There are three main ways to hold sai - one of the main Okinawan Kobudo weapons. In this video I will show you how to hold your sai safely and in a manner that will allow you to maintain...

Two main methods exist in sai handling: forward grip and reverse grip. In the more common reverse grip, you hold the sai with the last three fingers curled over the outer prong with the main shaft pointed backward along your forearm. Your index …

Guys, a video briefly analysing 3 ways to grip/hold a sai and their general use. A good way to introduce the theme of the sai into our channel.Music: Shiroya...

Apr 4, 2019 · The sai can be used in many ways. Striking or thrusting with the main prong while holding the handle. Striking with the pommel in reverse grip. Catching/trapping with the prongs (the main reason not to put your fingers there). Blocking in reverse grip with the main prong along your forearm. You need to be able to switch grips quickly.

May 17, 2012 · After a couple of hours, I had two pairs of sai that have wonderful new wraps. Apart from feeling more “authentic”, these rope handles are great to work with. They feel better in the hands, and are a much firmer grip.

The sai are to be held in one of two ways: The extended grip is like holding a screwdriver. The handle rests diagonally inside of your hand, as high as possible. The fingers wrap around the handle, below the tines. The thumb rests atop the sai’s center-of-mass. The shaft is used for blocking, parrying, striking and thrusting.

Dec 31, 2024 · Get ready to learn how to properly hold the Sai's and tricks on how to use them. From the regular grip to the Reverse grip. Go ahead and subscribe for not on...

Feb 12, 2011 · In this video, I show how to grip and hold your sai. In order to have a strong grip, you have to be able to hold the two sai with the technique I showed in the video, and if you can it means that your are holding the sai strong enough.

Jan 24, 2022 · How to Hold and Grip the Sai. Jan 24. Written By William Leith. William Leith. Previous. Previous. Interview with Uechiryu Grandmaster Buzz Durkin. Next. Next. How to Flip (Open/Close) your Sai.

The sai’s reverse grip, gyakute mochi, and special grip, tokushu mochi, each have their own distinct movesets and require a high level of finger dexterity to switch between them. 1 The sai offers many rewards for those who master it.