I Almost LOST My Eye (15 Tips with World Champion)

[@AdamCeladin]

What was your Favorite Tip from this Video Guys? Stay Safe and have a Fun ,)) - Here you can Support the Channel and Become a Member: kzbin.info/door/ZOhMveylz2eyjIdG6SehJgjoin

[@markattila9835]

Awesome advice. I would say in the beginning few years definitely wear safety glasses. When I first started after a few months I had forgot to put my safety glasses on. Also forgot to mention, the most dangerous throwing is short distance within 9 feet. So that day I was throwing from about 8 feet and too much force and a piece of splinter ejected back from the target and hit me exactly in the eyeball. I thought I had gone blind and had to go to emergency. It turns out the splinter which are very sharp had damaged my eyeball and I was lucky it did not pierce through my retina. I took several weeks to heal my eyeball and if the splinter landed straight it would have pierced my eyeball and I could have been blinded. So I learned to always be very alert and never throw too close to the target without safety glasses.

[@AdamCeladin]

Ufff very good point my friend glad it was not worse 🙏🙏

[@markattila9835]

@@AdamCeladin Thanks Adam, unfortunately we underestimate the speed of the wood splinter. I was very lucky. You inspired me to take up this sport, and I love it!

[@atrocious_pr0xy]

My favorite tip was practicing one technique. But really, the whole video is priceless information, especially the clip of your injury. I literally just had a straight ricochet towards my face at night with low light. I got two great sticks, and my mind got caught on those instead of my finally throw. It launched at me and I literally had to Matrix the blade, and i smacked it away because even if it missed my face, it could have gone into my chest. I put the blades up for the night. I hammered the tips down a few days ago and started throwing them again.

[@AdamCeladin]

Glad you dodge that one brother NEO style :D :))) thank you

[@agileminded7949]

Very informative video Adam. I was throwing in my garden for about a year experiencing many blade returns and managing to dodge the oncoming fast spinning knives through rapid reflexes and definitely at times divine intervention 🙏. I felt that I was riding my luck, so eventually I got wise and purchased a stab proof vest and a full face paintball mask. I then used these until my technique and accuracy improved or sometimes if I get new blades or try different techniques. I was watching your videos from the beginning of my knife throwing journey (during the 1st lockdown). Thank you Adam. Love, Strength and Respect my friend🔪🔪🔪

[@AdamCeladin]

Thank you for nice comment my friend :)) Have a nice weekend

[@DavidSinanan]

I had a similar experience with a rebound. I was throwing on pressure treated lumber and had a rebound. The rebound hit my neck...was lucky. I took the butt of the knife, not the blade, otherwise it could have pierced my carotid. Definitely a good set of tips. On the proper targets for sure, and also tutorials. Back when I started, same for you I'm sure, there really wasn't any tutorials available, so I had to learn on my own. I started with rotational throwing, and wasn't overly impressed, left it off for years. I eventually figured out no flip, and really fell in love with it. Love your videos Adam. Keep up the good work!

[@AdamCeladin]

thank you brother

[@sydneyheathen3629]

Dude, Adam is the BEST thrower there is. I wish I could afford sum of his gear. He's a huge influence on my life.

[@global_Jesus]

Always wear safety glasses Throwing it jumps of wood can chip off in fly back at you. Also classes are very recommended

[@AdamCeladin]

yes i totally forgot to mention that

[@atrocious_pr0xy]

Great point! I was thinking about getting me some slick ones. Bolle has some nice tactical safety glasses.

[@alexanderstalung9447]

Good point, reminded Me That i got safety glasses for throwing knives i got a few years ago when i started, gotta start using those, if i get cut or stabbed a little bit then so be It but we dont wonna risk our eyes, thats for sure

[@global_Jesus]

@alexanderstalung9447 that's correct safety first. Iv had tips of knives breaking and flying and wood chips. Bounce backs also. Be safe and happy throwing!

[@JeffMountainPicker]

Thank you for the tips; you're a very sharp guy!

[@AdamCeladin]

Thank you Jeff, have a great Weekend

[@heidi22209]

Sharp guy.. lol. I see what you did there. ❤

[@atrocious_pr0xy]

Yeah, this dude is cool as hell, but he sticks to the point.

