SAI Weapon Tutorial (Okinawa Kobudo) by Jesse Enkamp

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Do you want to learn MORE Kobudo? 🥋 My online course teaches you BO (staff), SAI, TONFA, KAMA, NUNCHAKU, TEKKO, EIKU, TINBE & ROCHIN. Link: www.kobudomastery.com 👍

[@jethrox827]

Keep these coming mate, maybe more weapon tutorials to keep us going in lockdown ;)

[@smuajua]

Hi Jesse, good video and clear instructions. Perhaps in future you can also include a full demo of the kata before or after talking through the moves? Really like as the video progresses because I can see the whole moves including the stances (from top to bottom)

[@captainbutterfly8974]

You inspire me

[@MzuMzu-nx1em]

I would use those as thrown weapons

[@MzuMzu-nx1em]

@@karatekidluke6351 iI have done The same with sharpened short sticks. It's a great exercise for focus and gives the feeling of better a bow

[@Mike_Ka-Chowski]

Honestly, I looked this up as a joke because I saw post telling me that my ultimate goal in life is to be Raphael, the turtle not the painter. But now I'm super interested in this, I've just gotten a pair of sais and I can't wait to start practicing! Thank you Mr. Enkamp

[@user-si9fx4xb6v]

I been a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles fan my whole life, and when I began studying martial arts I wondered if I would ever get a chance to work with Sais. Fast forward to the present and I have a pair of Sais that I am hoping to work on a regular basis this year. I also have a first degree Black Belt in Uechi Ryu Karate.

[@Marco....4]

"mike ka chowski"

[@music_echo]

I've been looking for a comment talking about ninja turtles since forever. Thank you for completing my life and I wish you the best with your learning journey!

[@sonicthedgehog8976]

TMNT gang

[@Memefish27]

nah its really about being monsoon of the winds of destruction

[@artlm2002]

Learning weapons has many benefits, including strengthening of the hands and arms. A beginner uses a sai as a held, foreign object. At an advanced level, it is about using an object as an extension of your own body - as part of your body. When you understand this, any object can become a weapon, and everything you touch becomes a different experience - even a fork. The elementary understanding of karate is to learn to defend, the advanced understanding is how to live.

[@MrNcgy]

I like that, thank you.

[@WeBreakItAllDownRightHere]

This sensation is what got me back into karate. I train with heavy weighted clubs and it totally developed that feeling you describe. I realized karate is a study of biomechanics, and that all athletics benefit from what you learn from karate.

[@osmi2125]

So, will I get bigger forearms?

[@ScaricoOleoso]

Reminds me of when I was a cook. That's how it is with a chef's knife.

[@mauriciomelocchi9280]

Your comment is the comment of someone who knows and understands martial arts. I think exactly the same 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@GarySuley]

I cry a little joy every time I see someone else promoting kobudo. 🤘🏻

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Thanks buddy 🙏

[@TheSeremen]

You could say they go hand in hand.

[@sergeymartunyuk4507]

Пожалуйста плпакать лишне!

[@danielbailey8889]

I competed with sai for 3 years straight in 2 tournament circuits. I love the sai.

[@Priestbokmei1]

You’re really an excellent teacher. Your students are fortunate to have you.

[@214warzone]

I have 2 Hammers inside my house, if someone were to ever invade my place. One for Blocking, and one for Striking :)

[@klikitzsmith8416]

Block a baseball bat with a hammer then strike with the other

[@arlie46325i]

Have you watched Movie: The Raid 2? There's a fight scene using 2 hammers 😁

[@MrNcgy]

Right On!

[@jamesnewman6032]

Thank you for such a detailed video. I really appreciate the Japanese terminology as well. I purchased a pair of sai at the Asato dojo while I was in Okinawa and James was kind enough to show me some basics. This video is just what I needed 🥋🙏

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Great to hear! 💪

[@thatguyjaron1282]

I would really love to see a lesson on Tonfa, it is one of my favorite Kobudo weapons but I can't seem to find any lessons on it!

[@joselocombi6127]

Search the police videos

[@johnlysic6727]

This is an excellent demonstration of the basics - I will work through this many times to further improve my abilities with the sai - thank you

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Wonderful! Makes me glad to hear 👍

[@MrNcgy]

Well said, agreed.

[@Gabrielhoffman531]

@@KARATEbyJesse have you seen cobra Kai season 5 cos you’ll see that chozen uses the sai and he uses some of those sai katas against terry silver when he tries killing chozen with a katana and some of the kats you showed us all chozen uses some of those katas

[@jtswonderland3931]

I just got my pair of sais for my birthday yesterday and I already love the sais

[@bernhardzipfel1489]

Always good to see someone using a Sai the correct way!!

