does anybody have an idea where i can find traditional sai instruction in the Milwaukee area? i'm referring more to self defense aspects, as opposed to show-boating training.

See also the Japanese Martial Arts - General
(http://www.martialtalk.com/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=53) and Karate (http://www.martialtalk.com/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=8) fora for the Sai. Saijutsu is rarely taught on its own--rather it's taught as part of karate or at least kobudo.