[@Gerald-do9yg]

Mr. Adam, thank you for sharing! Safety advice from a world champion is priceless! Blsgs, gg

[@AdamCeladin]

Thank you very much my friend! Take care

[@heathenshaunt681]

He is on point about safety the bounces will eventually hit you I have some sharp blades I throw and have cut my toe in sandals. They bounce off the target at wild angles and speed. Saw bounces land on my roof a few times behind my wall and saw the blades bounce over 30 feet away at any angle and if course you absolutely want to know the backstop will be clear or will stop your blades from going thru

[@nightraid7]

Very good bro, thanks for the advice, this throwing too much, that is me, I'm gonna slow it down🙏💯✌🏻

[@AdamCeladin]

Of course brother take your time and have a fun 😎🙏💯thank you, see you tomorrow on the live stream?

[@nightraid7]

​@@AdamCeladinOfc bro, thanks, see you on a live stream

[@pavanmulani9567]

Completely agree with wearing closed toed shoes. On New Year’s Eve 2023 was just doing some casual throwing while wearing slippers and had one my knives ricochet off the target and pierce the side of my bit toe. I had to be rushed to the emergency room and had to get that cut stitched up. After that I always wore closed toed shoes when throwing anything.

[@AdamCeladin]

ohhh glad you are ok my friend thank you for comment

[@lyndaniel3369]

I wanted to laugh when you said to watch tutorials first ("especially mine"). But then, I realized how very important that tip is. Knowledge can help prevent injuries. So, the safety first by watching the best tutorials is my FAVORITE TIP. And, of course, I think YOUR tutorials are the BEST! Thank you so much for sharing

[@AdamCeladin]

haha thank you my friend :))

[@peterchylik007]

My favorite translation was "Rico Shits" 😂 *Ricochet. Awesome tips from the Master himself Adam Cheladin!

[@AdamCeladin]

Haha thank you my friend, yeah i had Austotranslation and i had to fix sooo many things there and this one slipped for sure :D funny did not noticed until uploading :D

[@TheShurikenZone]

I hope you weren't injured, brother! The shuriken that stuck me really good in the palm of my right hand was headed straight for my face, at warp speed; I chose to stop it with my hand. 8-/

[@AdamCeladin]

You will see brother i was ULTRA lucky !!! Small Knives,Bo shurikens can do lot of damage when they rebounce not to mention my heavy throwing knives :D But i will give lot of tips in this video how to avoid that (its mostly like tutorial vid) ,)))

[@TheShurikenZone]

@AdamCeladin I'm very glad you were fortunate, brother! Yeah, I like that soft targets are an option for shuriken. I know that wooden targets are necessary for big knives, generally speaking. Anyway, I'm looking forward to the video. 👍👍

[@AdamCeladin]

@@TheShurikenZone Thank you brother! Yeah i still need to get my hands on those Tatami Targets that Sensei Houzan Suzuki had in his videos.

[@TheShurikenZone]

@AdamCeladin Man oh MAN, would I like to get a hold of some tatami panels. I have no idea how much trouble it would be to get one shipped here, and I've lost most all of my Japanese connections, through the years.

[@AdamCeladin]

@@TheShurikenZone Funny thing if you have Dojo in Japan you can have Tatami Mats for free bcs they throw them away from houses etc. but they are almost impossible ship overseas like that bcs of regulations or something :/ I will try to ask Master Jakub but i think even him never had one of those targets :/ I was throwing in to Tatami omote and great feeling :P

[@hawkknight4223]

God bless you had him! And thank you for all the knowledge that you have so willfully shared with everyone.

[@AdamCeladin]

I appreciate that

[@westmichiganpreparedness]

Thank you for the tutorial, you always bring up good points and I love the way you show humility. No one is perfect and things can and do often happen. So many people try to show perfection like nothing ever goes wrong. I appreciate a man of your top abilities showing that even you have had close calls and mistakes. That shows a lot about your character in a more down to earth light. Keep doing what you are doing and just remember that your messages are not falling onto deaf ears!

[@AdamCeladin]

I appreciate that! Have a nice weekend my friend and thank you for nice words

[@beansnrice321]

One thing I've also practiced is trying to throw with as little effort as possible and still make the knife stick. This trains technique and sensitivity.

