precision kicks and punches relative to Mae (sp?) distance are what I use it for but I see no reason why it can't be hit harder.....

~Jus my $0.02

[El Mastero]

I was just wandering what exactly is a makiwara (forgive me if I spelt it wrong).

Would they be suitable for wado ryu karate and southern kung fu?

Here's some good info.

http://www.pinewoodkarate.com/lessons/lesson7-21-97.htm

[ninjaiboy22]

A good strength tool

That is what I use it most for. Ive seen various companies sell makiwara bags, but the best deal is www.yin-yangstore.com right on the front page they have a special on makiwara bags. It comes with 2 bags big and small for like $33.00 or somethibng around there. The big one is usually like $25.00 anyways. There good for setting up to be hitting walls and or posts.

I also train wth iron palm. But thats more of a form where as makiwara is like punching a bag.


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