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health-freak · 04-07-2006, 12:16 PM

i wanted to start practiceing in my garage in my free time so i can get better in my dojo and move up in rank quicker , im at the dojo 3 times a week practicing Shorinjiryu Kenkukai Karate, so far i have these 3 things

1.100lbs heavey bag
2. 25lbs martial arts bag
3. makiwara

is there anything else that would help benifit me with striking and form thats actully worth it???

-gregg

Irishdazza · 04-08-2006, 10:03 AM

Sounds stupid, but, .................a full length mirror?

health-freak · 04-08-2006, 11:30 PM

not stupid , should been on the list , good looks on that , any otherssss

Cynic · 04-09-2006, 05:05 AM

I'm not too knowledgable, but gloves or tape might be something to consider if you're punching that bag a lot, you might want to spare the skin on your knuckles. lest you start to look like Uma Thurman under "The Cruel Tutelage of Pai Mei."

Irishdazza · 04-09-2006, 06:31 AM

I'm gonna get slammed for this.....but the only time I've ever used tape for the bag is in an overly PC Boxercise class.

I only use bag mitts on really heavy bags. And not always then.

I put it down to the difference between a karate and boxing fist. Keeping everything on the two knuckles...as much as you can in a glove....seems to be enough to keep my hands safe.

Guess it comes down to the way you were trained at the start.

Chris Correia · 04-11-2006, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Irishdazza

I'm gonna get slammed for this.....but the only time I've ever used tape for the bag is in an overly PC Boxercise class.

I only use bag mitts on really heavy bags. And not always then.

I put it down to the difference between a karate and boxing fist. Keeping everything on the two knuckles...as much as you can in a glove....seems to be enough to keep my hands safe.

Guess it comes down to the way you were trained at the start.

I only use bag gloves or bare hands, depending on the bag surface. So either the two knuckle technique is the trick, or I don't hit the bag very hard yet.

I suppose working alone could necessiate a mirror, but I generallly don't believe in them. They too easily become a crutch or thief, rather than an aid.

I'd say ask your instructor what and how he/she thinks you should practice at home.

kuri · 04-12-2006, 10:51 AM

How about a partner? If there is someone you can get together with and work on form, counters, sparring etc...

To quote Bruce, "boards don't hit back"

Chris Correia · 04-12-2006, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by kuri

How about a partner? If there is someone you can get together with and work on form, counters, sparring etc...

To quote Bruce, "boards don't hit back"

Bruce who?

kuri · 04-12-2006, 11:45 AM

Bruce Leroy of course!

Chris, I order you to go rent Enter of the Dragon immediately:p

Irishdazza · 04-13-2006, 03:53 AM

You did mean The Last Dragon...right?

Irishdazza · 04-13-2006, 03:53 AM

Or should I have said Sho'nuff?

health-freak · 04-19-2006, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Irishdazza

Or should I have said Sho'nuff?

what would be the best way to increase flexiblity? i heard streching to much can hinder your joints decrease blood flow to your muscles ect. i also workout with weights and don't want anything like that to happen

kuri · 04-19-2006, 01:54 PM

Do a bunch of dynamic stretches before training and static after. It's been my experience that short stretching sessions in the morning & night work well and won't have any negative impact on muscle & joints.

Irishdazza · 04-20-2006, 03:19 AM

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Originally Posted by kuri

Do a bunch of dynamic stretches before training and static after. It's been my experience that short stretching sessions in the morning & night work well and won't have any negative impact on muscle & joints.

What he said...if I'm concentrating on high kicks - I'll throw some static stretches in halfway through ,as much for a breather as anything, and then again at the end, more thoroughly.