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How to karate chop
Place the wood (or brick) on two stable chopping blocks, with the wood grain running in the same direction as the way your hand is facing to chop.
Chopping with the grain makes the wood easier to break.
Choose thin, smooth board for chopping, such as slim pine boards.

Options: A). Use the grain to guide the blade up and down. Use soft boards, such as plywood, to chop smaller, more powerful pieces of wood.. B). Stable boards are more flexible; solid boards bend slower and are easier to crack. Lay out the board, legs and all, on a flat surface.. C). Don't try to chop anything that is too thick or hard (3 " maximum is suggested to start). A cinder block may be possible if you have been training for a few weeks and yell very loudly when making contact.. D). Use medium thickness boards if you want the wood to be narrower when you chop it. Place the wood-either on a piece of scrap wood or plywood..
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