Post by KenBelmont on Jul 11, 2014 20:53:39 GMT
The Shuriken Class
Actually Shuriken were mostly used as a nuisance weapon. They are
supposed to distract the pursuers. Rarely will the shuriken really
kill someone, unless you are a really lousy ninja. The idea is that
if the shuriken strikes an arm or leg, it will prevent the poor
ninja from wielding the katana properly. Constant practice makes the
Shuriken instinctive to the Ninja, who could hit a dime at ranges up
to 30 feet
Throwing the Shuriken – The Basics
Method 1: Hidden Method
There are many ways to throw the shuriken. I'll bring you through
some of these ways. One corny way is trying to hide the star in the
hand so that it is hidden from the opponent's view.
This involves great skill because you can actually poke yourself in
the palm while doing that and yelling OUCH loudly in front of your
enemy will really make you look like an idiot
Method 2: The Fan
Another method that I'm sure you are familiar with is trying to
throw more than one star at a time. The correct way is to throw them
is in a spread-out pattern. This method is great because you can
scare your enemies as anyone who sees a barricade a missiles being
launched at them will feel threatened. However, for a beginner this
method rarely stabs someone, the best you can hope for is that the
star hits your opponent on the head. Because the star is made of
metal, you might even get an appreciative groan.
Method 3: Frisbee throw
The third style is to grip one point between thumb and forefinger
and throw sideways with a quick springing motion, somewhat like a
Frisbee. This method is great, because if it is a Frisbee, the
Frisbee will definitely fly far and in an unpredictable motion.
Except the shuriken is not a Frisbee. When you bend your arm to
throw the star, try not to pock yourself in the chest. You opponent
might just die - of laughter.
Judging Distances
It is very necessary that the star thrower learns to judge distances
accurately. If you play the basketball you'll know that `air
balling' will make you look terribly embarrassing.
The Stance
The stance will vary with the individual, but in general, the stance
is the same in star throwing as it is in throwing any object at a
target. Face the target in your natural throwing position with the
left foot slightly ahead of the right.
Important: Do not throw the shuriken when jumping around. It is not
as easy as it seems. If you really want to do that, try it on a
target first.
Targets - Make or Buy Them
For out-of-doors practice (You will need them) you can either buy a
target or make one. You may be surprise but targets can actually be
bought. I guess it saves you the hassle of making one yourself. Even
so, a good target can be fashioned from a 2-foot square of heavy
board. I think soft pine boards are best. To make you work even
harder.