throwing Knives

[sifu Adams]

Just looking to see if any one practise throwing knives. we have several form in our art where we are trained to throw the knives. Wonted to know if anyone out their has knive Katas and do you throw them.

 

[Adept]

I toss them around a bit in the backyard just for fun. I play on the darts team for the pub, and throwing knives isnt far removed.

 

[AnimEdge]

I throw knifes as well for fun, i would never use um to throw in a knife, my favorite saying from some MA on a throwing star site about throwing knifes: "Why would you throw a perfectly good knife?"

But there fun to throw around, if you want to get into it i sugjest buying a bunch of boes and place more boxes inside and throw it at them cuz its cheap

 

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Hello everyone,

I have thrown and throw all types of projectiles constantly. I started throwing when I was a kid, and I have been hooked ever since. Sayoc Kali has introduced to me many different methods to employ projectiles in my training as well as in my tactical skills.

If you think you cannot throw your blade in a conflict, your missing the point!!!(lol)

Gumagalang
Guro Steve L.

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[still learning]

Hello, Throwing knives...this is not easy to do? One of the best books, that I have come across is call...Pananandata guide to Knife Throwing...by Amanate P. Marinas, Sr. The author is also a former Professor of Chemical Engineering and applies lot of techical stuff about throwing knives. Best I ever read. He has try, just about every throwing knives out there, and gives his opinons on them.
I have several types of throwing knives myself and found the information helpful. If you want to improve your throwing skills? This is a must get book, if you are into knife throwing... or want more info, about throwing knives. Don't throw yours away....Aloha

 

[still learning]

Hello, Throwing knives...this is not easy to do? One of the best books, that I have come across is call...Pananandata guide to Knife Throwing...by Amanate P. Marinas, Sr. The author is also a former Professor of Chemical Engineering and applies lot of techical stuff about throwing knives. Best I ever read. He has try, just about every throwing knives out there, and gives his opinons on them.
I have several types of throwing knives myself and found the information helpful. If you want to improve your throwing skills? This is a must get book, if you are into knife throwing... or want more info, about throwing knives. Don't throw yours away....Aloha

 

[Rynocerous]

"Why would you throw a perfectly good knife?"

You know that is funny to hear that from someone else...My father used to always tell me that. If you want to see a funny example of this you have to watch "Big Trouble in Little China Town", hilarious.

Cheers,

Ryan

 

[AnimEdge]

isnt that the movie with Bruce lees son, Brandon Lee and that big white guy? man i loved taht movie it was so funny The white guy made himself a japanese house in like some lake and ran around in a big white komono, i need to go buy it

 

[Dionysianexile]

"Despite what some movies have depicted, there should practically never be an occasion to throw your knife as a weapon. But, once you stop to think about it, the rule that your knife should not be thrown in offense nor in defense is just common sence. If the knife is the only defensive weapon you have, a less than totally accurate throw will mean that you have expended your last means of defense." (p. 12, The Complete Gil Hibben Kife throwing guide)

I think that for the most part that is true, although most of us have some form of martial arts as our last means of defense, still, why would one want to risk losing something that could help you out in a fight.

 

[MisterMike]

"Despite what some movies have depicted, there should practically never be an occasion to throw your knife as a weapon. But, once you stop to think about it, the rule that your knife should not be thrown in offense nor in defense is just common sence. If the knife is the only defensive weapon you have, a less than totally accurate throw will mean that you have expended your last means of defense." (p. 12, The Complete Gil Hibben Kife throwing guide)

I think that for the most part that is true, although most of us have some form of martial arts as our last means of defense, still, why would one want to risk losing something that could help you out in a fight.

Carry more than one

 

[Dionysianexile]

Carry more than one

I thought about that too...Which is kind of funny. Mr. Hibben (I refer to him as Mr. as he is a 5th degree balck belt in Ed Parkers American Kenpo Karate, the system i am currently a student in) actually sells his throwing knives in pairs or in threes, with a pouch designed to carry them together. In that case, I could see throwing one, and hopefully hitting your opponent, but then you have to think about if you missed, there is the possibility of your opponent picking up that knife. You then have just given up your advantage.

 

[Zepp]

In that case, I could see throwing one, and hopefully hitting your opponent, but then you have to think about if you missed, there is the possibility of your opponent picking up that knife. You then have just given up your advantage.

Not if you still have knives to throw, and there's still some distance between you and your attacker. Besides, you wouldn't throw a knife at anyone who isn't already holding a weapon and clearly displaying intent to use it on you(unless you want to go to jail).

I don't practice knife-throwing, but I have practiced a bit with throwing improvised weapons (rock laying on the ground, etc.). This was on my own, not part of any formal training.

 

[Cruentus]

Carry more then one?

I'd say if you plan to throw one, you'd better. It would be unwise to throw your only tool away...

Paul

 

[Journey]

I to enjoy throwing knives for fun. Have for years. But I still don't think I would want to throw a knife if attacked. Even if you carry three. If you miss, you just gave your attacker a weapon. Just doesn't seem prudent to me.

 

[Kenpodoc]

I STARTED THROWING KNIVES BECAUSE I WAS FORTUNATE ENOUGH TO BE AT MR. HIBBEN'S HOUSE AND HE HAD A TARGET AND KNIVES TO PLAY WITH. It's not terribly practical but neither is regular knife fighting (I don't want to go to jail and I travel in really boring circles.) Knife throwing is fun and that's a good reason to do it. Axes and tomahawks are even more fun to throw. They give an immensly satisfying thunk. American Kenpo does have a knife kata but no official knife throwing.

Jeff

 

[Zepp]

If you miss, you just gave your attacker a weapon. Just doesn't seem prudent to me.

Let me say this again, in the form of a question: under what circumstances would you throw a knife at an attacker who is not already carrying a weapon?

 

[Cryozombie]

isnt that the movie with Bruce lees son, Brandon Lee and that big white guy? man i loved taht movie it was so funny The white guy made himself a japanese house in like some lake and ran around in a big white komono, i need to go buy it

No. Thats showdown in Little Tokyo with Brandon Lee and Dolph Lundgren. Its in the 5.88 Bargain Bin at Wal-mart, if you have one near you.

I prefer shuriken to knife throwing.

I cant ever get my knife to stick.

 

[arnisador]

If you search the Knife Arts forum for throw or throwing you'll find several other threads on this.

 

[AnimEdge]

What? I just got a negitive comment for a post i did 5 months ago, it placed me in the red, and said "White Guy" my guess is about a comment i made about 5 months ago about a movie with Brandon Lee and Dolph Lundgren who i guess i said was the "White Guy" guess you woudl think there is a stature of limitations on this thing

 

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I thought this thread died along time ago!

Anyway, I was doing some throwing of SKS bayonets awhile ago and filmed some basic throws. I'll throw some other clips up in the near future (whenever I find the time !!) showing other types of throws as well as various projectiles.

Gumagalang
Guro Steve L.

www.Bujinkandojo.net