Sai - Revision history

User 144 at 07:30, 31 May 2006

2006-05-31T07:30:19Z

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	The '''Sai''' is used in many modern styles of Eastern [[martial arts]], although this weapon is rarely seen in [[SCA]] [[combat]] because it doesn't have any particular function in that style of fighting. It is a fork-like weapon, about 15 - 20 inches (40 - 50cm) long, usually weighing about 3lb/1.3kg. It's believed to have been a farmer's tool used for planting, somewhat like a pitchfork, and has documented use in Okinawa, [[India]], [[China]], Malaysia, and Indonesia as a weapon.		The '''Sai''' is used in many modern styles of Eastern [[martial arts]], although this weapon is rarely seen in [[SCA]] [[combat]] because it doesn't have any particular function in that style of fighting. It is a fork-like weapon, about 15 - 20 inches (40 - 50cm) long, usually weighing about 3lb/1.3kg. It's believed to have been a farmer's tool used for planting, somewhat like a pitchfork, and has documented use in Okinawa, [[India]], [[China]], Malaysia, and Indonesia as a weapon.

	It has a shaft tapered to a point from a blunt end, with two tines (aka 'tangs') either side protruding forward about a ~~quater~~ of the distance from the end of the shaft. It's considered to be a defensive weapon against the [[bo]] and [[sword]] which can be hooked between the tines, but it can be used to stab, strike or throw. Two sai are carried (one in each hand) with a third in the belt to be used in case another is thrown.		It has a shaft tapered to a point from a blunt end, with two tines (aka 'tangs') either side protruding forward about a quarter of the distance from the end of the shaft. It is considered to be a defensive weapon against the [[bo]] and [[sword]] which can be hooked between the tines, but it can be used to stab, strike or throw. Two sai are carried (one in each hand) with a possible third in the belt to be used in case another is thrown.

	Just like with use of an [[SCA]] [[sword]], power is generated by loosening and tightening the grip of the fingers, with the thumb and forefinger controlling the shaft.		Just like with use of an [[SCA]] [[sword]], power is generated by loosening and tightening the grip of the fingers, with the thumb and forefinger controlling the shaft.

User 144 at 07:28, 31 May 2006

2006-05-31T07:28:10Z

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			[[image:sai.jpg\|right\|200px\|thumb\|Modern sai.]]
	The '''Sai''' is used in many modern styles of [[martial arts]], although this weapon is rarely seen in [[SCA]] [[combat]] because it doesn't have any particular function in that style of fighting. It is a fork-like weapon, about 15 - 20 inches (40 - 50cm) long, usually weighing about 3lb/1.3kg. It's believed to have been a farmer's tool used for planting, somewhat like a pitchfork, and has documented use in Okinawa, [[India]], [[China]], Malaysia, and Indonesia as a weapon.		The '''Sai''' is used in many modern styles of Eastern [[martial arts]], although this weapon is rarely seen in [[SCA]] [[combat]] because it doesn't have any particular function in that style of fighting. It is a fork-like weapon, about 15 - 20 inches (40 - 50cm) long, usually weighing about 3lb/1.3kg. It's believed to have been a farmer's tool used for planting, somewhat like a pitchfork, and has documented use in Okinawa, [[India]], [[China]], Malaysia, and Indonesia as a weapon.

	It has a shaft tapered to a point from a blunt end, with two tines (aka 'tangs') either side protruding forward about a quater of the distance from the end of the shaft. It's considered to be a defensive weapon against the [[bo]] and [[sword]] which can be hooked between the tines, but it can be used to stab, strike or throw. Two sai are carried (one in each hand) with a third in the belt to be used in case another is thrown.		It has a shaft tapered to a point from a blunt end, with two tines (aka 'tangs') either side protruding forward about a quater of the distance from the end of the shaft. It's considered to be a defensive weapon against the [[bo]] and [[sword]] which can be hooked between the tines, but it can be used to stab, strike or throw. Two sai are carried (one in each hand) with a third in the belt to be used in case another is thrown.
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	Just like with use of an [[SCA]] [[sword]], power is generated by loosening and tightening the grip of the fingers, with the thumb and forefinger controlling the shaft.		Just like with use of an [[SCA]] [[sword]], power is generated by loosening and tightening the grip of the fingers, with the thumb and forefinger controlling the shaft.

