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Breaking Boards

Breaking Boards in Martial Arts: More Than Just a Show of Strength

You know, in the world of martial arts, breaking boards is kind of a big deal. It's not just about smashing wood or plastic for the sake of it. These boards are really about testing and growing your skills – like how focused you are, how powerful your strike is, and how precise you can be. 

It's pretty cool because each time you break a board, it's like a little victory, a sign that you're getting stronger and more skilled. It's not just about the physical achievement, though. Breaking these boards can really pump you up, keep you excited about learning more, and just generally make you feel good about your martial arts journey.

Different ways to use Made4Fighters breaking boards

Breaking boards are incredibly versatile and can be used for striking with various parts of the body, including kicks, punches, elbows, and more. That combined with its design makes it a great tool to develop striking accuracy and power, as well as to build up overall strength in legs, arms, shoulder and the entire striking area. Plus, by breaking the board into two or more pieces with a single strike it is also a great way to build both focus and confidence in martial arts practitioners of all levels ranging from beginners to advanced students.

Traditional vs Modern - The different level boards

Kung Fu, Tae Kwon Do and Karate are just a few that require students to break specific wooden boards during competitions. Depending on the strength of training and the skill level of the exponents, different levels of breaking boards are used. Traditionally a white belt or beginner would have a blunt and soft board made of pine while black belts would use much harder and denser boards like oak.

To reduce any such risk of injury, martial arts breaking boards are now made safer by using materials such as Nylon, wood with dense impact resistant foam, and plastic. Practising martial arts allows users to stay fit while building self-discipline and confidence; the increased safety of these modern materials ensures that participants can concentrate on honing their skill without having to worry about potential harm.

Today, these boards come in many different colours and sizes, which is beneficial for those who want to practise at different levels depending on their own abilities. With these various options available, anyone with a passion for martial arts can find an appropriate board that fits their needs. 

Shop Breaking Boards for Martial Arts at Made4Fighters

The Ultimate Martial Arts Board - Test your might against super-tough, real wooden style boards! Crafted with nylon for unbeatable strength and longevity - these skillfully designed pieces will put martial arts devotees to the ultimate test. Each board consists of two identical halves that snap together easily with our unique, patented hinge. The Ultimate Martial Arts Board will provide thousands of consistent breaks, no matter what your level of expertise!

Colour code for the Ultimate Martial Arts Board

  • White 0.3" wood strip
  • Yellow 0.5" wood strip
  • Orange 0.7" wood strip
  • Green 0.9" wood strip
  • Blue 1.25" wood strip
  • Brown 1.50" wood strip
  • Black 2.25" wood strip

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