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
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.