The throwing star, or shuriken, is a centuries old Japanese weapon that was often used by ninja warriors as an additional weapon to their swords or Ninjato. If used correctly the throwing star can be part of a good martial arts training program.
Using a throwing star requires practice and in order to practice you need a target to throw at. Common sense, right? Well it should be but it is very important to recognize that throwing stars can be dangerous and safety is of the utmost importance. Never fool around by throwing them at someone. There are very nice Ninja target boards you can buy but you don't have to. A simple piece of plywood with a bullseye drawn on it will suffice. Make sure you place the target in a location that you cannot hurt anyone or break anything if you miss the target.
When you pick out the throwing stars to use for practicing you should look for ones that are a little thinner and have more points on them. They do not have to be real sharp either. A duller, thinner star with a lot of points on it will be best for practice. If you opt for the thicker style of throwing star you will find that they can be a little more difficult to throw with any amount of accuracy.
Start out by standing about 15 to 20 feet from the target. You can move further away from it as your skill improves. Before you throw your first throwing star check your practice area again. Be positive that there is no chance someone could walk into the area unexpectedly and that if you miss the target you will not break anything.
It will improve your accuracy if you are standing the right way when you release the throwing star. If you will be throwing right handed stand with your feet about shoulder length apart and move your right foot back one step. Do the opposite if throwing left handed. The main principal is to make sure you are balanced and comfortable when you throw.
Hold the star properly. Grasp it firmly between your thumb and index finger. The proper technique of throwing your ninja star is pretty simple. With the throwing star in your grasp, bend your wrist forward slightly. Bring your throwing hand back alongside your ear, bent at the elbow, and snap your arm and wrist forward toward the target. You want to snap your wrist and release the throwing star when your arm has become parallel to the ground. From the time you have the star in your grasp until 1 second after you have released it, your eyes should be focused on the bullseye of the target.
Don't throw the star with the intent of trying to put it through the target. The speed of the star is not the most important thing. It is the amount of spin you are able to put on it. The better your wrist snap when releasing the more spin will be on the star. The more spin you put on the star the more accurate your throw will be.
Remember all those holes in the wall next to your dartboard when you first started throwing darts? Well, don't expect to become an expert at throwing stars right away either. Give it time and a lot of practice and you will see your skills as a ninja warrior improve. - 30300
Using a throwing star requires practice and in order to practice you need a target to throw at. Common sense, right? Well it should be but it is very important to recognize that throwing stars can be dangerous and safety is of the utmost importance. Never fool around by throwing them at someone. There are very nice Ninja target boards you can buy but you don't have to. A simple piece of plywood with a bullseye drawn on it will suffice. Make sure you place the target in a location that you cannot hurt anyone or break anything if you miss the target.
When you pick out the throwing stars to use for practicing you should look for ones that are a little thinner and have more points on them. They do not have to be real sharp either. A duller, thinner star with a lot of points on it will be best for practice. If you opt for the thicker style of throwing star you will find that they can be a little more difficult to throw with any amount of accuracy.
Start out by standing about 15 to 20 feet from the target. You can move further away from it as your skill improves. Before you throw your first throwing star check your practice area again. Be positive that there is no chance someone could walk into the area unexpectedly and that if you miss the target you will not break anything.
It will improve your accuracy if you are standing the right way when you release the throwing star. If you will be throwing right handed stand with your feet about shoulder length apart and move your right foot back one step. Do the opposite if throwing left handed. The main principal is to make sure you are balanced and comfortable when you throw.
Hold the star properly. Grasp it firmly between your thumb and index finger. The proper technique of throwing your ninja star is pretty simple. With the throwing star in your grasp, bend your wrist forward slightly. Bring your throwing hand back alongside your ear, bent at the elbow, and snap your arm and wrist forward toward the target. You want to snap your wrist and release the throwing star when your arm has become parallel to the ground. From the time you have the star in your grasp until 1 second after you have released it, your eyes should be focused on the bullseye of the target.
Don't throw the star with the intent of trying to put it through the target. The speed of the star is not the most important thing. It is the amount of spin you are able to put on it. The better your wrist snap when releasing the more spin will be on the star. The more spin you put on the star the more accurate your throw will be.
Remember all those holes in the wall next to your dartboard when you first started throwing darts? Well, don't expect to become an expert at throwing stars right away either. Give it time and a lot of practice and you will see your skills as a ninja warrior improve. - 30300
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