Manhattan Beach Karate
Makiwara Club
Todome wasa - Signature Traditional Shotokan Karate Technique - Gyaku-zuki (gya-koo zoo-key)
Daily practice on a makiwara is essential to developing maximum connection. Correct alignment is crucial for obtaining maximum efficiency, smooth transition from start to finish, and delivering maximum kime. Correct alignment and connection is necessary in strengthening the body in a healthy way. Incorrect alignment can hurt the body. Students use these photos to study and correct all of your techniques. Study these photos to identify what needs to be corrected. When hitting the makiwara go easy at first, then over time as you adjust your alignment and fine tune your alignment, then you can increase the intensity.
Alex September 18th, 2009
Ellen september 20th, 2009
October 4th, 2009
October 7th, 2009
Hana September 20th, 2009
Zach September 20th, 2009
Saskia Septmber 21st, 2009
Neville September21st, 2009
JD - September 21st, 2009
Ben - September 25th, 2009
Miles - September 25th, 2009
Jordan - September 25th, 2009
Wiley - September 25th, 2009
October 5th, 2009
October 7th, 2009
October 7th, 2009
Liam - September 26th, 2009
Tony - September 28th, 2009
Matt - September 28th, 2009
Marcus - October 3rd, 2009
Eliza - October 5th, 2009
James - October 5th, 2009
Dexter - October 5th, 2009
Matthew - October 5th, 2009
Jordan S. October 7th, 2009
