| Technical Moves - Training Equipment |
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| CHISHI (SHI SHI) |
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The CHISHI consists of a short wooden staff with a stone or cast concrete on one end. It is used for a variety of training exercises designed to strengthen the arms, particularly the wrists. It can also be used for conditioning the hands and strengthening the legs.
You will need:
An empty tin. Size according to the weight required, e.g. baked bean, dog food or paint cans.
A length of broom handle to reach from the floor to 6cm. above the knee.
2 long nails or screws.
Sufficient cement to fill can. |
| CHISHI (SHI SHI) |
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To Make:
Drill through the handle twice at one end at right angles and put the nails/screws through.
Stand the handle in the centre of the can, with the nails inside can, and support upright if necessary.
Pour in cement, and leave to harden.
Rub down handle and paint the tin if required.
When using a large tin, it may be advisable to half fill tin and add a second layer after a period of training. |
The other training equipment used by Camberley Martial Arts includes:
Makiwara (Striking board)
Kick shields
Focus pads
Punch bags
(All above designed to improve focus and striking accuracy)
Konga Ken (Oval metal weight) It is used to build up strength and improve balance
Nigiri-game (Gripping jars)
Ishisashi (Stone padlocks)
Tan (Barbell)
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