karate equipment ?

[opr1945]

would any of the following be recommended/useful for Karate training? Opinions? recommendations?

Reflex bag Amazon.com

Water bag 21" Water Punching Bag W/ Adjustable Metal Chain Training Boxing Stand Bag Gym | eBay

Double end mauy bag

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wall bag

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[Dirty Dog]

Having something to hit with power is always a good idea.

 

[HighKick]

would any of the following be recommended/useful for Karate training? Opinions? recommendations?

Reflex bag Amazon.com

Water bag 21" Water Punching Bag W/ Adjustable Metal Chain Training Boxing Stand Bag Gym | eBay

Double end mauy bag

PU Leather Boxing Punching Bag Pear Inflatable Speed Double End Training Reflex | eBay

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wall bag

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For general speed training of the arms/hands I think they would be okay. But you need something with real resistance. A 70lb water or sand bag is a long time go to.

 

[Badhabits]

Cant go wrong with a reflex bag. It's one of those things you can get creative with.

 

[Prince_Alarming]

Two end bags are great, but be warned, it WILL whack you in the face at some point

 

[Same Trick]

A makiwara ?

 

[Prince_Alarming]

If you do, read this first. Makiwara Training: The Time Honoured Way to Develop Fight-Ending Power | Iain Abernethy

You will need to start off disappointingly light and don't do what I did and hit it when you're pissed off

 

[Buka]

I spent years trying to use double end bags.
I just was capable enough to do it.

 

[HighKick]

I spent years trying to use double end bags.
I just was capable enough to do it.

Double end bags are also great for work upper body movement. Do a set of punches then let the bag bounce and work on moving the body to avoid its motion while maintaining good stance. It was a drill my Olympic coach used to help us be 'kick ready'.

 

[Senpuu Ryu]

Instead of canvas wall hollow bag, try Makiwara. As for the reflex bag, that's good, it actually improves a lot on your learning. I would also suggest buying traditional training materials in karate, like the ones they use in Okinawa.

 

[opr1945]

Thanks for suggestions

 

[Prince_Alarming]

There are some cool tools used for hojo undo (supplementary training) like the big stone things that you lift (Ishi sashi) but it would probably be cheaper and just as good to get a kettlebell or two. I personally wouldn't bother- and haven't- with the weighted shoes for various technical reasons. If you get a makiwara, get a good one. I had one that I punched to bits within a few weeks.

 

[Prince_Alarming]

The other tool I recommend you get is a simple skipping rope. It's an exercise at the same sort of intensity level as actual fighting.