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Ninja Stars
Ninja stars, or shuriken, are a hand-held weapon used
primarily by martial artists, especially those who practice the more secretive
forms, such as ninjitsu. The school of shuriken training is called shuriken-jutsu,
although any number of other martial arts offer some training with throwing
weapons such as the shuriken. There are two
different forms of ninja stars, bo shuriken and hira shuriken.
Historically, bo shuriken were created by sharpening common metal objects such
as coins, nails or hair pins. The form of bo shuriken most likely to be carried
by a ninja looks like a sharpened railroad spike. A ninja or Samurai warrior
would carry several bo shuriken around his waist as a secondary weapon.
The
second form of ninja stars, the hira shuriken, is probably better known to
Westerners as a "Ninja star" or "throwing star". Hira shuriken are forged from
metal disks into elaborate stars with multiple points. Some hira shuriken are
formed into sharp-edged 'playing cards'. Many hira shuriken feature a hole in
the center, ostensibly for threading several shuriken together, but also to
improve aerodynamics. Although the points of hira shuriken or throwing stars are
sharpened, they are not considered deadly weapons.
A ninja star is considered to be a secret weapon, so its
proper use is connected with stealth techniques. Throwing a shuriken at an
opponent is meant to create confusion or a temporary nuisance, allowing the
thrower to assume a more assertive position. In a sword fight, for example, a
combatant may take several steps back from his opponent, reach inside a hidden
compartment for a bo shiruken, then quickly throw the spike at his opponent's
face, throat, hands or feet. While his opponent is temporarily distracted, the
thrower can produce his sword and step in for a fatal strike.
Another use for a ninja star is close contact fighting. The
shuriken can be used as a dagger to injure the opponent or to stab him in an
offensive move. Again, the success of this move depends on the element of
surprise and quick access to the hidden shuriken. Many of the martial arts forms
taught in the school of shuriken-jutsu stress efficiency of movement and
accuracy.
Ninja stars - the use of hira shuriken or throwing stars is slightly
different from bo shuriken techniques. The traditional Ninja star is often
thrown much like a modern Frisbee, with a sharp snap of the wrist as the
shuriken is released. This spinning action is intended to cause a slicing motion
as the shuriken hits its intended target. Sometimes, the throwing star is thrown
much like a bo shuriken, with an overhead throwing style similar to a baseball
pitch.
History of the
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How to Throw Shuriken
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Beginner Ninja Stars:
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Semi-Pro Ninja Stars:
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Pro Ninja Stars:
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#AW-1560
Set of Six
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