For years I hit the makiwara (punches and kicks) hundreds of times per day several days per week. I had one in the basement, and my parents thought I was nuts (they still do). I'm 48 now and have no ill effects from this training.
I enjoy the Makiwara. Using the original (archery) 'round' Makiwara. Mostly held to a solid wall, then I work on transferral of force from the ground to the fist (with torque and not strength). If I want to train thrusting power, then I tie it to a flexible tree. And then, simply push it as far back as possible and gradually release it (over and over). But, I never hit against flexible objects (mainly because of the abrasive nature of the original straw/rope Makiwara). Gradual, progressive overload. Aim to never bruise or even cut the hands (learn to stop before these occur in a session), hand 'reddening' and no more. Stretches/massage (before and after), arm swings before and after (to pump blood into the forearms and hand). Use of other hand strengthening tools, like wrist grippers etc. My hands are now more flexible, stronger, skin is thicker (over striking areas) from this type of training. Then they were before starting. And, I don't have such enlarged knuckles because of this careful methodology. Its all about being in true control of the 'forging' technique. Forge what works for you and for your build. It is an art and should be practiced with diligence and care (for the best results). Peace.
@@bricktea3645 is it a canvas bag? Because I know those will shred the skin if strikes are not landed completely squarely. Also wondering how your hands are holding up now❤️
I trained makiwara for 10 years, between aged 11 (too young really) and 21, and some of the later stuff was very heavy training. I’m a pianist now aged 50 and have no ill effects, in fact I have some minor arthritis in the finger joints I didn’t condition! probably from piano playing.
@SPlinter Echelon Thanks, I suppose I could do that, but I think it wouldn't matter. They've all boarded the "Joe Rogan martial arts expertise" express a very long time ago.
@SPlinter Echelon He's not even an expert outside Tae Kwon Do and BJJ (and even that is questionable since Bravo's pretty much his best friend), he just got lucky with the UFC and the podcast. Like you say, Rutten is superior in every way. To Rogan, every throw is Harai Goshi, every knee and elbow strike is Muay Thai, and every ground game is Jiu Jitsu, that's pretty much the extent of his knowledge. To him and his cult UFC and mma is the end-all, be-all measure of the quality of martial arts. Unless it's someone he respects like Bruce Lee, Gene LeBell etc. Then he has nothing but praise for the more traditional stuff.
That particular model is from Shureido. They've discontinued them from all their websites though, unfortunately. Ive emailed the company and they said they're no longer in stock 😢
It's from Shureido, and they've discontinued them due to production issues unfortunately. I know, I wanted one too. I hope they bring them back sometime
I have Makiwara all over my home. I think they are a terrific tool. What I am wondering is if this wonderful Teacher ever hits a swinging bag? I only ask because of the movement of the target may set off the dynamic of how the fist hits the bag, that may mimic a moving opponent. **Or does he believe it is not needed?** Thank you so very much for any and all response.
I think you would make it yourself. It's a block of closed cell foam with a hanging hook of some kind on the back, and with a leather-wrapped (you could use natural cord as well) piece of hardwood.
Jigoro Kano, founder of the modern karate: In the street, there's no time neither place for flips. Strike hard and straight. Keep it simple. Seisei Tsuroka (Canada), who tought me long ago, was asked: If you're in a bar and a fight starts, what would you do? I would leave.
Jigoro Kano was the founder of Judo. It makes no sense that he was the one who said that there was no place or time for flips in the street, because a lot of Judo techniques are precisely about flipping your opponent over and thus disabling them. Also, having mentioned Masami Tsuruoka, it would also make no sense that it was "founder of the modern karate" who supposedly said that, since Tsuruoka's primary style was Chito-ryu, a style founded (not by him) some 20 years after the modern karate era began. Tsuruoka only later developed his own style with emphasis on effectiveness by blending various martial arts with techniques from Chito-ryu and Shotokan karate (neither particularly effective on their own), which actually brings us to the nickname "the father of modern karate" (not "founder") attributed to Gichin Funakoshi, the founder of Shotokan. P.S. Leaving a fight is a perfectly valid choice, unless you open yourself to being hit in the back.
@@arap8217 About Kano, you're right. I was confused about the name, it's Funakoshi. About Tsuroka, I never wrote neither let understood he was founder of something.
