This Canvas Makiwara bag is the ideal punching target used in karate and various other Martial Arts. It is made of a very heavy weighted and durable canvas with a reinforced stitching and brass grommets. Zippered sections allow you to fill the bag with sand. Filler/Sand is not included with bag. A traditional way of practicing your striking techniques and fine tuning your skills.
History
The makiwara is a padded striking post used as a training tool in various styles of traditional karate. It is thought to be uniquely Okinawan in origin. The makiwara is one form of hojo undō, a method of supplementary conditioning used by Okinawan martial artists.