The sai (Japanese: 釵, lit. 'hairpin'; Chinese: 鐵尺, lit. 'iron ruler') is a pointed melee weapon from Okinawa. It was historically utilized in martial arts such as Okinawan kobudō and southern …

One of the most recognizable of the kobudo karate weapons, Sai are one of the first Okinawan weapons birthed from the Asian martial arts. Designed as a weapon with both offensive and …

Aug 19, 2021 · The sai (釵, lit. which means “Hairpin” in Japanese) looks something like a cross between a trident and a dagger. The three-pronged sai weapon is commonly used in ninjutsu …

What Is A Sai? The sai is a three-pronged weapon that looks similar to a small trident. As stated, this weapon is not a knife or sword as it does not have a blade. It is used to incapacitate an …

Mar 12, 2020 · Both the Economy Chrome Octagon Sai and the Economy Black Octagon Sai have a narrow tsukagashira (pommel) and the tips on the yoku are less sharp than the non …

This article provides information on the practicality of the sai for self defense, its learning curve, historical background, legal aspects, martial arts that use the sai, and where to get your own …

Apr 20, 2020 · The Sai is a melee weapon developed in Okinawa. It resembles a smaller version of a pitchfork or trident. The Sai features two small parallel sideguards and has a length of …

May 21, 2024 · The design of the sai is both simple and ingenious. Typically, a sai consists of a central prong, or blade, flanked by two shorter, curved prongs called yoku. The central blade is …

It is a three-pronged weapon mostly used in Kobudo and means Hairpin in Japanese. However, the sai cannot be classified as a Japanese knife or sword, because it does not have a blade in …

Sai (釵, chāi) is perhaps most commonly known in popular culture today as the featured weapon of choice by the comic book characters Raphael of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Elektra …