[@wenthulk8439]

I can see that the pose of holding the sai by the hilt points down is inaccurate.

[@shauncoghlan20]

I was training with my Sai's today. You have excellent form, and honestly, I have some work to do. Great video, Jesse!

[@kennethtumohe6678]

It’s good to go back to basic’s always no matter what ever you do gr8 I’m 65 so I practice it gets to be “ a way of life “ thankyou

[@peggypoe8928]

This is awesome. My kids have done a little work with the bo and just got sai. Should be very helpful. Thank you for sharing.

[@takenbythewindNdrivenbythesea]

We also have something like this in Malaysia. It’s known as tekpi. More than a weapon, it was also important as a Hindu-Buddhist symbol. How this weapon came to existence in Southeast Asia is totally unknown. It may possibly came from Indonesia or India. Tekpi is made of iron or steel, the basic form of the weapon is that of a sharp and pointed, dagger-shaped metal truncheon, with two curved prongs projecting from the handle. The prongs extend from the hilt and are useful for grabbing away an opponent's weapon. This kind of weapon is practiced in Seni Silat Kuntau Tekpi whereby this martial art is heavily emphasise on the use tekpi weapon. Fun fact, Seni Silat Kuntau Tekpi is an ancient martial art that was existed in the 18th century in Kadaram, modern day Kedah, Malaysia. This art was originally taught to Commander in Chief, Royal Guards, and also Royal Army of Ancient Malay Kingdom to fend off Siamese army at that time. You should consider visiting Malaysia to learn the brutal art of Seni Silat Kuntau Tekpi and give your thoughts about Malaysian heritage. Cheers 🥂

[@kevinchristoferjamesie6810]

Finally... this is what I'm looking for. thanks Sensei Jesse 🙏😀

[@harrisonneves6007]

I love the twin Sais, Raphael uses those. One of these days, I'll be wielding those someday

[@jimducroiset1628]

Hello Jesse-san! I have been studying Kobudo for some time under Shihan Roger Wehrhahn of Mountain Teachings. Thank you for providing such amazing and free content to the world. It is a truly selfless act and I have learned a lot from you. I noticed something that you are doing that I have been told should not be done, The thumb placement on the Sai when in the natural grip should not be above the Moto - the location where the Yoko or prongs extend out from the weapon, and instead should be placed below the Moto which still provides support but protects the thumb from getting struck when using the Sai in bunkai against another Sai or other weapon. It took me some time to get to the point where it is now very natural. Thank you again for all that you and your family do. The content you provide is exceptional. Arigato gozaimasu

[@alvinhatzasoesedyono289]

Nice, as Raphael is skilled in the use of his sais. He is able to use them for the Kobudō to trap his enemies weapons within their prongs or use them like daggers, stabbing his opponent. Holding them in a reverse grip between his fingers as well as use the pommel of his sais to increase the effect of his punches combining of his Ninjutsu with his Boxing, Kickboxing, Muay Thai, MMA, Pro & Greco-Roman Wrestling, Sumo, Lucha Libre, Street Fighting, Krav Maga, Defendu, Regular & Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu, Ansatsuken, Taijutsu, Aikido, Judo, MCMAP, CQC, Sambo, Sanshou, and Systema.

[@wiscgaloot]

My 6 year old grandnephew greatly enjoyed that, he has a pair of small plastic sai and is now practicing your defense against a bo attack!

[@Diego-tp3mm]

97%:mileena 2%:Fight learning 1%:The sai example

[@Venom-jk9rr]

Raphael from TMNT

[@AriEncore]

She is my inspiration :)

[@Galvatron102]

Monsoon

[@georgelopes4589]

@@Galvatron102 I was hoping this video would help wash away the anger.

[@kristianturner6]

Jesse I really appreciate these tutorials I hope that you will do more advanced techniques as well as exploring other kabuto weapons in the future

[@huranku98]

Wow, I'll be watching this video many, many, many times. I've always wanted to learn the sai but my karate sensei didnt teach kobudo. Thank you for this.

