How
To Throw A Throwing Star
Shuriken Martial Arts Weapons
By now,
you're probably
already familiar with throwing stars. These are the quintessential
ninja weapons apart from the katana and no ninjitsu
practitioner should
ever be without it. The throwing star, also known as the shuriken, can
be a formidable self-defense weapon but only if you're someone who
knows how to use it. To be able to deploy shuriken efficiently and
safely, learn how to use them. Here are tips on how to practice using
the throwing star:
Understand the weapon
Throwing stars are not always deadly. In fact, they were generally used
to temporarily disable an enemy, make it difficult for them to move or
use their weapons or at least discourage them from attacking. Only if
they hit the target in places such as the throat or neck can the
throwing star actually become lethal.
A throwing star has 6 to 8
sharp points. When thrown properly, it can hit the target vertically,
horizontally or diagonally from 10 to about 30 feet.
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Holding and concealing the
throwing star
To begin practicing using throwing stars, learn how to hold them
properly. The first skill you need to learn is how to conceal them. Do
this by keeping the shooting star in the palm of your hand. Practice
holding it firmly enough so you don't drop it and it doesn't cut your
hand. From this original position, you can begin learning how to slip
the throwing star from your palm to fit between your forefinger and
thumb. These two fingers are often used to hold a tip of the shuriken
prior to a throw.
Throwing the shuriken
There are several ways you can actually use the throwing stars. The
most common include the overhand (the same manner you'd use if you were
throwing a dart), the underhand and the sidearm. The movement involved
in the sidearm throw is similar to the movement you'd be using if you
were throwing a frisbee -- your hand comes from your chest and your arm
straightens as you release the star.
The underhand throw
requires a little bit of skill and strength but it can be quite
effective and such, should be practiced as well. The throwing star is
held between two fingers with the palm facing backward, arm straight on
the side of the body. As you draw the arm out from underneath, you
release the star as soon as your arm is parallel to the ground.
Learning
to gauge the
distance The only way a throwing star becomes effective is if it
actually hits the target. Practice using it at different distances -- 5
feet, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 feet. You'll find that the force necessary
to reach a target will increase as the distance increases. Through
muscle memory, you'll be able to determine how much force or effort to
put into your throw depending on the distance involved.
To
practice using throwing stars efficiently, use a cardboard target, a
plyboard or a piece of wood. Make sure these are propped against a
concrete wall to avoid any accidents.
About
the Author Phil Washington
Throwing stars or Shurikens are a
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