Straw for makiwara

[opr1945]

Articles I have been reading says that original Makiwaras were made using rice straw as in was less likely to have a build up of bacteria, resulting in less chance of infection, and also less abrasive to the skin on impact. I have also read that it is illegal to import into the United States for some reason?

I have seen various straw rope for sale here. Wheat, hemp, Jute, etc. none of what has any meaning to me.

Rice straw because that was what they had available?

Any rice will work as well?

Better to go with something with a smooth surface, leather; leather, foam, Vinyl, saw one made from Karate belts wrapped around board.

Comments?

 

[Badhabits]

I've used old karate belts, leather belts, and dock line (rope used to tie boats to dock cleats).

 

[opr1945]

Correction:

Original post said "Any rice will work as well."

Should have said "Any rope will work as well?"

 

[Same Trick]

Hemp is the original, and the one that’s “antibacterial ”

 

[Gyakuto]

 

[Prince_Alarming]

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That's the one I have, and I would urge the OP to start hitting it LIGHTLY and consistently rather than giving it a bloody good whack and breaking his hand in three places like I did. Twice.

 

[Prince_Alarming]

Oh, and here's an article I wish I'd read first

Makiwara Training: The Time Honoured Way to Develop Fight-Ending Power | Iain Abernethy

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