Almost.
I've been throwing knives since I was 8,9 definitely 10. My dad taught me the basics. How many rotations should it make, butt or blade held, the gist.
Well, I have taken that little bit of information and ran with it. I learned no-spin naturally, having never been told about it or seen it. Other than ALL anime ninjas no spin their garder tools.
But I was really breaking away from how people think knives are thrown.
First of all, if youre trying to stop someone from closing in on you, and think that you can rotational throw this right at him. Well, good job. You just gave him a weapon. Rotational throwing has its pros and cons.
Just like no or half-spin have theirs. But between Fedin, Mumyou-Ryu, and other unique instinct throwing, there is NOTHING more fun, stimulated, physical, self-defense, its so many things.
Alas, I'm basically alone. I don't know anyone who takes it as serious as I do. So I'm considering just plastering signs about a get together. Maybe even start a group.
So, besides FB, where should I advertise and what's one of the biggest draws from people whove never thrown?
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[–] UrCoolerOlderBrother 0 points 5 points 5 points (+5|-0) ago (edited ago)
Craigslist, or one of those neighborhood apps that allow you to post shit for the local community. Also knife throwing is cool and I wish I could do it, but I don't really see any practical uses for it, except of course using it as a party trick to maybe pick up some girls. I just feel like if I have a knife in a fight I am holding onto it as long as I can, also if I am in a fight with deadly weapons, I'd rather just have a gun.
But when I was a kid my best friend had throwing stars and some throwing knives, and a bunch of these cheesy ninja posters on his wall and we used to throw the projectiles at the ninjas. It was fun and we got pretty decent at it, but I quickly realized it is not as effective as the movies. Still a lot of fun though. And you didnt ask for it, but there you go. That is some of my thoughts on the subject. Good luck with your neighborhood ninja group. :)
[–] Jimmycrackerson 0 points 5 points 5 points (+5|-0) ago
Here's a pretty cool lesson from a Gypsy
[–] SparklingWiggle 1 point 2 points 3 points (+3|-1) ago
Fucker has skills. He probably has no job but he used his free time better than playing video games.
[–] MemeDropAcct 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
Pretty good at knife throwing, although I never was "serious" about it. Axes and hatchets as well, although I don't think I have tried an overhead double handed ax throw in ~40 years. And darts of course, anything like that I am good at. I even have a talent for throwing raw utility razor blades and making them stick, which is not an easy thing to do, they have to hit exactly right or they bounce off. As far as getting people interested, I don't have any suggestions. My feeling is that people are either born with these types of skills and are naturally attracted to honing them, or they simply do not have them.
[–] CeasarSalud ago
The hatchet throwing is pretty cool, but now it's one of those problematic hair Hangouts for queers.
I'll stick to the gun range.
[–] MemeDropAcct ago
Wut? Trendy faggots are throwing hatchets now?
[–] Maggotfeast ago
How about playing cards?
[–] MemeDropAcct ago (edited ago)
I know I can throw them OK, but I don't think I have ever tried to stick them. Would need something like floral foam or something as a target I guess. Or maybe clay, although this would not be kind to the cards. Good with Frisbees too, which I actually have one somewhere. And Shirikins of course. Not that I have any, but as a kid we all did. Probably the most popular project in Metal Shop that never got turned in to be graded as I recall.
Oh: While on the subject of rotational throwing I should include that I am an ace with launching beer bottle caps snap finger launch frisbee flight style. Always fun at those bonfire parties as a kid.
[–] Jimmycrackerson 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago (edited ago)
You need to make a video and disguise your face and voice and teach us.
At least tell me,
Where do I buy the knives?
What's the difference if I get 8" or 5" knives?
What do I use as a target? As a backdrop?
How do I sharpen them?
[–] zxcvbnasdf 0 points 4 points 4 points (+4|-0) ago
It's completely ineffective. It's a parlor trick, don't bother.
[–] Jimmycrackerson 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
thanks nice informative video.
[–] D03SKN0WH4RM [S] ago
Youtube Xolette. A 5" knife is small. What matters with knife throwing is the balance. 80/20, 50/50, 30/70, those are what determin what kind of throwing youre going to use.
As for a target, I've got THE target you can make for very little. Go buy a 6'-8' treated post. 4x4 or 5x5, whichever. Then cut about 5"-6" slices until you have enough to make something like a 4ft by 4ft square target. Lay them all down on a plywood or OSB board of the same size. Then, from the back of the board, screw through the board into the blocks holding them in place. You can also get some 2x4s and wrap around the edges.
[–] CrustyBeaver52 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
I've done some knife throwing. It's a lot like golf. To get any good at it you have to practice frequently and continuously.
I also had a karate instructor who liked to lob rubber ninja throwing stars at the students. They are surprisingly hard to avoid:)
[–] D03SKN0WH4RM [S] 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
I find it amazingly like pitching. As in, being a baseball pitcher. Obviously like have the exact same goal. Just like in baseball, there are different ball throws. Curve ball, fast ball and so on. What makes them different is the release. Exact same as knife throwing.
[–] Almighty1776 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
I would get drunk and throw some knives. Then like all things I would probably obsess about it for 6 months, and then set it aside
[–] TheBookWasBetter ago
I do the same thing. Archery, hunting, fishing, music... I lose interest and move on after only a few months.
[–] Mogumbo 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Yah in England you cant do that. Eggs on the other hand
[–] brandnewset 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
White eggs are making a comeback casue brown egg layers are violent. Good luck uk
[–] Mogumbo ago
I use de multicolored ones bradah
[–] satisfyinghump ago
I would love more info. I have tried several times to learn to throw a knife and I've always failed. If you have suggestions or youtube videos that can help, I'd watch them readily.
[–] D03SKN0WH4RM [S] ago
Start with Xolette and spiderweb videos from her. You can research the Fedin style, Ralph Thorn style.
It is so much fun. But get the right knives. That is very important. Cold Steel Sure Balance, True Balance, True Flight Thrower. You can buy the Sure Balance for like, 15$ each. Plus they are regulation length for competition. My personal favorite knives are Flying Steel. They only have 3 models in stock atm, but later in the year a new run of one of their bests is coming back, the Songbird. The problem with Flying Steel is the price, but you pay for quality. One knife can run you $100.
Which brings me to the next point, keep a group of 3 of the same kind to throw. This is for a few reasons i won't get into.