Description
The makiwara is one of the traditional karate implements used to improve body strength. Originating in Okinawa, it is theorised that this element comes from the traditional Japanese fencing practice at the time when the island was invaded and annexed to Japan. It is currently used to learn how to hit, helping us with body alignment, force projection and to accustom the body to impact in certain areas such as the wrists, ankles, fingers and toes.