	[[image:sai.jpg]]

	[[category:weapons]]		[[category:weapons]]

User 144: categorising

2006-05-31T07:26:33Z

categorising

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	[[category:weapons]]		[[category:weapons]]
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Cian: category:weapons

2004-08-11T01:53:35Z

category:weapons

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	~~This~~ ~~weapon~~ is used in many modern styles of [[martial arts]], although this weapon is rarely seen in [[SCA]] combat because it doesn't have any particular function in that style of fighting. ~~The Sai~~ is a fork-like weapon, about 15 - 20 inches (40 - 50cm) long, usually weighing about 3lb/1.3kg. It's believed to have been a farmer's tool used for planting, somewhat like a pitchfork, and has documented use in Okinawa, India, China, Malaysia, and Indonesia as a weapon.		The '''Sai''' is used in many modern styles of [[martial arts]], although this weapon is rarely seen in [[SCA]] [[combat]] because it doesn't have any particular function in that style of fighting. It is a fork-like weapon, about 15 - 20 inches (40 - 50cm) long, usually weighing about 3lb/1.3kg. It's believed to have been a farmer's tool used for planting, somewhat like a pitchfork, and has documented use in Okinawa, [[India]], [[China]], Malaysia, and Indonesia as a weapon.

	It has a shaft tapered to a point from a blunt end, with two tines (aka 'tangs') either side protruding forward about a quater of the distance from the end of the shaft. It's considered to be a defensive weapon against the [[bo]] and [[sword]] which can be hooked between the tines, but it can be used to stab, strike or throw. Two sai are carried (one in each hand) with a third in the belt to be used in case another is thrown.		It has a shaft tapered to a point from a blunt end, with two tines (aka 'tangs') either side protruding forward about a quater of the distance from the end of the shaft. It's considered to be a defensive weapon against the [[bo]] and [[sword]] which can be hooked between the tines, but it can be used to stab, strike or throw. Two sai are carried (one in each hand) with a third in the belt to be used in case another is thrown.

	Just like with use of an SCA sword, power is generated by loosening and tightening the grip of the fingers, with the thumb and forefinger controlling the shaft.		Just like with use of an [[SCA]] [[sword]], power is generated by loosening and tightening the grip of the fingers, with the thumb and forefinger controlling the shaft.

	[[image:sai.jpg]]		[[image:sai.jpg]]

			[[category:weapons]]

Newt at 14:24, 30 June 2003

2003-06-30T14:24:13Z

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	Just like with use of an SCA sword, power is generated by loosening and tightening the grip of the fingers, with the thumb and forefinger controlling the shaft.		Just like with use of an SCA sword, power is generated by loosening and tightening the grip of the fingers, with the thumb and forefinger controlling the shaft.

			[[image:sai.jpg]]

Update at 22:27, 20 June 2003

2003-06-20T22:27:49Z

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This weapon is used in many modern styles of [[martial arts]], although this weapon is rarely seen in [[SCA]] combat because it doesn't have any particular function in that style of fighting. The Sai is a fork-like weapon, about 15 - 20 inches (40 - 50cm) long, usually weighing about 3lb/1.3kg. It's believed to have been a farmer's tool used for planting, somewhat like a pitchfork, and has documented use in Okinawa, India, China, Malaysia, and Indonesia as a weapon.

It has a shaft tapered to a point from a blunt end, with two tines (aka 'tangs') either side protruding forward about a quater of the distance from the end of the shaft. It's considered to be a defensive weapon against the [[bo]] and [[sword]] which can be hooked between the tines, but it can be used to stab, strike or throw. Two sai are carried (one in each hand) with a third in the belt to be used in case another is thrown.

Just like with use of an SCA sword, power is generated by loosening and tightening the grip of the fingers, with the thumb and forefinger controlling the shaft.