These moves are superfluous & not applicable in training, b/c regardless of firearms this is still a great defensive weapon and twirls are for 'show' not to "show you what's up", if you know what I mean. I'm just glad to see other "Saidoka" messin' around!
@HeninBerlin, yeah, thanks I'm aware of that. I use longer sai for traditional training and the shorter ones for XMA stuff because they are easier to maneuver.
@jameselsey1986: Your fingers are wrapped around the handle of the sai (as if gripping it normally), and your thumb goes in the top prong. Flick your wrist up and use your index finger to give it a little push from the bottom. The sai should roll up and around your thumb, returning to starting position. Hope that helps. :)
Thank you for posting this tutorial! After spending a bloody fortune for several "how to" resources and becoming frustrated because the moves weren't broken down and explained well enough to learn, I came across your site. Thank you thank you thank you!
Hello Krystalyn, the origin of the sai is nog a farmer tool. The origin is a concealed weapon from the guards of the Japanes and, earlier, the Chinese emperors, because it was nog allowed to carry visible weapons in the near precense of the emperor. I asked my question because of your clothing. It appearse you practise some armed budo-discipline. And, no , there is no rule for using these waepons.
Yes, but before that, it was a tool used for making holes in the ground for planting rice, in ancient culture, before it evolved into a weapon. If you practice, ask your sensei about it. No, I don't practice a Budo art, my style is called Ryuchi, a blend of Chinese and Japanese martial arts, with roots in several different disciplines (fairly modern). The gi's I wear aren't specific to any style, just generic Japanese style uniform, sometimes I mix the colors. Thanks... *bows respectfully*
Can you tell me what's the use of these techniques? You're wearing a black belt. It suppose you did'nt earn it with twirling with sai? In my opinion sai is a weapon for budo-disciplines and not for acrobatics.
>:( Of course I didn't earn my black belt doing XMA... nobody does. XMA is a blend of martial arts and acrobatic techniques, and is fairly new. It is an extension of traditional martial arts... pushing limits, trying new things, seeing what more you can do. There's nothing wrong with that!
Yes, it's mostly for show and not practical application, but tell me where there's a rule saying you can't use weapons in a way that is non-practical? If you know anything about the history of the sai, you would know that it was originally a farming tool, NOT a weapon. Who says you can't use it for something else, or push it's limits? You're entitled to your opinion, and it is a subject of ongoing debate as many have different views. This is mine. Thank you and good day.
Is it possible to do a continuous spin with the forward spin (the one where the index finger is on the bottom)? Or if not continuous, a spin with more than one rotation?
No, unfortunately it's not possible to do a continuous spin this way because of the way the sai is shaped and it's weight. However, there is something called a wrist spin where you can spin the sai continuously, which I will go over in a future tutorial.
do any 1 have any flashy moves they can post im looking 2 through something else in my form, this would be very helpful
TKDninja92 1 month ago
These moves are superfluous & not applicable in training, b/c regardless of firearms this is still a great defensive weapon and twirls are for 'show' not to "show you what's up", if you know what I mean. I'm just glad to see other "Saidoka" messin' around!
ARCDBEACH 8 months ago
@ARCDBEACH, I am well aware of that, thanks. These lessons aren't for practical defense, it's just the fun showy stuff.
Kristalyn04 8 months ago
Those sai are short...
HeninBerlin 10 months ago
@HeninBerlin, yeah, thanks I'm aware of that. I use longer sai for traditional training and the shorter ones for XMA stuff because they are easier to maneuver.
Kristalyn04 10 months ago
How do you do the 2nd part (thumb roll)? I can't figure out where the fingers/thumb goes, on the top or bottom?
jameselsey1986 1 year ago
@jameselsey1986: Your fingers are wrapped around the handle of the sai (as if gripping it normally), and your thumb goes in the top prong. Flick your wrist up and use your index finger to give it a little push from the bottom. The sai should roll up and around your thumb, returning to starting position. Hope that helps. :)
Kristalyn04 1 year ago
Thank you for posting this tutorial! After spending a bloody fortune for several "how to" resources and becoming frustrated because the moves weren't broken down and explained well enough to learn, I came across your site. Thank you thank you thank you!
annaesquire 1 year ago
LOL you're very welcome. I'll be posting more tutorials soon. Thx so much for you comment. :)
Kristalyn04 1 year ago
Hello Krystalyn, the origin of the sai is nog a farmer tool. The origin is a concealed weapon from the guards of the Japanes and, earlier, the Chinese emperors, because it was nog allowed to carry visible weapons in the near precense of the emperor. I asked my question because of your clothing. It appearse you practise some armed budo-discipline. And, no , there is no rule for using these waepons.
annetraam 1 year ago
Yes, but before that, it was a tool used for making holes in the ground for planting rice, in ancient culture, before it evolved into a weapon. If you practice, ask your sensei about it. No, I don't practice a Budo art, my style is called Ryuchi, a blend of Chinese and Japanese martial arts, with roots in several different disciplines (fairly modern). The gi's I wear aren't specific to any style, just generic Japanese style uniform, sometimes I mix the colors. Thanks... *bows respectfully*
Kristalyn04 1 year ago
Can you tell me what's the use of these techniques? You're wearing a black belt. It suppose you did'nt earn it with twirling with sai? In my opinion sai is a weapon for budo-disciplines and not for acrobatics.
annetraam 1 year ago
>:( Of course I didn't earn my black belt doing XMA... nobody does. XMA is a blend of martial arts and acrobatic techniques, and is fairly new. It is an extension of traditional martial arts... pushing limits, trying new things, seeing what more you can do. There's nothing wrong with that!
Kristalyn04 1 year ago
Yes, it's mostly for show and not practical application, but tell me where there's a rule saying you can't use weapons in a way that is non-practical? If you know anything about the history of the sai, you would know that it was originally a farming tool, NOT a weapon. Who says you can't use it for something else, or push it's limits? You're entitled to your opinion, and it is a subject of ongoing debate as many have different views. This is mine. Thank you and good day.
Kristalyn04 1 year ago
Is it possible to do a continuous spin with the forward spin (the one where the index finger is on the bottom)? Or if not continuous, a spin with more than one rotation?
DarthBane6 2 years ago
No, unfortunately it's not possible to do a continuous spin this way because of the way the sai is shaped and it's weight. However, there is something called a wrist spin where you can spin the sai continuously, which I will go over in a future tutorial.
Kristalyn04 2 years ago
Very usefull, thanks for taking the time to explain fully there are too many 30 sec vids out there that don't really teach anything. Thanks.
MidnightxxxRunner 2 years ago
You're welcome! Thx for the comment.
Kristalyn04 2 years ago