Solo Posted June 25, 2003 Posted June 25, 2003 I've just purchased a set of sais (or zai as Tobias_Reece pointed out in a past post....in September of 2002 ) Anyway, my Sensei has taught me Geki Sai No Sai, but I want to learn a more vast variety of kata for this weapon. I'm hoping to find some sites that I could learn katas online. My dojo will be closed this summer meaning I will not be able to train with my Sensei, therefore I wish to learn a new kata during this time. I am very appreciative to any of you who can help me, and still very grateful to those who weren't able to help Stay well, Solo "Freedom discovers man the moment he loses concern over what impression he is making or about to make."-Bruce Lee
AndrewGreen Posted June 25, 2003 Posted June 25, 2003 If you don't have an instructor find something to hit and hit it. Kata won't really help if you are holding them wrong... Where in Canada are you? PS: Geki sai no sai is not a sai kata, it is a karate kata done with sai Andrew Greenhttp://innovativema.ca - All the top martial arts news!
major_motoko Posted June 25, 2003 Posted June 25, 2003 SOLO: I'm hoping to find some sites that I could learn katas online I also looked up Sai kata on the internet, as my dojo does not teach weapons. I learned the basics of how to hold the zai, change grip, block and strike etc from my Sempai but from there I was on my own. Just try a search for "Sai kata" in a search engine like Google and you should find lots of online diagrams and even a couple of video clips. I also bought a book with many sai basics and kata which I actually found in Borders! Look in your local bookshop/library or even try amazon for books on kobudo. Of course this kind of learning will never be as good as being taught by an instructor, but it is a start! AndrewGreen PS: Geki sai no sai is not a sai kata, it is a karate kata done with sai Yes that is true, but I have seen many karate katas performed with weapons. Pinan Shodan actually works quite well with a Bo. If it works, surely it's no less valid? osu, motoko 2nd Kyu Brown Belt, Wado Ryu Karate-do"Daniel-san best karate still inside!" Mr Myagi
Solo Posted June 26, 2003 Author Posted June 26, 2003 If you don't have an instructor find something to hit and hit it. Kata won't really help if you are holding them wrong... Where in Canada are you? PS: Geki sai no sai is not a sai kata, it is a karate kata done with sai I know it's not a Sai Kata Andrew, it's just a name we've given it lol The true kata is Gekisai Dai Ichi.. It gives us the simple basics of the zai. But Thanks anyway Btw, I'm from Ontario Thanks major_motoko. I've tried searching, but maybe I have to dig deeper. Much appreciated "Freedom discovers man the moment he loses concern over what impression he is making or about to make."-Bruce Lee
fireka Posted June 26, 2003 Posted June 26, 2003 i to would kill for this information, but my own searches have gotten me no were, even the kata you mentioned would be nice. "i could dance like that!.......if i felt like it...." -Master Betty
tommarker Posted June 26, 2003 Posted June 26, 2003 there used to be a site that had chatanyara no sai and kusanku no sai on it, but the movies are now password protected. oh well. I'm no longer posting here. Adios.
Solo Posted June 27, 2003 Author Posted June 27, 2003 I've spoken with my Sensei and he's taughht me 32 moves from Matsu Higa no Sai. I'm still doing a research though, trying to find a few katas or even a kata online. If I come up with anything I'll let you guys know and post here. Once again, Thanks to everyone who tried Much appreciated "Freedom discovers man the moment he loses concern over what impression he is making or about to make."-Bruce Lee
DownwardSpyral Posted July 5, 2003 Posted July 5, 2003 Sadly, this is the only link I have been able to find in my search: http://www.karate.org.yu/Matayoshi sai.htm
Solo Posted July 5, 2003 Author Posted July 5, 2003 Thanks DownwardSpyral. That was helpful for basic sai and sequence purposes. Once again, Thanks "Freedom discovers man the moment he loses concern over what impression he is making or about to make."-Bruce Lee
major_motoko Posted July 7, 2003 Posted July 7, 2003 Sai Kata diagram: http://www.kenseikan.net/sai_kata.html Anyone else think the guy in the diagrams looks like Elvis? motoko 2nd Kyu Brown Belt, Wado Ryu Karate-do"Daniel-san best karate still inside!" Mr Myagi
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