[@jspgodlovesyou1610]

So elegantly demonstrated Jesse and explained perfectly for a novice like myself to understand. very disappointed your dojo is in Sweden would’ve loved to meet you and attend your classes. God bless

[@dennissharpe8356]

Thank you brother and friend. I found your video after buying my second set of sai since my first were lost 20 years ago. I needed my vocabulary refreshed. You taught me something new. I am practicing again to lose weight. This is great cardio. Find a style and train. I like the Tonfa, Sai and Nunchaku they are easy to dance with. Thanks again. God Bless

[@omaralbertopenaramos5231]

Hahahaha oss. Justamente ayer en la tarde estaba practicando con mis sai, a ver si me acostumbro a su peso. Hasta ahora mi sensei solo me ha enseñado la kyan no sai pero todavía no puedo hacerla con la velocidad requerida básicamente porque no tengo dominio del peso de los sai. Oss gracias por el video sensei jesse.

[@MrNcgy]

Excelente!

[@cemoztan2386]

Great video on sai. Have to say my fav weapon. Can also be used as three's

[@MrNcgy]

Thank you Sensei, so articulately explained and very practical demonstration. I studied at a local dojo as a boy...but as you know, life takes over when we're not paying attention! When my brother moved out west to Colo., he left behind his weapons, including sai...I just started picking them up...and had no idea what to do with them! Your very well done tutorial has not only given me a useful beginning; it has reinvigorated my keen interest in the martial arts. ✌

[@billlevasseur8989]

Excellent video and instruction! I train in this exact kobudo style and often practice this sai kihon and renzoku kumite. Thanks for sharing!

[@bustermcdougal420]

I came here just to learn a few holds for a cosplay.. but I feel I learned SO MUCH MORE! You are a karate need! I LOVE IT!

[@Baby_AnyaReese]

Very nice demonstration. This weapon is so underrated

[@dojoskeptic]

Thanks for the great video. One caveat, you mention the high cross block to block a baseball bat which is much heavier than a bo. Make sure you block to one side and step to the other side if it is a baseball bat. This way the weight of the bat is less likely to pass through the block. Many people could block the bo, but not a properly striking bat. Another option is to move in, block close to the handle where the centripetal force is less and move toward the side. Thanks again for the videos. The dojo Skeptic.

[@philipschinetsky]

Incredible video, Jesse. I did TKD when I was younger and we learned the sai as an extra thing once we made black belt. Your videos make me want to get back into martial arts!

[@ninjavier03]

Thankyou very mucho Jesse You are a great teacher

[@ThatGuyX2]

I know this is an older video but i use this as a cardio workout. Had an unintended but welcome benefit of strengthening my arm's

[@Two-Die-Four]

Cool weapons, they remind me a lot of the Baart cham dao when I trained in Wing Chun, having both the regular and reverse grips.

[@Low_quality_BeyPosting357]

I feel like some cyborg ninja who can separate his body after watching this.

[@poloniumpigeon8716]

and it will come!

[@Moonsalts]

LIKE A FLOOD OF PAIN

[@VikingTorvald]

Pouring down on me!

[@alfredraj1036]

And it will not let up untill the end is here

[@owenwoolley3394]

THERE WILL BE BLOOD, SHED!

[@brianstott6263]

My thanks for this post. I am just beginning to learn Sai

[@lifeorliberty3086]

I'm having a hard time learning my terminology for my stances,blocks,punches and kicks. You seem to make things more understandable. Will you make a video about learning terminology please?

[@glynislailann9056]

Very good explanations with excellent technique. I am glad to see that your demonstration is true to form. I practise Kobujutzu here in S.A. and was part of a team who travelled to Okinawa last year in November.

[@Tyberiusland]

This is a great drill! I need to practice this. I only know one sai kata so this will be a great exercise to work on! Thanks!

[@rickpetryk2658]

Thank you for sharing this Jesse!

[@stephenbosworth754]

Hi Jesse I've been studying matayoshi for 4 years to complement my karate. Its great to expand my understanding of okinawa weapon applications of various styles, although similar there are subtle differences and applications! Thanks for sharing

[@mikevaldez7684]

Awesome instruction! Patient, deliberate, excellent exposition of technique; and then a great demonstration of practical application!😊

[@bostaffarts]

Jesse thank you very much for this amazing introduction into sai including a bunkai or practical application. Wow.

[@oldtonewthankyou1715]

This is awesome! Thank you Jesse!!!

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Thanks! Don’t miss this: www.kobudomastery.com

[@SovereignKnight74]

Fantastic video! Looks like you have a pair of Shureido sai! I have a pair of these sai myself. The steel variant. They were used in a dojo, so they had seen signs of wear. I learned how to re-wrapped the grips as the pair of sai were rusted underneath. I had since had the sai reconditioned via sand blasting, and then had a professional black powder coating put on them for preservation and protection against rust. Thanks for this instructional video. It can help me learn to use these sai. Excellent work! You have a new subscriber!

