Throwing stars are found in many martial arts, most notably ninjutsu. They are typically between 8 and 12 inches long, with 4 to 8 points on each star. They can be used as a basic weapon or as a ranged weapon.
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Throwing stars are found in many martial arts, most notably ninjutsu. They are typically between 8 and 12 inches long, with 4 to 8 points on each star. They can be used as a basic weapon or as a ranged weapon.
Laws And Legality
In the USA, throwing stars are illegal to purchase without a valid permit. In some states, it may be possible to obtain them under certain restrictions. In other countries, such as Argentina and Canada, they are not subject to any restrictions and can be purchased freely from sporting goods stores or specialty shops.
In Japan, ninja stars are now illegal as a weapon to carry in public after the Tokyo Subway Sarin Incident.
In the East, although considered a weapon by some authorities, these stars can be purchased legally without a permit in most Asian countries. They are seen as a valuable asset in the martial arts community, and are equated with more popular beliefs on their use.
Although there is much controversy over whether these stars should be allowed or disallowed, they are still a popular martial arts item.
The Relationship between Ninjas And Their Stars
Ninjas were highly trained spies and assassins in feudal Japan. Today's ninjas, such as the "Iga Clan" of Japan, generally work for security firms and provide protection to VIPs. But what does this have to do with throwing stars? Well, the truth is about these stars and their relationship to ninjas can be a bit murky.
Throwing or ninja stars are small hand-held bladed objects that can be thrown at someone (or something). They can also be used as a short sword (but not that often). Most throwing knives on the market were originally designed for throwing. The original purpose of these weapons was to be tossed at people and not to fight with them. This allowed them to sneak up on their enemy and hit them without being noticed, also they did this while concealed in tall grass or under trees so they could use surprise and surprise strikes to take more time away from the enemy than the normal person would get by fighting back. This is how these ninja stars ended up being used as the standard weapons of the ninja. Early on, they were simply used as a weapon to take down their enemies. But over time, their unique design/size/functionality proved them useful for offense but also for defense. becoming highly sought after by people who wanted to learn how to use them effectively.
The use of throwing star weapons continues today in the military, police and other security organizations. The highly trained ninja-like soldiers can take down their enemies while remaining stealth so they can continue to fight another day. This is why throwing stars are still used in today's military.
The Art Of Throwing Stars
A throwing star is a Japanese weapon, such as a shuriken (a small, sharp-pointed object). They are usually metal and have multiple sharp edges. Many people have been led to believe that these stars can be used in deadly ways. However, they were designed for close combat and should only be used by someone who has trained with them for a minimum of a couple years. These stars are very similar to the Chinese Dao (pronounced dō) and the Korean Daegeum, as well as other blades such as the Bo or Kwa. These throwing weapons could be as long as five feet, and weighed as much as seven pounds. There are two Japanese schools of the Dōjōjutsu: Musō Jikiden Eishin Ryu and Shinden Fudô Ryu. While these two schools focus on the use of the throwing star, there are also many other weapons that one can learn.
Shuriken are also called Kunai in Japan, the modern version of the Chinese Dao. While most versions of the throwing star are triangular in cross-section, some versions are circular or slightly oval. The largest shuriken was over four feet long and many ribs evolved to strengthen it. Some versions have blades on either side of the handle, called Yari-Kiri doa.
Throwing stars: Pros and Cons
Throwing stars are deadly ninja weapons that have been used in medieval Japan, China, and throughout the world. They are generally used for throwing at a target.
The advantages of these stars are that they are easy to carry with you in case of an emergency and they can be thrown accurately when necessary. The disadvantages of these stars are that they can often do more damage when they miss the target because it has flight time when thrown, therefore it is possible for them to cause more damage on impact with the floor or other surfaces.
Practice Is Crucial!
Throwing stars are ninja weapons that date back to 11th century Japan. They are the most well-known ninja weapon. They are all over the internet, but you should be careful about buying these because they should only be used for practicing purposes. Shuriken can be dangerous if not used correctly, so they require a great deal of practice.
