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Thanks for the help but the ones on your link say octagonal (but I'm sure round shureido sai exist as I was under the impression traditional sai were round). But thanks for your tip on stainless instead of chrome cause before now I was unsure which to get

I wouldn't think Jen could of used genuine sai 'on set' cause of actor contracts. I won't argue her training off set with metal sai but on set the sai you describe are most likely not genuine and her off set ones are probably ordinary

I'd say its not the weapon, its how you use it

Hey everyone, just asking for a bit of help. I've decided to try and move up the sai chain and ditch my cheapo sai and purchase some shureido ones. Thing is I'm really picky and I've looked on many sites and can't find ones that fit my preferences. First off I like round sai which seems to be much less popular judging by the sites I've viewed that always sell octagonal ones. Next I want a chrome colour, not natural, and would like 19.5 or 20 inch. The bit I'm most unclear about is the handle wraps. What colours do shureido do? I'd love a dark blue, but I doubt they do that lol. If someone could clear up the matters, or possibly direct me to a site, I'd be really grateful. Thanks!

Sorry but the ones from Daredevil and Elektra aren't even metal, they're props!

Sorry but the ones from Daredevil and Elektra aren't even metal, they're props!

OK its clear by looking at threads that we all have mixed views on how a weapon should be used. I've decided to give my view about it and I would love to see others' so maybe we can have a deep debate lol Spinning weapons: Its negative sides are obviously that its useless if in an extreme situation you used a weapon in combat. Also its kinda a slight mockery towards traditional martial arts, that its being turned into a frilly 'baton twirly' type thing. However, I believe there are positive sides. Spinning weapons I think does get you more of a feel with a weapon. I do know how to spin my sai and used to do it all the time. I have drawn away from it and developed better striking skills etc, but I still do like spinning my sai sometimes. Its generally quite fun in my view and it does build up more strength and increases flexibility in the arms and wrists (at least in the case of sai anyway). So really I don't believe spinning weapons to be very shameful. If you choose to do it then good for you. But I think you should look into the actual history of a weapon and the arts it is used in before choosing how you wish to learn the weapon. I think a practitioner owes the weapon enough to research how our predecessors used them K there we go, my huge outspoken view. Your turns....

theres some on ebay for a reasonable price. Problem is I heard they just send what they have so you could end up with sai you didn't specify for (e.g. purple handle wraps). But I suppose if you emailed them, they'd agree to send a preference type if they had it in stock. There price is good and they seem to have a lot of + feedback. I would get you a link but I'm too lazy lol. just search shureido sai on ebay

Hey does anyone know how you throw a sai properly. Theres the 'from open grip' position thing, but I've also heard about holding the sai by the blade and throwing it. I had a go and found the open grip throw to be more suited. What you guys think? Also, in the movies its always like 'throw a sai, sai sticks in perfectly'. How do you get a balance so that the blade hits the ground/object first?!?! I know sai aren't meant to be blades so shouldn't be thrown but I'm just wondering

lol yeah I see what you mean. I got used to the weight of sai after I moved on from a wood/rubber one to metal, I just was less confident with a bo staff. But I'll practice with it whenever I can. Sai are just a lot easier cause you can train with them almost anywhere, bo are way to big for around the home

I get what you're saying, but aren't thinner bo staffs more maneouverable (I know I spelt that wrong!)? I mean thicker ones are stronger and would hurt more, but do they slow your agility more in your view?

Kubutans are pocket stick things yep lol

Hey all. I was just wondering about thin/thick bo staffs. I like to do the whole spinning and twirling to practice some control over the weapon. I used to use really thin bamboo stick (as I was broke at the time lol) and was able to do quite a bit of spinning (as well as the proper stuff!), then I bought a thick red oak staff and obviously found the transition difficult. Its great for like blocks etc but virtually impossible to spin. Do you think this will get easier, or is it easy to do with a 'toothpick' staff? I know many of you don't approve of spinning around weapons but just humour me lol

I don't see whats wrong with the flashy weapon display thing. If thats what you wanna do then go for it. I'm not really a fan myself but spinning and twirling weapons isn't that bad a thing in my view. I mean its impressive and it shows you're confident with the weapon. As long as you know how to handle the weapon properly, then why not develop your skills and do some swish looking moves

How about those Kubutan things? They can be on keyrings. They're small and effective (you use em on pressure points). Due to their size and that they don't look so much like a weapon, they'd be quite suited for 'modern day life'