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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[–] 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.