Japanese word for the striking post found in many dojos. It is used to practice strikes
and condition the body to the impact when striking. A common misconception is that this
conditioning is for the skin on the knuckles to form calluses, but in fact it more
usefully trains the practionioner to keep a firm wrist and arm.
Traditionally makiwara are made from bamboo stalks with rice
straw wrapped around it (Maki meaning wrap, wara meaning rice straw)
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 Article about using makiwara
Making a makiwara
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