Thank you for your work. There are a lot of makiwara training videos I allready viewed, but there are still a lot to learn about it since in each of them I find something new that will change my experience and help become better. Osu!
Does the "clacker" serve any purpose other than making a loud noise? I'm planning on building one in my back yard, and I don't want my neighbors to hate me lol.
Hello Pugglen, thank you for your question. The clacking of the board is not that important. It does not change the mechanics of executing the punch. However; it does tell you that the speed of the punch is not sufficient enough to make the clacking noise. Many Makiwara boards don't have the second board. My first board did not have the clacking board behind it and you only heard a "Thud". When introduced to the newer boards, I really enjoyed hearing that loud "crack" in the Dojo. The closeness of the walls made the noise resonate even more. For me it was a good feeling. It's all preference. But not necessary for developing the mechanics of the reverse punch. -Sensei Morrone
What does the lifting of the front foot do as you punch? Is this due to the wide stance? I study Isshinryu, so our stance is much more narrow or box looking. I find all styles of karate very interesting, thank you for the video.
Thank you for the great video. WOuld you be able to tell me what type of wood you used, and if I was interested in using a clacker board. How do I go about setting it up? Meaning is there a certain measurement you use? Thank you,
Hi Bklyn James, this is from Sensei Morrone: "Thank you for watching and for your question. Striking Board: Maple 1 x 6, 4' 3". This board can be adjusted according to the Karataka's size. Clacking Board: Pine, 1 x 6, 3' 7" This board does not have to be exact. The higher this board is the more noise it makes. Also the Center Board or Tension Board can change noise."
Power comes from shoulders,hips and proper foot movement . You have it or you don't . The makawari just conditions your knuckles along with pushups . You can't get power from punching " Anything !"...
I did 100 knuckle push ups everyday about 3 years ..due to extreme tension of shoulder muscle, i have to under go physiotherapy treatment because the tendons n tissue torn already at shoulder joint, already 6 month has passed but not recover yet, ...
I don't feel any power despite i did 100-300push ups, i don't think my knuckle is able to break real hard boards..sometime i use 2 inch thick solid chopping board which use for kitchen work ,i think this one is harder than a bricks. ..as i use hammer, the solid bricks breaks easily like glass but this wood produce the vibration back to hammer n my hand, like spring. . What should do if i want to break bricks?what are the type of conditioning should i practise. ..,?how long should i wait to success on this? Please reply me. ..
Sensei can you tell us what you were trying to do, as I seem a bit lost? Also, in 1989 I was training at the Marble Factory in London, according to my Sensei James Rousseau 8th Dan Okinawa Goju Ryu Karate Do, Punching the Board with a Bent Arm is the correct Way of doing this training, as you want to release the energy into the board or body of a person - he quoted: if you punch a solid object with a straight arm the power goes back into your body and not forward into your target Kind regards Michael Hollingbery 5th Dan OGKKNorth London Okinawa Goju Ryu Karate Do Kyokaips I look forward to your reply
+North London Okinawa Goju Ryu Karate OGKK Sensei Hollingbery, Thank you for your comment. The Shotokan System uses a wide hip when using a Reverse Punch. As I stated in the video we are developing the delivery system of the reverse punch. This is done by opening the hip wide and torquing the Quadriceps from the knee up. Then synchronizing the rotation of the hip and the punch to drive the punch forward. The foot must remain solid to the floor with minimal movement. By using your hips in this fashion you will develop a tremendous amount of power with the hip, while pushing into the floor with the foot. Your hips are the driving force of the punch. Your Sensei is correct when saying that the power can come back into the body when hitting a solid object with a straight arm. When hitting a board this hard it is important that you not strike the board with your arm fully extended out. There must be room to extend. Also; that is another reason that the striking board must have movement. It should be able to move about 1 -2 inches. I have used Okinawan Boards in the past. They are wrapped with rope and don't move. You cannot hit an Okinawan Board this way, it will destroy you. Sensei Morrone.
Emeth Productions what is the important of this training, ? How many times you have to punch it ?everyday ? I punch wall n meat chopping board, i felt pain but i could endure the pain about 100 punches ...my judo master advise me to not join kyukushin karate bcoz I'm too old ,what is your opinion ...please reply me...
Hello TheSeer101, The boards are designed to flex a little so they don't break. When punching the board you should only penetrate about 1 inch into the board. This way the boards will last a little longer. My older brother who was bigger, stronger and had the same training as me was notorious for breaking the boards in half. He was awesome!. He has passed now but we still talk about him and his abilities. -Sensei Morrone
Thank you for your work. There are a lot of makiwara training videos I allready viewed, but there are still a lot to learn about it since in each of them I find something new that will change my experience and help become better. Osu!
thank you from the future, almost 4 x years later....much appreciated.
Great to see Makiwara being used properly, great post.
in my opinion the explication was awesome. great video and congrats to this old man.
Does the "clacker" serve any purpose other than making a loud noise? I'm planning on building one in my back yard, and I don't want my neighbors to hate me lol.
