Black Belt Wiki is a free martial arts wiki. We will help you with Shotokan Kata, Taekwondo Forms, Kicks, Punches, Grappling, Aikido, Goju-Ryu, Krav Maga, Bo Staff, Kyokushin, Judo, Terminology, etc. You can also learn about different martial arts styles. This wiki will also improve your martial arts agility, balance, conditioning, flexibility, speed, etc. Please help others by adding info to this wiki. Page Date - 20 Feb 2016 14:59 FYI - We will be transferring to a new software platform this summer (in order to be better viewed on mobile devices, etc). We apologize for any disruptions!! Things are going a little slower than expected but we hope to be fully converted by the end of August. Learn about Tetsu Geta (or Iron Sandals) - Karate Training Tool This page provides details about Tetsu Geta (Iron Sandals or Iron Clogs). This traditional Japanese martial arts training tool were used by some Karate sub-styles in order to develop leg strength and kicking power. This equipment is used in Hojo Undo, traditional strength training used by some Karate styles. These heavy metal sandals or clogs were worn during regular martial arts training. The theory was that if a student could do an exercise properly with this extra weight, a student could do it even faster and stronger once the weights were removed. Ankle weights are similar modern day training equivalents to the Tetsu Geta. However, a number of doctors caution about using ankle weights on your legs because it is possible to cause knee, joint and/or muscle injuries during training if used improperly. For more traditional training equipment information, please visit the main Martial Arts Training Equipment section. Picture of Tetsu Geta (or Iron Sandals)
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