[@mauxian7109]

I loved it!!! you covered every aspect and very well explained, many principles are within your teaching!!! I’ll learn this form fore sure. Thanks so much!!!

[@captainbutterfly8974]

Love that weapon.

[@captainbutterfly8974]

I feature the SAI as a prop in my knot tying video

[@alfagtv100]

One of your best lessons Jesse. Excellent. Thanks very much. 🥋 👌👍

[@goddessofdesire]

You are so wise, thank you for your lesson sensei.

[@leonardoisraelgardunosolis2652]

It would be awesome to see a similar video with the bo or nunchaku

[@Maltatata]

Thank you, this was very helpful and informative

[@danielyoung633]

That’s a damn good break down sir

[@vulcanraisin8859]

The sai were often the favorite of the old masters,in isshinryu the sai and tonfa are two our weapons. one of the reasons for this is as you demonstrated in the ready position on the hip. The wrist position in isshinryu punching are the same empty hand as they are armed with sai or tonfa. Love your videos and technique

[@paulelwin4643]

The sai is a great weapon to learn. A very good video for an introduction to the weapon. Jesse shows it really well. The only point I personally would suggest is using the prongs to pull the staff then punch at the end.

[@KARATEbyJesse]

If you use the prongs, the opponent can snatch your sai away. This is why we grab instead.

[@Capo51]

Jesse, you are teaching very well old school. Kobudo,. Hozon Shinko kai kobudo they teach exactly similarly the Basic movements shown by you. And they were extremely precisewhile teaching, how the movements should be executed Your hip use is perfect, making the strikes and blocks stronger, as they should be. For many karate practioners (like me too) training kobudo improved signicantly my karate stances, blocks and some hits too. Well done. Thank you for sharing. Kiitos👍

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Domo arigato! 🙏

[@jessicaroseelizabethp.7911]

My son feels very inspired by this video! With 2 of his as students of martial art and his ninja turtle action figure toy with sais; he feels interested to learn more too! He loves staying active and being outdoors.

[@KARATEbyJesse]

That is awesome!

[@kevlarchicken]

Your brother looks a little different today! Joking aside she's lucky to have such a great dojo to train in

[@niccodm3733]

I Love Sai coz my favorite character in Ninja Turtles is holding that weapon

[@stardust1571]

I love the Sai coz of Mileena from mortal kombat

[@RXLXNTLXSS]

@DavidStuff mine too

[@lonelymoon3576]

That's me UwU

[@TheBorsMistral]

Sweet video! Can't wait for the one on tonfa.

[@BennyBigIron]

I’ve been looking for some good Sai training since I started with them. I made my black belt kata with Sai so it’s kinda my weapon of choice now. Thanks for the pointers! Happy training!

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Have you seen this: www.kobudomastery.com

[@frankp5117]

Mind blown, sai not in a straight line in a block. I think I've been doing this wrong for 25 years lol. Thank you Sensei.

[@KARATEbyJesse]

There’s always more to learn! Karate and Kobudo is a lifetime study 🙏

[@MrNcgy]

Now that's being a humble student, well said!

[@sinjofin1]

Nice explanation once again. I have taught this for over 20 years and I always find even experience karate ka struggle with the footwork. We used to do it at full speed and power after some time if training. It is a great focus and need to sabaki or else have some serious bruises. You should see by no or Kim (Okinawa)

[@orionm4268]

Best to hit opponents elbow, forehead/side, feet, knucklebones, and other sensitive joint ligaments

[@twilightsdaughter8634]

Wish I could afford lessons! Have a hard time learning things from watching the front. This is badass! I have an almost black belt on Okinawa karate just no weapons training.

[@dubbingsync]

Oh it’s nice to see someone who knows what they are doing, I just came from the Man at Arms video when they made Electras Sai and even though I knew nothing of the techniques of using them as a weapon I could just tell they were holding them wrong and using them badly. So even though I’m never likely to use Sai, it’s just good to see how they should be used.

[@JunglecatBlessing]

I just got a Sai and I only have one, but this video is so cool. I realized from knowing karate it really translates to the sai's so much. Thanks for the video I learned a lot. I'll try and get another sai. 😂

[@maskedfishing7168]

Please do more!!! My favorite is tonfa. Thank you

[@maskedfishing7168]

But I would love a video of all the classics bo, tonfa, Kama, nunchucku etc. thank you again

[@daveegreyowl]

My first weapons. Never liked the staff as much for some reason and works good against swords. Thank you!!