Hello Pugglen, thank you for your question. The clacking of the board is not that important. It does not change the mechanics of executing the punch. However; it does tell you that the speed of the punch is not sufficient enough to make the clacking noise. Many Makiwara boards don't have the second board. My first board did not have the clacking board behind it and you only heard a "Thud". When introduced to the newer boards, I really enjoyed hearing that loud "crack" in the Dojo. The closeness of the walls made the noise resonate even more. For me it was a good feeling.
It's all preference. But not necessary for developing the mechanics of the reverse punch.
-Sensei Morrone
What does the lifting of the front foot do as you punch? Is this due to the wide stance? I study Isshinryu, so our stance is much more narrow or box looking. I find all styles of karate very interesting, thank you for the video.
thinking same thing
Thank you for the great video. WOuld you be able to tell me what type of wood you used, and if I was interested in using a clacker board. How do I go about setting it up? Meaning is there a certain measurement you use? Thank you,
Hi Bklyn James, this is from Sensei Morrone: "Thank you for watching and for your question. Striking Board: Maple 1 x 6, 4' 3". This board can be adjusted according to the Karataka's size. Clacking Board: Pine, 1 x 6, 3' 7" This board does not have to be exact. The higher this board is the more noise it makes. Also the Center Board or Tension Board can change noise."
muy bueno excelente explicacion sensei
Power comes from shoulders,hips and proper foot movement . You have it or you don't . The makawari just conditions your knuckles along with pushups . You can't get power from punching " Anything !"...
I did 100 knuckle push ups everyday about 3 years ..due to extreme tension of shoulder muscle, i have to under go physiotherapy treatment because the tendons n tissue torn already at shoulder joint, already 6 month has passed but not recover yet, ...
I don't feel any power despite i did 100-300push ups, i don't think my knuckle is able to break real hard boards..sometime i use 2 inch thick solid chopping board which use for kitchen work ,i think this one is harder than a bricks. ..as i use hammer, the solid bricks breaks easily like glass but this wood produce the vibration back to hammer n my hand, like spring. .
What should do if i want to break bricks?what are the type of conditioning should i practise. ..,?how long should i wait to success on this? Please reply me. ..
thanks master
excellent
Sensei can you tell us what you were trying to do, as I seem a bit lost? Also, in 1989 I was training at the Marble Factory in London, according to my Sensei James Rousseau 8th Dan Okinawa Goju Ryu Karate Do, Punching the Board with a Bent Arm is the correct Way of doing this training, as you want to release the energy into the board or body of a person - he quoted: if you punch a solid object with a straight arm the power goes back into your body and not forward into your target Kind regards Michael Hollingbery 5th Dan OGKKNorth London Okinawa Goju Ryu Karate Do Kyokaips I look forward to your reply
+North London Okinawa Goju Ryu Karate OGKK
Sensei Hollingbery,
Thank you for your comment. The Shotokan System uses a wide hip when using a Reverse Punch. As I stated in the video we are developing the delivery system of the reverse punch. This is done by opening the hip wide and torquing the Quadriceps from the knee up. Then synchronizing the rotation of the hip and the punch to drive the punch forward. The foot must remain solid to the floor with minimal movement. By using your hips in this fashion you will develop a tremendous amount of power with the hip, while pushing into the floor with the foot. Your hips are the driving force of the punch.
Your Sensei is correct when saying that the power can come back into the body when hitting a solid object with a straight arm. When hitting a board this hard it is important that you not strike the board with your arm fully extended out. There must be room to extend. Also; that is another reason that the striking board must have movement. It should be able to move about 1 -2 inches.
I have used Okinawan Boards in the past. They are wrapped with rope and don't move. You cannot hit an Okinawan Board this way, it will destroy you.
Sensei Morrone.
Emeth Productions what is the important of this training, ? How many times you have to punch it ?everyday ? I punch wall n meat chopping board, i felt pain but i could endure the pain about 100 punches ...my judo master advise me to not join kyukushin karate bcoz I'm too old ,what is your opinion ...please reply me...
Thank you for the video, and thank you Jerold Blanding for letting me know about it, while in Vegas!." OSS!
Thanks
Good stuff! Thanks!
Thank you for this video. Oss.
i practice american shotokan. and i must say your punching power is freaking scary. dont wanna get punched by you. osu.
Левая нога в момент перед ударом подпрыгивает, а значит, её могут подсечь. Не должна отрываться!
seu cu
I would hate to be hit by this guy.
Muito bom mestre fico lesongeado!
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I just train heavy bag
if karate guys can break broads how come they don't break these
Hello TheSeer101, The boards are designed to flex a little so they
don't break. When punching the board you should only penetrate about 1 inch
into the board. This way the boards will last a little longer. My older brother who
was bigger, stronger and had the same training as me was notorious for breaking
the boards in half. He was awesome!. He has passed now but we still talk
about him and his abilities.
-Sensei Morrone