The Benefits of Makiwara Training - The Art of Makiwara - X

Statement One: "If one hits a makiwara that is too stiff, one could develop 'kime', but without penetration?"

Comment: What is focus without power and what is power without penetration and what is all this without all the applied principles of martial systems?

Statement Two: "The tendons run over the knuckles on the fist and many damages can result from being overeager and impatient?"

Comment: I am not so sure about where the tendons run in the hand but damage to the hand is attributable mostly to being overeager, impatient and subject to both ego and pride with a dash of validation from your peers. The monkey has taken over the bus.

Statement Three: "Repetition is a hallmark of good training with a makiwara?"

Comment: I believe repetition is the hallmark of good training in martial systems, arts or what ever you name it, i.e. karate, kung fu, aikido, etc. Practice, practice, practice and when you think you have it; practice, practice, practice!

In this particular post we covered three distinct areas of concern when researching whether a person would utilize the karate tool, the makiwara. The answers here and in following posts will help karate-ka determine their needs in pursuing the art of the makiwara.