Supplementary Training Equipment of Okinawan Karate - Japanese Terms

Chishi

Traditional Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate-Do has developed a variety of tools used as supplementary training equipment. One of these is the Chishi, pictured on the right. It consists of a short wooden staff that has a weight on the other end (a stone or a concrete mould). Practicing with the Chishi allows for a great repertoire of supplementary training exercises, that strenghten the arms (the wrists in particular) but can also be used for "tanden", that is the toughening of legs, arms or hands.

Traditional Training Equipment

Chishi	Stone lever weight
Ishisashi	Stone padlock
Jari bako	Sand box (Gravel, beans, iron fileings)
Kongo ken	Oval metal weight
Makiwarra	Striking post
Nigiri game	Gripping jar
Tan	Barbell
Tetsu geta	Iron clogs

Nowadays, there is a great range of modern target training equipment available to improve focus and striking accuracy, such as punching mitts and focus targets.