Karate Equipment to Enhance Learning

If you want to master Karate, you must develop theabout 15 times a day. After a short period, remove a
latent strength in your fingers, knuckles, hands, handlayer of the blanket; then remove the entire blanket.
edges, feet, elbow, toes, etc. These parts of yourKarate Striking Pole
body are your weapons. Unlike the weapons of theYou can build your own Karate Striking Pole. It should
soldier or policeman, the Karate weapons cannot bestand about 6 feet high with Karate straw pads,
purchased at a gunsmith. They are not ready-made.padded towels, or old pillows placed at three
You yourself must forge them on the anvil ofheights-shin height, stomach height, face height. The
practice, training and self-discipline.striking pole is an ideal -way to get the "feel" of
To attain the highest degree of proficiency in the artKarate techniques. Also it will help you toughen and
of Karate, you must practice diligently day by day.harden the skin of your knuckles, elbows and feet.
Remember the words of a famous inventor. WhenKarate Moving Ball Target
asked the secret of his success, he replied, "1%The purpose of this target is to sharpen the
inspiration and 99% perspiration". So too with Karate.accuracy of your kicking and is an essential piece of
Practice practice, PRACTICE! And practice will makeKarate equipment. You attach a small ball at the end
perfect!of a rope and hang it from the ceiling. Practice
To help you speed your way to perfection fastervarious Karate kicks and hand blows on the small ball.
and easier, it is suggested that you use the followingTry to raise or lower the ball. The theory behind this
pieces of equipment.is simple. If you can strike a small moving object,
Karate Sand and Gravel Boxthen you will find it easier to strike a larger object.
You can construct a Karate Sand and Gravel Box orKarate Heavy Bag
use any old wooden box in the cellar. At theYou probably have an old laundry bag at home. Fill it
beginning, you should fill the box with rice. To helpwith old rags, straw, excelsior and pack it tight.
strengthen your fingertips, thrust your hand into theSuspend it from a rope. You now have a good
box about 20 times daily. Use both hands. After apunching bag to practice various Karate movements.
while, remove the rice and fill it with dirt. Then asKarate Practice Dummy
your hand becomes callused, remove the dirt and fillThis is a life-size lithographed dummy with the major
it with gravel. After constant training the strikingpressure targets and focal nerve centers printed right
points will become less and less sensitive.on it. Mount it on the wall or back of a door. Practice
Karate Cement Blocksstriking the pressure points on your 6-ft. "opponent".
If there is any construction job in the works in yourThe life-size manikin may be purchased at many
neighborhood, walk over to the superintendent andmedical supply houses.
ask him politely for one or two chipped cementDon't throw away those old clothes! You can put
blocks. Explain that you'd like to practice Karate withthem to good use when practicing Karate. Use them
the help of the blocks, and that you'd gladly reportas your own "official" Karate Practice Uniform. Old,
any hoodlums loitering around his job as a reciprocitylightweight shirt and loose trousers are ideal. A sash
for his kindness.belt completes the uniform. It is suggested you wear
Set up the cement blocks in your backyard ora jock-strap for added protection when practicing
basement. At first they should be covered with awith a friend.
thick blanket. Pound away with the side of yourUse this karate equipment regularly and you will
hand, with your elbow and with your fist. Do thisbecome proficient.