[@AdamCeladin]

Great tip 😎👌✅

[@tomtomlin3408]

Over practicing is frustrating and non productive., that's when I get sloppy and things happen. Great instructive video bro...also I wear safety glasses

[@AdamCeladin]

Thank you Bro

[@danielberger1176]

great video my friend! good points for new and experienced throwers alike.

[@AdamCeladin]

Thank you very much my friend :))

[@NoahCarver-lt6qd]

Tous les conseils de cette vidéo sont précieux. Il m'arrive souvent de perdre mes couteaux en lançant dans la forêt. Normalement, je le retrouve après plusieurs tentatives

[@loganalvarez2985]

4:27 i lost one of my relatively new acejet stingers for over a summer, it ricochet off the board i threw it at and disappeared not even a large magnet could find it, later in the cooler months my step dad found it buried in the garden as he was about to till it, covered in rust but hey still found it

[@AdamCeladin]

Hell yeah that rust can go easily down too 😎good job

[@jeffcarr2265]

Your tips are all very useful. I would recommend painting with florescent colors your knives to avoid loosing them.

[@AdamCeladin]

Thank you my friend

[@fkdynamite]

Your tutorials really helped me. I learned the military half spin very fast and i'm pretty decent now.

[@AdamCeladin]

Thank you my friend

[@canadafree2087]

Your comment on targets reminded me I know a guy in the tree removal service. I'll ask him to get me a cut from a softwood tree. I have a few knives that are mid-level quality but I'll get three that are the same to start with.

[@AdamCeladin]

perfect, thank you for stopping by

[@MrMann703]

Many of the tips were good, over thinking is one of the things i remind myself of, when i empty my mind and relax i am throwing better. I also decided at the beginning to concentrate on no spin technique at 10', now i toss in step back drills every so often going back to 20'.

[@AdamCeladin]

Very good! Thank you my friend

[@donaldsanor2359]

My favorite tip? Every tip! Thank you.

[@milesholland6826]

I am a beginner and I have already made a lot of these mistakes because I hadn’t watched a tutorial like this one yet. Had a ricochet and a slice to the forehead. Thank God it didn’t hit my eye. I would add it couldn’t hurt to wear eye protection, at least, especially when new at close distances. I actually wear a face shield now! This video will help many people.

[@AdamCeladin]

Thank you very much i really hope lot of people will check it out

[@Priestbokmei1]

I love my Stingers and am about to order some more. I love the no-spin and half spin. I love these two techniques. Yes, I’m a beginner.

[@gerrykent20]

Thank you for that advice. I used to throw knives and several times I have had to step out of the way of a ricochet. If I hadn't stayed alert, they could have hit me.

[@vinceelias]

One suggestion I wear highly rated safety glasses when I throw. Also if throwing close I throw at an angle so if it bounces it bounces away from me.

[@wellregulated8725]

I have caught a couple bad bounce backs. I was throwing a Wharncliffe style throwing knife one time…. I threw it very hard, and I didn’t have time to react when it bounced back… It hit me in the forehead with the butt.. I actually fell to my knees. I got very lucky. 14.5” long 3/16” thick. Glad you’re ok.

[@AdamCeladin]

thank you my friend glad you are okk too those sucks

[@wellregulated8725]

@@AdamCeladin I was out of work for about a month and a half for the one that cut the tendon in my knee…. I have that one on video if you want to see it… 😬

[@AdamCeladin]

@@wellregulated8725 No waay?! Daaamn thats crazy bro, you if you have the link send it on my facebook ufff

[@wellregulated8725]

@@AdamCeladin sent

[@WhiteApeMA]

Watching this looking at the little poke down on my thigh from no reload lol. But much better that than eye, that's for sure. Glad you're ok!

[@AdamCeladin]

Thank you my dear friend yeah rebounces are no joke specially from closer distances

[@RacerX888]

A hint on how to easily find your knives if they go missing in the bush. Get a magnetic extendable pointer of the type used to pick up screws and other small items. Extend the pointer all the way and sweep the leaves and bushes, the magnet will stick to the knife even if you can't see it. Most of these come with pocket clips like pens so easy to carry and makes finding knives much less stressful. I also glue a larger magnet on the end of the pointer to make it more effective.

[@AdamCeladin]

good tip thank you for comment my friend :))

[@global_Jesus]

Stretch and always be quick a bounce back is very dangerous

[@林岐檜]

Thank you for this video. It helps me a lot!