@@Pierre50mm I know you didn't say that, I meant that it couldn't have even been said by the founder of Chito-ryu (Tsuruoka's first style) since modern karate is older than that style. Also, Funakoshi himself saying that is also weird because Shotokan has a lot of emphasis of ineffective stuff, like deep, unnatural stances, no practice of conditioning, very rigid movements etc. but it's not impossible. It was, after all, a long time ago, a lot has changed. If it were Mas Oyama's quote, or for example Hironori Otsuka's, it would make more sense. Btw, did you train in Tsuruoka's own style, or Chito-ryu?
When I was a green belt, I stood in horse stance and hit the makiwara 3 times. Right, left, right. I broke a bone in my hand. It swelled a little and I moved on. The makiwara. Was mounted on a concrete block wall. There was no leeway for compression as in a makiwara mounted on a board in the ground. I would have been OK if I was in a front stance. Lesson learned!
...look no further than Lyoto Machida in his prime. But MMA is different rules than traditional Okinawan karate...it's designed to kill, and you cannot do that in MMA rules unfortunately
For years I hit the makiwara (punches and kicks) hundreds of times per day several days per week. I had one in the basement, and my parents thought I was nuts (they still do).
I'm 48 now and have no ill effects from this training.
How to build that same makiwara would be an amazing video !!!
Very interested on the back pad they used and where to buy
@@arthurcardassis8840 The Art of Hojo Undo, if i'm not mistaken, teaches how to build one
Thanks for the tips! I train with the makiwara weekly. This made my punches and kicks much harder and hit with more momentum.
I love japanese martial arts (especially Karate). Thanks for uploading and sharing us. OSU. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
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欲しくなりました。
I enjoy the Makiwara. Using the original (archery) 'round' Makiwara. Mostly held to a solid wall, then I work on transferral of force from the ground to the fist (with torque and not strength). If I want to train thrusting power, then I tie it to a flexible tree. And then, simply push it as far back as possible and gradually release it (over and over). But, I never hit against flexible objects (mainly because of the abrasive nature of the original straw/rope Makiwara).
Gradual, progressive overload. Aim to never bruise or even cut the hands (learn to stop before these occur in a session), hand 'reddening' and no more. Stretches/massage (before and after), arm swings before and after (to pump blood into the forearms and hand). Use of other hand strengthening tools, like wrist grippers etc.
My hands are now more flexible, stronger, skin is thicker (over striking areas) from this type of training. Then they were before starting. And, I don't have such enlarged knuckles because of this careful methodology. Its all about being in true control of the 'forging' technique. Forge what works for you and for your build. It is an art and should be practiced with diligence and care (for the best results).
Peace.
I have a punching bag and when I train bare knuckle the skin peels off,what do I do?
@@bricktea3645 is it a canvas bag? Because I know those will shred the skin if strikes are not landed completely squarely.
Also wondering how your hands are holding up now❤️
Very very nice exellent punches from makiwara in karate and kick to much power biuteful video master """
Makiwara,all time favourite.
Desde San Luis Potosí México saludoooo..oss!
I think ur an incredible sensei thanx for the info
Hi Sensei, Where can i buy the makiwara you are using in your Dojo?
It's from Shureido. They discontinued them unfortunately. They were about €130
It's indeed martial arts, made my day
I have a portable makiwara which is basically rope wrapped around a block of wood. Something to do when watching television.
Wow, I actually managed to catch this before there are any obligatory "arthritis" "useless" "but mma..." expert comments! Nice video!
I hear ya I’ve been doing iron palm training for over thirty years, I’m in my 50s, and have no arthritis in my hands at all.
@@blockmasterscott But I'm positive that all the armchair masters know better as always. You should definitely trust them over your own experience.
I trained makiwara for 10 years, between aged 11 (too young really) and 21, and some of the later stuff was very heavy training. I’m a pianist now aged 50 and have no ill effects, in fact I have some minor arthritis in the finger joints I didn’t condition! probably from piano playing.
@SPlinter Echelon Thanks, I suppose I could do that, but I think it wouldn't matter. They've all boarded the "Joe Rogan martial arts expertise" express a very long time ago.
@SPlinter Echelon He's not even an expert outside Tae Kwon Do and BJJ (and even that is questionable since Bravo's pretty much his best friend), he just got lucky with the UFC and the podcast. Like you say, Rutten is superior in every way. To Rogan, every throw is Harai Goshi, every knee and elbow strike is Muay Thai, and every ground game is Jiu Jitsu, that's pretty much the extent of his knowledge. To him and his cult UFC and mma is the end-all, be-all measure of the quality of martial arts. Unless it's someone he respects like Bruce Lee, Gene LeBell etc. Then he has nothing but praise for the more traditional stuff.
