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Wastelander
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Kongoken "Shock Exercise"

This is a short video taking a look at my favorite hojo-undo (supplementary training) exercise with the kongoken (iron loop). My kongoken is made of PVC filled with cement, and only weighs about half what an iron kongoken weighs, otherwise this would be very difficult to do. I call this a "shock" exercise, because it helps develop a short, "shocking" power through the whole body.

Iain Abernethy
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Great bit of homemade kit and the exercise is nicely executed. I like it!

Spaniard
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I like the power generation being demonstrated from a horse stance as opposed to just controlled upper body only seen in many kihon.

Regards-

Erik P./Spaniard

genkaimade
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Out of interest, what do you think of doing this with a garden ladder? In any case I think I will give it a shot later and report. Thank you for sharing!

MCM180
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Roughly how much does that weigh?

and have you ever dropped it on your toes...?

Wastelander
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MCM180 wrote:

Roughly how much does that weigh?

and have you ever dropped it on your toes...?

30lbs, and no :P