[@AdamCeladin]

My pleasure my friend :)

[@peterpede6601]

Very good tips .. i did every wrong thing as you said, exept i had hard leather safety shoes on.. 👀🙏.... soft targets and dull knifes🙌😉

[@AdamCeladin]

Thank you Peter :))

[@nolanpenn8428]

Adam is such a nice, cool guy

[@AdamCeladin]

Much love my friend thank you

[@AAA-tc1uh]

From my experience spin throwing, especially half spin since naturally one throws closer to the target, is more dangerous than no-spin w.r.t ricochets, as the throw carries more kinetic energy and misses tend to bounce the knife in unexpected angles. Great tips BTW.

[@AdamCeladin]

Thank you my friend :)

[@panduhlags9239]

I tell people to treat knife throwing like using guns or archery. Because they are all fun but can be Very lethal if not respecting the equipment. And remembering they are not not toys. But instruments and tools.

[@AdamCeladin]

Exactly, thank you

[@hughhunt1800]

LOOK OUT FOR THE RICO SHITS! 😂 Not thrown or watch your videos for about 2 years Adam. Glad to see you doing well in life and building your media empire! Al the best from England.

[@AdamCeladin]

thank you my friend, be sure to tune in next month there is gonna be some epic stuff on my channel !!!

[@sammyb7753]

I'm glad it wasn't worse judging by the clip where the knife flew back at you, I've had more than one close calls. And I always wanted to throw a Meat cleaver or something different, so glad I watched this video. Because I want to continue learing the art of throwing, thank you for the video man.

[@AdamCeladin]

Thank you my friend

[@sammyb7753]

No problem, you're one of the best knife throwers I've ever seen. One day I'll be as good as you, maybe it will take 30 years but whatever lol.

[@AdamCeladin]

@@sammyb7753 you will get there in no time for sure 😎👌have a, fun my friend

[@ron5454]

All very good tips Adam. Thank you

[@AdamCeladin]

My pleasure!

[@zalesakzvychodu]

Ahoj 👋 kamaráde vidím že tiež nosisíš maskáče ako ja.Tiež mám rád voľnosť pohybu. Pozdravujem a nech sa darí. 👋🙂👍👍👍

[@AdamCeladin]

Ahoj kamaráde, moc díky jojo maskáče jako můj mentor Pepé nosil celý život a já taky už od děcka, chodil jsem 8 roků do skautu to víš :D at se daří kamarát .))

[@Swordbite]

I always tell everyone when I introduce something to throw that it can be very unpredictable, so always be ready to dodge even if you're down range from the target and even if (especially) someone else is throwing. Some of the 15-20 foot throws can make it all of the way back to the thrower no problem, especially if it ricochets towards your feet. I've had times where the Earth is impaled right where my foot was a second ago (dodging). Edit: scribal errors

[@AdamCeladin]

Thank you for nice comment and watching my friend

[@ch0cchip704]

Great video with some very good advice and pointers to improve , that bounce back was nasty lucky you got away with whst you had someone was watching over you .

[@AdamCeladin]

Absolutely thank you my friend

[@DK_HAXX]

That glock knife cant split wooden planks! Its so heavy :D And THICC!!!

[@harahelarthur6127]

Thank you for the tips. By purpose, some days ago I was reading about the wktl rules (trashy) and the euro throwers (I guess it is the one you compete in), could you do a video about the rules of the different organizations that exist?

[@AdamCeladin]

Thank you very much i would hate to promote WKTL by any means its like you said trash IMO and money grab mainly...i think i have done in past lot of videos from competitions so you can see what we did there but one day i will go full walktrough :))

[@harahelarthur6127]

@@AdamCeladin yeah, unfortunately the wktl is getting more media than other competition, even their knives specifications are nonsense

[@hacho7315]

Oh my God, you can be a champion with 1 eye. Can beat the cancer. Who are you? Respect 🙏🏻

[@AdamCeladin]

Haha thank you brother

[@Kevsen6373]

Can you use a normal kitchen knife for knife throwing

[@AdamCeladin]

of course no problem

[@georgiesmith567]

Hello Brother! Thanks for the tips! God protect you!💪❤️👍

[@AdamCeladin]