Thank you, Sensei! 👏👏👏👏
Where can u find a makiwara as used by this Sensei
The hardware store. :) It's just a piece of wood with foam rubber on it, covered with cloth.
That particular model is from Shureido. They've discontinued them from all their websites though, unfortunately. Ive emailed the company and they said they're no longer in stock 😢
Arigato gozaimashita!🙇🏼♂️🙌🏼🙏🏼🌸🥋
I just NEED a Makiwara next to me right now..
Want to know more details of this MAKIWARA, please
It's from Shureido, and they've discontinued them due to production issues unfortunately. I know, I wanted one too. I hope they bring them back sometime
I have Makiwara all over my home. I think they are a terrific tool.
What I am wondering is if this wonderful Teacher ever hits a swinging bag?
I only ask because of the movement of the target may set off the dynamic of how the fist hits the bag, that may mimic a moving opponent.
**Or does he believe it is not needed?**
Thank you so very much for any and all response.
His dojo has a few swinging heavy bags. This same channel has another video and he's hitting the heavy bag, doing a demonstration
Who in the use of makiwara and kata the arm is kept extended, and in a (sport)kumite the arm is drawn back like ad in boxing. ありがとうございます
Pleaseeeeee what is the starting music ?????????
It will be our completely original opening music.
@@okinawatraditionalkaratech4785 i very need to download it Completed please ?
Powerful
Where can one find a makiwara like this
I think you would make it yourself. It's a block of closed cell foam with a hanging hook of some kind on the back, and with a leather-wrapped (you could use natural cord as well) piece of hardwood.
I believe in the makiwara..I do one thousand strikes each day
Very Nice 👍🇲🇦🙏
i build pretty good makiwara something like this but litle harder,but can be modified
What are your thoughts about Japanese karate?
what happened to your channel?
Is makiwara training therefore impossible if there's already permanent hand damage?
First of all, it depends on the degree of your injury.
Skilled leaders like Yagi sensei have many solutions.
Jigoro Kano, founder of the modern karate: In the street, there's no time neither place for flips. Strike hard and straight. Keep it simple.
Seisei Tsuroka (Canada), who tought me long ago, was asked: If you're in a bar and a fight starts, what would you do?
I would leave.
Jigoro Kano was the founder of Judo. It makes no sense that he was the one who said that there was no place or time for flips in the street, because a lot of Judo techniques are precisely about flipping your opponent over and thus disabling them.
Also, having mentioned Masami Tsuruoka, it would also make no sense that it was "founder of the modern karate" who supposedly said that, since Tsuruoka's primary style was Chito-ryu, a style founded (not by him) some 20 years after the modern karate era began.
Tsuruoka only later developed his own style with emphasis on effectiveness by blending various martial arts with techniques from Chito-ryu and Shotokan karate (neither particularly effective on their own), which actually brings us to the nickname "the father of modern karate" (not "founder") attributed to Gichin Funakoshi, the founder of Shotokan.
P.S. Leaving a fight is a perfectly valid choice, unless you open yourself to being hit in the back.
@@arap8217
About Kano, you're right. I was confused about the name, it's Funakoshi. About Tsuroka, I never wrote neither let understood he was founder of something.
@@Pierre50mm I know you didn't say that, I meant that it couldn't have even been said by the founder of Chito-ryu (Tsuruoka's first style) since modern karate is older than that style.
Also, Funakoshi himself saying that is also weird because Shotokan has a lot of emphasis of ineffective stuff, like deep, unnatural stances, no practice of conditioning, very rigid movements etc. but it's not impossible. It was, after all, a long time ago, a lot has changed. If it were Mas Oyama's quote, or for example Hironori Otsuka's, it would make more sense.
Btw, did you train in Tsuruoka's own style, or Chito-ryu?
@@arap8217 Chito-ryu
@@Pierre50mm Cool, how was that?
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When I was a green belt, I stood in horse stance and hit the makiwara 3 times. Right, left, right. I broke a bone in my hand. It swelled a little and I moved on. The makiwara. Was mounted on a concrete block wall. There was no leeway for compression as in a makiwara mounted on a board in the ground. I would have been OK if I was in a front stance. Lesson learned!
Seems your were too green (pun intended) to practice with the makiwara.
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I want him in UFC so badly, he might destroy Connor or Khabib with no gloves, anyone thinks so/ not?
...look no further than Lyoto Machida in his prime. But MMA is different rules than traditional Okinawan karate...it's designed to kill, and you cannot do that in MMA rules unfortunately
connor, maybe. Khabib, no.
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