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Therefore; Injury and barbaric training methods should be avoided for obvious reasons. Understanding the body parts, such as the metacarpal bones of the hand and associated ligaments are important factors in makiwara training. Makiwara training is far more than simply the knuckles. It is the application of all your body mechanics in synergy with each other to foster and develop connective techniques and total body connection. Expansion and contraction of the body to create the explosive force generated by body mechanics to a focal point.
It is possible to use a makiwara daily and not incur injuries as seen below.
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Makiwara Guy, makiwara artist has trained in Shotokan Karate for over 35 years and first used a makiwara at Stan Schmidt's School of Karate in Johannesburg South Africa where Makwiara Guy started training in karate. Eventually Makwiara Guy was invited and a part of the early bird instructor training. Many years of training, study and passion for makiwara have produced makiwara's that Makiwara Guy produces in the Makiwara Shop. in Bradenton, Florida USA. Makiwara Guy has been a part of Rick Hotton Sensei's karate school in Sarasota, Florida since the mid 1980's and travels around the world with Rick Hotton Sensei teaching and encouraging.