Thanks for coming

[@emmanuelamarger9580]

Hi Adam ! from France de" bons conseils" !!! have a fun ! je lance un kukri pourri et j'adore car je l'ai en main et surtout ne pas oublier les grillades... Sorry no translation... ! Long live

[@AdamCeladin]

Merci Mon ami 😎👌🥂

[@JohnEbLaze42082]

"be very careful on the Rico Shits" ...those can be dangerous as well, I'd imagine lol

[@peterchylik007]

Lmfao 😂

[@AdamCeladin]

HUPS yeah nobody like to clean those :P :D

[@willardjames2685]

Yeah man! great video!

[@AdamCeladin]

Thank you Will :))

[@masgiver]

16:45 be carefull with ricochet 😮

[@AdamCeladin]

yes :/

[@Lostboy811]

Add a little bit more to the first tip. Watch professional knife throwing videos and books. Because there are so many fake tutorials on it at least years ago when I was first starting out. I seen your videos and they cover the basics to more advanced throwing methods and even how to improve your throwing skills. So as an amateur blade thrower (yes I throw more than knives) I recommend anyone starting review Adam's videos it will prevent you from getting led astray and possibly hurting yourself. I say that because of thinking that someone wouldn't lie about proper teaching and ended up with the knife ricochet off a target stabbing into my hand. I ended up having to learn the hard way by trail and error which people were teaching properly and which were frauds. I haven't tried allof Adam's videos but I tried a lot and while not as skilled even training for around 30 years I know that he is teaching real skills

[@AdamCeladin]

thank you :)

[@Jake-tu1sf]

Thank you for the tips!

[@AdamCeladin]

thank you for watching and comment Jake :)

[@ARAW-__-]

You would make a cool pirate ☠️ 😆

[@AdamCeladin]

Arrrhg 😜😎😅

[@ryanjamesloyd6733]

Who am I to argue with a world champ? Good advice all- I will quibble with point 3 a bit: consistent technique? yes. Consistent knives?.... I think people should vary that. I practice half-spin, mostly. And I can do it with anything from a nail to a bowie knife (within my range). Almost any pointy thing, I can stick it. Technique? Yes, delve deep on your technique. But throw anything that can stick, so you can apply that technique Broadly with whatever is to hand. And ALWAYS be ready to duck or dodge. ALWAYS.

[@AdamCeladin]

Thank you for watching and comment

[@kennethbriody8396]

Really good advice, been hit a few times, but luckily not with the point

[@AdamCeladin]

Thank you my friend

[@Priestbokmei1]

Oh, yes, I forgot to mention-super great tips!

[@AdamCeladin]

Thank you very much 🙏

[@ambidextrousarchery]

Thank you for the tips 🙇👍🔪

[@AdamCeladin]

Any time!

[@mm14]

tak to som zvedavy 😅 , ked trenujem hadzanie podla tvojich videi tak deti musia byt velmi daleko , kedze niekedy sa bodak odrazi od stromu tak rychlo ako by ho po mne niekdo hodil 😂

[@AdamCeladin]

Tak to počkej až uvidíš, jak se mi odrazil nůž tady :D Celkem hnus a mega klika !!! At se daří kamaráde ,))

[@Gerald-do9yg]

Thank you friend, the kids are vital; wish more people were as careful with their pets!! Accidents never happen until they happen!!. Blsgs, be safe friends, gg

[@mm14]

po anglicky viem asi ako madar zijuci na juhu Slovenska po slovensky 😂 ale hlavne body co som pochopil z tvojho videjka su ,ako zaciatocnik hadzat jednym tipom noza , vzdialenost od terca zvätsovat az ked 60 hodou bude dobrych z tej istej vzdialenosti , a hadzat iba jednou technikou😢 skusam no spin ale aby som nemal jednotvarnost , tak som trenoval military half spin

[@docholiday8618]

Yeah, those rico shits are scary as hell! 😁 Thanks for another informative video!

[@AdamCeladin]

haha thank you my friend :)))

[@Julian1234-s3h]

Oh man 😢❤

[@karatefuman]

Before I got my good knives, I had a ricochet that stuck into my ankle behind my achilles tendon.

