Product Overview
The Finest Japanese-made Karate Uniforms and Accessories Tokaido Makiwara Pads - great for bare knuckle traditional training. From Tokaido Japan. Available in Large (6" X 12") Tokaido Makiwara Pad
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What is a Tokaido Makiwara Pad?
This is a striking pad designed for traditional bare knuckle karate training, manufactured by Tokaido Japan. It attaches to a makiwara board or post to provide a padded striking surface for conditioning the hands and practicing punches.
Other Names For Tokaido Makiwara Pad
Makiwara cover, makiwara cushion, striking post pad, punching post pad
What options are available with the product Tokaido Makiwara Pad?
This product is available in one size configuration.
- Large: 6 inches by 12 inches
How does a Tokaido Makiwara Pad work?
The pad mounts onto a makiwara, which is a flexible wooden striking post traditionally used in karate training. The practitioner strikes the padded surface repeatedly with bare knuckles, forearms, or other body parts.
The pad provides enough cushioning to allow sustained training sessions while still permitting the resistance and feedback needed to condition striking surfaces and develop proper technique.
What benefits does a Tokaido Makiwara Pad provide?
- Enables bare knuckle striking practice without excessive skin abrasion or injury from raw wood surfaces.
- Conditions the knuckles, wrists, and forearms over time through repeated impact training.
- Manufactured in Japan by Tokaido, a brand recognized for traditional karate equipment.
- Sized at 6 by 12 inches to accommodate various striking techniques and angles on a standard makiwara post.
Updated: August 10, 2026