Makiwara Training by Lawrence Kane （劳伦斯·凯恩Makiwara培训）.pdfVIP

Makiwara Training by Lawrence Kane Disclaimer: Makiwara training can be dangerous if undertaken incorrectly. Use only a properly built makiwara, performing all techniques under the guidance and supervision of a qualified instructor. Makiwara training is essential because it develops your technique, your kime (focus). Through diligent practice on the makiwara you will learn how to transmit your full bodily force at the exact moment of impact, from your hand, into an object. Another important benefit is that such practice will forge a strong spirit. - Morio Higaonna, Hanshi The only time Ive ever been sucker-punched was at a college fraternity party more than 20 years ago. The person who hit me was a 22-year-old, 310-pound Samoan football player, a guy twice my weight and strong as an ox. Although his blow caught me along the side of my jaw, knocking me to the ground, I was back on my feet doing my best Bruce Lee imitation seconds later. While I ultimately lost the fight, I received no serious injuries beyond a sore jaw and a bloody nose. My opponent, who barely flinched under my best shot, wasnt seriously injured either. The two of us thumping on each other to no effect was actually kind of funny in retrospect. By the time the altercation was over we held a grudging respect for each others ability to take a punch and even became friends after a fashion later on. We did not realize it at that time, but despite his strength and my agility neither of us could throw a decent punch. The hardest Ive ever been hit, on the other hand, was last year in a karate class by a 57-year-old, 165-pound Japanese Naha-te practitioner. He nearly broke my leg blocking my kick with his arm. The sad fact is that he wa