[@AdamCeladin]

Ohhh damn it

[@NoSuchStrings]

Is that hotdawg

[@AdamCeladin]

yessss sirrr :P

[@miguelveratraditionalarche9374]

Excellent video. 👊

[@AdamCeladin]

Glad you enjoyed it brother 😎👌

[@ΒασιληςΛαφτσιδης-χ6η]

So true!!! Every one of them!!

[@spaceducc3471]

Very solid advice! Although I did like the typos being made in the CC, Rico shits. It sounds like what happens if it bounces off the toilet and hits you. 😂😂

[@AdamCeladin]

Haha thank you my friend

[@robertstewart3862]

Thanks for the advice and I hope you have a complete recovery man.

[@AdamCeladin]

Thank you my friend

[@Codevil.]

Damn I missed it, the premier , not, the eye thing

[@aaronvasquezmma]

Michael Lobinowich had a knife go right through his upper eyelid a couple years ago.

[@AdamCeladin]

Damn that's crazy 😢

[@turbo-the-dog]

I like to use slabs of soft maple wood for my target 🎯

[@AdamCeladin]

Great 😎👌✅

[@global_Jesus]

Sup my guy!

[@AdamCeladin]

whats up brotha

[@jeffrorussow8110]

Well done Adam, these are all good tips an I pass them to anyone I teach...👍

[@AdamCeladin]

Thank you Jeff :)

[@RickGrimes357]

Hot dog was done minutes ago.

[@AdamCeladin]

yum yum

[@Westernred4]

Hay man I just blacksmithsed a new throwing axe can we c a axe throw video please

[@AdamCeladin]

Hey brother, yes axe throwing video tomorrow :))

[@Codevil.]

I have been throwing a long time , but still no trick shots

[@brianjett5718]

Glad you are uninjured man. Would love to know about the Bowie knife in the thumbnail.

[@AdamCeladin]

It's from my friend tattoo artist

[@brianDon9833]

Nice master❤

[@AdamCeladin]

Thanks ✌

[@thick9996]

What knife should i get for no spin ?

[@AdamCeladin]

Check out www.wulflund.com section sharp blades throwing knives

[@brianDon9833]

Hello , i am from Argentina

[@jeffcarr2265]

Paint your knives florescent colors if you don't want to loosing them.

[@enzossharp]

You ok Sir?!

[@AdamCeladin]

check out by the end of the video my friend

[@Codevil.]

Most important thing is, I think , not throw the cheap knives

[@AdamCeladin]

Amen brother

[@BoxerKyokushin]

maybe use eye protection?

[@Trypp1247]

HOW?!?!?!

[@AdamCeladin]

You will see it was VERY SCARY moment!

[@beansnrice321]

I started throwing knives as a way to train for Aikido. I was told that throwing a punch a person or a knife are all very similar. The main skill we were trying to practice aikido was being able to accelerate constantly through the throw. You were never whipping or yanking people around. If you can accelerate constantly then you often build up a higher top speed and more importantly a more stable throw than if you accelerate in a way that is too violent. The end goal is to cultivate something vaguely akin to laminar flow with your projected energy. Essentially you pivot around your core in some way to impart energy into your fist, knife or opponent and the goal is to simply let go when they have accelerated properly. The punch, person or knife should then fly away from you with it's energy and try to pull itself out of your grip. This is why I often say that the final part of the throw should almost feel liek you are dropping a penny into a well, only the, "dropping," is horizontal because of the throw.

[@Thief-d3c]

It’s not that deep, bro. Can I get a summary of what you just wrote?

[@beansnrice321]

@@Thief-d3cThe power of a throw or an attack comes from your core. Your hand and arm are for transferring that power and for guidance.

[@Thief-d3c]

@@beansnrice321 yeah duh

[@marcosyy87]

👍

[@Scott.V.Grube1]

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@AdamCeladin]

Thank you for the 5 star review my friend :)))

[@patkonelectric]

Which is why you should have a good first aid kit at hand. I high recommend Refuge Medical. Their kits are built for combat.

[@AdamCeladin]

Good tip I always have first aid kit in the back pack

[@Codevil.]

Noooooo!

[@AdamCeladin]

Don't worry brother 😎🙏👆

[@CronosGI]

👀👁

[@D-A-M]

Sorry, this very important the distance , No?

[@Russkij_Imperialist]

👍🇷🇺..