INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
WALL MOUNTED MAKIWARA
Each wall mounted makiwara comes with holes drilled into the rear metal section. Primarily you will want to secure into the wall stud or mount on a concrete block wall. It is advisable that you secure an anchor into each hole for stability. Be sure that the wall is sturdy enough to support the wall mounted makiwara and the force you will be applying to it. If in doubt consult with a carpenter or contractor. If mounting to a concrete wall, use available anchors and follow the concrete anchor instructions.
FLOOR MOUNTED MAKIWARA
The steel base has 4 holes drilled into it. This makiwara is designed to be mounted on a wooden deck or concrete slab. If mounting on a wooden deck, be sure that the deck can sustain the force and weight of the makiwara and the weight of the person striking it along with the anticipated force. Wooden deck applications are best done with the use of nuts bolts and washers torqued to a t least 120psi.
Concrete slab applications follow these instructions below and we have a link to a video to aid in installation.
Summery as follows: Mark the holes through the makiwara base and drill one hole at a time to make sure as you go along that they line up. Drill one hole at a time using a masonry drill and concrete drill bit the same size as the concrete anchor. Then use compressed air and disperse the dust out of the hole. (It is important that this is done correctly or the anchor will not fit. If need be, insert the drill bit again and be sure it is drilled properly. Then disperse the air again. Compressed air in a can available at office supply stores usually works well or an air compressor. Then place the anchor in and using a hammer set it in as the photograph depicts below. Tighten the nut. NOTE: The force on the floor mounted makiwara is on the front anchors primarily and therefore it is important that these anchors are set properly.
Wedge Anchor Installation Video
EARTH MOUNTED MAKIWARA
This makiwara is a two piece ,makiwara for shipping purposes as the maximum shipping height through our shipping agent is 6'. Therefore this makiwara is 8' tall when assembled in two 4' sections with two aluminum plates for easy assembly. Aluminum is used to prevent rusting and deterioration.
The optimal heigh for setting the makiwara for punching depends on how tall the practitioner is and the style of martial arts; whether you have a higher or lower stance to punch. 48" to 54" usually works for most people.
Dig a hole preferably using a post hole digger. Approximately 40" deep is usually good to attain the lengths stated above. Place the makiwara into the hole and before you set it in concrete, use the makiwara and adjust the depth to your desired height.
For concrete settings: try and make the bottom of the hole slightly larger. Then mix your concrete. Set the makiwara in the hole before you pour concrete in. Use of a bubble level will aid n making the makiwara straight. Pour the concrete in the hole to encase the makiwara, then level and use braces to keep in place until dry.
Another method is to use a piece of wood the same width as your new makiwara and as the concrete is setting before it is dry, gently allow for some movement with the scrap wood you are using. Then just before completely dry pull the scrap wood out. This will allow you to remove your earth mounted makiwara at any time and you will have a permanent base in the earth.
MAKIWARA ART
All makiwara art, including custom ordered makiwara art come with a picture hanging mounted clasp on the back for easy picture type hanging.
Wedge Anchor Installation Video
- Drill the depth of the hole a minimum of 1/2” deeper than the minimum depth of embedment.
- Using a wire brush, compressed air or vacuum. clean the hole of all debris and dust.
- Thread nut on to threaded end of wedge anchor. The top of the nut must be flush with the top of the wedge anchor to protect the threads from damage during installation.
- Insert wedge anchor, clipped end first, into the predrilled hole in the concrete. If the wedge anchor is being installed through a hole in a fixture, make sure that the hole diameter is larger than the diameter of the wedge anchor being used.
- With a hammer, strike the nutted end of the wedge anchor until a minimum of 6 threads are below the surface of the concrete or the surface of the item being attached.
- Using your fingers, tighten the nut. Take a wrench and turn the nut clockwise 2 to 3 turns or until the proper torque values for the diameter of wedge anchor being used is obtained.
- Drill a hole in the concrete using a hammer drill in the hammer mode, using a carbide tipped drill bit that meets ANSI standard B212.15 and is the same diameter as the diameter of the wedge anchor being installed.
- Drill the depth of the hole a minimum of 1/2” deeper than the minimum depth of embedment.
- Using a wire brush, compressed air or vacuum. clean the hole of all debris and dust.
- Thread nut on to threaded end of wedge anchor. The top of the nut must be flush with the top of the wedge anchor to protect the threads from damage during installation.
- Insert wedge anchor, clipped end first, into the predrilled hole in the concrete. If the wedge anchor is being installed through a hole in a fixture, make sure that the hole diameter is larger than the diameter of the wedge anchor being used.
- With a hammer, strike the nutted end of the wedge anchor until a minimum of 6 threads are below the surface of the concrete or the surface of the item being attached.
- Using your fingers, tighten the nut. Take a wrench and turn the nut clockwise 2 to 3 turns or until the proper torque values for the diameter of wedge anchor being used is obtained.
EACH MAKIWARA IS HAND CRAFTED FROM THE RAW MATERIALS TO THE FINAL PRODUCT BY THE MAKIWARA GUY ARTIST.
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.