ummm well...... you shouldnt be using them for "tricks"! the basic flipping them in and out is the attacks!! in the basic stance with the sai's down the for-arm, you can easly make any blocks!! thats all you need!
hi!! ive been practicing shotokan for 8 year!! now... you must take it slow.... in my dojo we grade every 3 months you should spend most of that timee working on your kata!! and as for counting i wouldnt rush into that!! but its all good to learn! if you like i will recod me counting in japanese and send it to you!! i cant send it on here so if you like you can get in tuch with me on my AIM or my msn. hope i can help! AIM: webby1508 MSN: webby1508@hotmail.com ---craig---
hello to all! im new to the forum and am a sho-dan(black belt) in shotokan karate! i also love to train with the nunchuku and sai! but i would like some help and guides (step by step) to making my own small and deadly weapons!! couse on many ocasions i have been attacked with knives in fights!!! any sites or martial artists who can help me in this line of self defence?? -- thanks-- --craig--