It's completely up to the individual. Mine is about 1.75 ft long and around 25lbs. It is great for some lifts and a bit to light for others. Most people who use the regularly have several different weights.

@@brycebaker492 thanks for responding. I made one before based on the recommendation to measure from the tip of the middle finger to the bend of the elbow. A mistake I made was not using the wire. Because of no wire the stick has started to loosen. I am collecting different size containers so I can have different weights. I want to make some in pairs to use as a poor man's version of light Indian clubs (2 to 3 pounds).

I would choose a hardwood like oak instead of the post I cut. It dried out and broke on me. The base has worked out great though.

@@brycebaker492 much appreciated! Ill see what I can find at the lumber yard. thanks!

Thanks!!!

Thank you. They are holding tight so far...

Hey Jeff, thank you. I don't sell them because they are heavy and tough to ship.

Cool idea! Bet that is a pretty challenging workout, too.

Thanks Mark!

Thanks Eduardo! It has lasted well for me.

Hello my friend! Thank you for the comment. I will see you in the Kangeiko page!

I've always wanted one, but they are so huge! I settled for the heavy bag style dummy in my other videos. I like it because you can do throws and arm clearing techniques.

I would definitely check it out before drilling. That would be an expensive repair. Thank you for the comment!

Thanks! It has lasted well for me.

Yes! Somewhere along the line, the Okinawan kata "Passai Sho" became a widely practiced kata called "Bassai Dai". Very similar techniques throughout. Welcome to the channel!

Thank you! It has served me well for a while now.

Thanks!

Thank you!

Glad you found it helpful! Unfortunately, I am not selling them. This is just the one I made for myself.

Sup Eros. Keep up the good training!

Thank you for the feedback!

Hey Eros, have you been training?

I'm sure you will figure our that technique someday. Thanks for the compliment!

I can do that!

Thank you! Height varies from person to person but a good rule of thumb is to make the striking pad come to your solar plexus height when you are standing up straight. If you go the plywood route, make sure the plywood is thick and I would use flat headed bolts with washers coming up from the underside of the plywood and through the 4x4 bracket and then use locking washers and nuts on the topside. I would agree that this version may be a little slim to practice shuto drills. I typically train shuto on a heavy bag.

@@brycebaker492 Thanks for replying! Would 1/2 inch plywood be too thin for the base you think? Do you think another material would be better for the base? Also, my last comment about Shuto, I was actually referring to that link in my comment. It shows another makiwara with the plywood base but it's lifted about 3 inches off the ground.

Thanks Daniel! Are you planning to make one?

@@brycebaker492 You are most welcome, Bryce! Indeed I'm eager to make one soon. I actually had bought wood planks already and after your video realized that I need to buy again if I want to make one properly.

@@brycebaker492 Now I have a 12x12x300 cm lol, and I need to find a way to cut it at home with circular hand saw but no workshop or bench. 🤔

Sounds like you are on your way! Be sure to set the depth of the saw blade to make it just over half way through. Then do it again on the opposite side.

@@brycebaker492 mm ok ok ty. So I might need to put some extra wood between the "square rod" (to be cut) cut and the saw blade as I can not adjust it.

Thanks! I have do an outdoor on in the past, but my neighbors were getting annoyed. Hope your training goes uninterrupted!

@@brycebaker492 You adapted well, you're like a professional making that board, I would buy one from you, lol! As for my training, I plan to use every morning before work so the neighbors around here won't even be awake!

I used a Milwaukee 18v drill. It didn't drain the battery completely, but it used some energy for sure!

@@brycebaker492 thanks! I'll probably have to upgrade since what I have is probably going to die half way through. I appreciate the video and the response.

The one I used was yellow pine. There may be better wood types out there for durability, but this has good flex. Plus it is cheap enough that you can easily replace it if it breaks.

Hello! The piece of wood I am using is a 4x4 pressure treated fence post. 6 ft tall. The measurements are in the video. Everything is in English standard.

@@brycebaker492 Good night, I want to know the length and width

In Brazil the measures are different