Makiwara

Walkman · Post by **Walkman** » Thu Jan 29, 2004 1:51 pm

Anyone have a recipe for making a good homemade makiwara?

Thanks
-Walkman

Karateka · Post by **Karateka** » Thu Jan 29, 2004 4:08 pm

Using spikes, nail a phone book into a post (or tree). A friend of mine who teaches kung fu (wing chun and 5 animals) uses this method. It's cheap and effective.

AE Moores · Post by **AE Moores** » Thu Jan 29, 2004 4:43 pm

There's a detailed way to make one in the "articles" section. At least there was one a few months back.

Shureido makes a very nice one for about $100.

M. Keller · Post by **M. Keller** » Thu Jan 29, 2004 6:05 pm

Filling a canvas bag with mung beans (or solid shot, if you really want to beat your hands up) works nicely for iron palm training.

Mike