Whether as an artistic wall decoration or merciless training equipment—a makiwara is as versatile as your martial art. Also known as the “board of wisdom,” this training equipment shows no mercy and makes even the smallest mistakes painfully apparent. The sturdy wooden board features only a thin layer of padding, allowing you to test your pain threshold by striking and kicking the makiwara. When used intentionally, the sensation of pain is dulled, which will benefit you later in the ring and on the tatami. With its space-saving dimensions of 40 × 23 cm, this training equipment also fits perfectly in a home gym.