Statement One: "It should be flexible so that force is transmitted forward when it is struck and not back into the shoulder, which could result in an injury?"
Comment: I am taking a slightly different perspective on this statement by using a meaning where the flexibility of the makiwara has no relevance to how force is handled. In my reality that depends exclusively on proper application of the fundamental principles of martial power/systems, etc. The true value of a good makiwara is teaching you to do things right or suffer the consequences, i.e. the force being transmitted back and into the body leaving you open to injury. This is why it is so important to get qualified expert Sensei on makiwara training and practice.
Statement Two: "The makiwara is the single most important tool and true practitioner of martial arts has in his/her arsenal?"
Comment: Important ... depends on what your intent is in practice of martial systems. Important, yes; singularly important, no. There are many important tools, principles and processes in teaching, training, and practicing karate-jutsu-do. Don't limit yourself by assuming one thing is the "single most important" thing cause you might miss other greater opportunities.
Statement Three: "There are two types of makiwara: sage-makiwara (hung from the ceiling) and the more common tachi-makiwara (secured in the ground)? Of the tachi-makiwara, there are two variations: one flat and one round?"
Comment: Yes. There are more makiwara but not of the type you might recognize unless you practice the art of archery or the art of the Japanese sword - Kendo, etc.
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.
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