Chopstick Shuriken
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lemaymiami
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I had an early trainer, years and years ago.... that could nail a man-sized target over and over again - with a simple pub dart (and bury it to the length of the spike in the process) - and that was at the length of the dojo - nearly 100 feet from memory. I suppose anyone could practice enough to make an impression with chopsticks (just like in the movies...) but that simple throwing dart was available back then in most sporting goods shops - and required no modification at all..
Since shuriken were intended as a delaying and distracting weapon that ordinary dart would probably work just fine for that purpose - but if it were me I don't think I'd want to stick around when that opponent removed the dart and came up close and personal to display his (or her) feelings about getting skewered....
Since shuriken were intended as a delaying and distracting weapon that ordinary dart would probably work just fine for that purpose - but if it were me I don't think I'd want to stick around when that opponent removed the dart and came up close and personal to display his (or her) feelings about getting skewered....
Hope the first post made a few people smile; wasn't meant to be too serious about weapons and training. Agree, shuriken is not a stand alone weapon. I do practice with a bokken and spear. Here is a pic of heavy steel shuriken a good friend made for me. Errant throws cause damage to household stuff. Ask me how I know
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Double_J
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Many years ago I was friends with a member of the local dart association. He would do trick shots where he would throw the dart fins first and flip it in mid flight...while hitting exactly where he called it would hit. I understand how useful they would be as a distraction, much like pepper spray or a bright flashlight in the dark. I would never trust them as my primary self defense tool as that was not their role.
Looks like a fun way to pass the time though, especially if you and your buddies are slightly competitive.
Looks like a fun way to pass the time though, especially if you and your buddies are slightly competitive.
I have long understood that there are two types of shuriken. The multi-blade flat shape many people call throwing stars are senban. A rod-shaped single or double-edged shuriken is a bo shuriken.
According to this article, though, a dowel shape with one end sharpened is a bo shuriken, and both ends sharpened makes the projectile an ita ken.
Shuriken are generally assumed to have been used by Ninja, however they were a Japanese tool, not exclusive to ninja. Here is a modern shurikenjitsu school, started by someone who is trained in one of the most well-respected, kobudo schools in Japan.
There is video of Meifu Shinkage Ryu shurikenjitsu here. A Bujinkan practitioner showing how they might have been used is here.
John
According to this article, though, a dowel shape with one end sharpened is a bo shuriken, and both ends sharpened makes the projectile an ita ken.
Shuriken are generally assumed to have been used by Ninja, however they were a Japanese tool, not exclusive to ninja. Here is a modern shurikenjitsu school, started by someone who is trained in one of the most well-respected, kobudo schools in Japan.
There is video of Meifu Shinkage Ryu shurikenjitsu here. A Bujinkan practitioner showing how they might have been used is here.
John
Gordon
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I reccomend these and being solid it is easy to bevel the point with grinder or stone . A lot more fun to have 10 sets to practice and 2 sets for carry
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07SL4HP8N
I don't believe in throwing a defensive tool so this sharpened a bit is what I have in all my travel carry ons and never had a problem.
https://www.kabar.com/products/product.jsp?item=9919
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07SL4HP8N
I don't believe in throwing a defensive tool so this sharpened a bit is what I have in all my travel carry ons and never had a problem.
https://www.kabar.com/products/product.jsp?item=9919
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I had hockey pucks in mind when I posted this. A person made national news for suggesting they were good for clonking an active shooter. So I thought throwing a handful of chopsticks that were kept in a desk might buy a few seconds to find cover.
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Kinda light and scatterable vs. something heavier like the magnetic ball pyramids, a brass puzzle, or even a snow globe.
Recreational and entertaining to throw at targets, but too light to throw as a weapon (barring the steel darts mentioned). Somewhat practical to stab with, though (if the right material is selected).
Good thought provoker.
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Gordon
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"or even a snow globe.
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