Makiwara
Sign in to savethumb|202px|A diagram of the most common type of ground mounted makiwara The makiwara () is a padded striking post used as a training tool in various styles of traditional karate. It is thought to be uniquely Okinawan in origin. The makiwara is one form of hojo undō, a method of supplementary conditioning used by Okinawan martial artists.
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13 sectionsContents
- Use
- Construction
- Soft makiwara construction and use
- Stiff makiwara construction and use
- Types of makiwara
- Standing Makiwara
- Shuri makiwara
- Naha makiwara
- Ude makiwara
- Hand Held Makiwara
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thumb|202px|A diagram of the most common type of ground mounted makiwara The makiwara () is a padded striking post used as a training tool in various styles of traditional karate. It is thought to be uniquely Okinawan in origin. The makiwara is one form of hojo undō, a method of supplementary conditioning used by Okinawan martial artists.
== Use == The makiwara is used by karate practitioners to practice strikes in much the same way as a boxer uses a heavy bag. The makiwara develops one's striking ability by letting them experience resistance to punches, kicks and other strikes. A poor punch will bounce off the makiwara if the body is not in a position to support the energy generated by the strike. It also develops targeting, and focus, which is the ability to penetrate the target (i.e., opponent) to varying degrees of force.
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