Topic: makiwara

[B&D]

Hi all,
I've put a new pad on my makiwara last night, used it this morning lovely feel to it.One problem though, I think i've over done it with the shutos. I can't seem to fully open my hand and keep my fingers together, they want to part. Any ideas? I'm proud of my makiwara, solid white oak planed, its 3 inch wide with a taper of 75mm to 9mm over a length of 1400mm, home made of course.

[Andyeilio]

So you managed to purchase ( ) a pad then B&D?

So, was it B&Q.............Homebase............. or somewhere else?    was there a terrible accident with some furniture? 

[Hong Kong Cheungy]

wer do u get da oak from awel?

[Lloydie]

wer do u get da oak from awel?

Where did you get the oak from, Arwel?

courtesy of Lloydie's free on-line grammar, spelling and punctuation service - you screw the language -we'll fix it up 

[B&D]

Mair bought cushions to go on outside chairs, bend one in half and use ties around it. I believe the tension/spring in the timber and the padding is just a bit harder than hitting a stomache full force (ideal).

the oak was bought from richards and sons timber merchant in Pentraeth, he specialises in exotic timber.

[Lloydie]

ah, nice timber, Arwel!   - my makiwari is made from Canadian redwood.  It is a lovely makiwara,  I started with a straw pad on it and then a foam one after I beat the straw one to death.  The foam pad is wearing thin now, but I think I will go back to the straw pad.

Lloydie

[Emma]

the oak was bought from richards and sons timber merchant in Pentraeth, he specialises in exotic timber.

Expensive?

[Lloydie]

the oak was bought from richards and sons timber merchant in Pentraeth, he specialises in exotic timber.

Expensive?

if you are thinking of entering the wild world of Makiwara training Emma, I would strongly advise against it at your age. If you want a striking target get a heavy bag and hang it up in the garage - it's good for kicks too 

Lloydie

[B&D]

I thought of using straw to toughen the skin but calculated that i'd be better off with something softer and so be able to use it often without feeling that its a chore. this way i am able to concentrate on the way I punch and hopefully learn quicker for example-after a dozen hard punching I found that if you hit with the face of the 4 knuckles of the fist the angle tends to make my fist bend up or down (ouch)but leading with 2 knuckles seems just right to having the fist in line with the arm.

oak is expensive but your talking about £30 to £50 ( mine was an offcut from a job, next offcut is going to captain Ritchie bones.

[Lloydie]

I thought of using straw to toughen the skin but calculated that i'd be better off with something softer and so be able to use it often without feeling that its a chore. this way i am able to concentrate on the way I punch and hopefully learn quicker for example-after a dozen hard punching I found that if you hit with the face of the 4 knuckles of the fist the angle tends to make my fist bend up or down (ouch)but leading with 2 knuckles seems just right to having the fist in line with the arm.

oak is expensive but your talking about £30 to £50 ( mine was an offcut from a job, next offcut is going to captain Ritchie bones.

  the toughening of the skin is a bit of a myth TBH - the makiwara teaches you good alignment and great feedback about power IMHO. 


Lloydie

[B&D]

it can get a bit adictive I think, the feel of something when you hit is different to striking air, thats the reason for the bruised hand

[Hong Kong Cheungy]

dave da rave u aint gora fix ma lingo, every1 undastand....

[JimmyTheHoover]

dave da rave u aint gora fix ma lingo, every1 undastand....

What ? 

[Hong Kong Cheungy]

yo no it reli

i will stop now, do you think i should get a punch bag or a makiwara?

[Lloydie]

punch bag


Lloydie