[@DarkStarFox]

I just discovered this and I want to learn the sai, nunchaku, bo and tonfa. My biggest dilemma now is deciding which one to start with.

[@KevinHallSurfing]

Damn. Over 30 years since any Sai Kata. Training in formal Tai Jutsu, Iai Justsu and Bo Jutsu (Sekiryukan) picked up some Kobudo. Yes fudo dachi as an "advanced" stance but blocking a Bo oroshi utsu with sai, maybe not for me.😆 Grabbed sai to check my blocking. Phew ... arm covered. Great video, thanks.🤩

[@williamkarlsson785]

I think I want a pair of sai now. very cool way of showing the basic man :)

[@AlwinIkink]

Wow, very nice. . Good explanation. Thanks Jesse-san !!

[@Juicyxcouture]

11:59 I was also thinking u can also use a kick move against because she is open to but yes that works too ❤

[@darkythecrazyninja5228]

Mr Jesse you're a legend Mac

[@angelbriseno1232]

It's incredible, I just got my first pair of sais and I think I can practice with this material, it's amazing what can be done with practice 💪

[@varanid9]

You know, Jesse, your Sai strikes look and angle just like the Gow Choi strikes of Kwongsai Southern Mantis, to include the body dynamics. Uechi Ryu is quite similar to Southern mantis and, according to George Mattson, the Sai figures largely in that style, although Kanbun Uechi brought no weapons kata back with him from China. The "phoenix-eye fist" of the mantis Gow Choi (hammer fist) could also represent the forefinger around lower tine grip that some Sai practitioners use for better control, presumably adapted from a European rapier grip.

[@MrNcgy]

Interesting, ty.

[@varanid9]

@@MrNcgy Here's something else I find interesting: all the basic parries of Fujian styles (tan sao, pak sao, bongo sao, etc.) have direct equivalents in European fencing that existed at the time European trade in China started to boom, a time coincident with the approximate birth of many of these Chinese boxing styles

[@Andrei-gt7pw]

Definitely worth learning to use these, very useful skill nowadays

[@zetsu8526]

I'm really digging your style! About half way through and still watching, Sai will be my 3rd weapon, 1zt was nunchaku and next up is bo staff, especially since I just got one! The Sai look so fun though! Thank you for this! It will be part of my studies ❤😁

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Thanks! Have you seen my online Kobudo course? (www.kobudomastery.com)

[@zetsu8526]

@@KARATEbyJesse no sir, ill check it out though! Thank you! 😁

[@zetsu8526]

@@KARATEbyJesse ordered my sai, now we wait

[@raulclaros1025]

Thank you again, Sensei; for another great video..

[@lordoftheringlordofthering4077]

Thank you..very educating basic movement of sai..

[@larar.5364]

I'm here to research for my DnD character but ended up being actually very interested. Great video!

[@UJ00UJ]

Subscribed! Thanks for priceless lessons.

[@orionmasthershiff6487]

Thank´s aloot. I´m practic´s of these art and like verry much te sai and the kusarigama.

[@bigsidable]

I love doing Shotokan Katas with weapons. I can do just one Kata, with five different weapons. Jo Staff, Sai’s, two short sticks as in Escrima. Bokken or Katana. Hakama, Tonfa.

[@jimmccormack8479]

Thank-You so much!! I love your channel.

[@coreyriley3858]

Just watched your video again and its awesome lots of info

[@Themastermik97]

Nice video, I think it will be interesting if you did one similar but with the bo

[@Supermanblows]

Sweet! Love the technique!!

[@Harleyjohnston21]

I've been taught in taekwondo and I definitely feel the sai is the right weapon for me even though I have swords the sai has always been my favorite

[@Charlie_Tea]

Jesse, I was taught a military style of defense by my father who was in the Lao Royal Army during the Vietnam war while in his teens. It was fairly similar to FMA, Pencak silat, and Muay Chaiya/Muay Lao. The two forms of a Martial Art: sport/warfare. Let me know your thoughts on this art of war I was taught. In the Art of War, there are 5 dimensions to combat/war. 1st dimension is range fighting/long distance striking. 2nd dimension is CQC via close range striking, clinch, grappling, trips, throws etc. 3rd dimension is ground defense/fighting, wrestling. 4th dimension is extensions/weaponry. The last which is the most important is the Mental/Spiritual warfare. "The Art of fighting without fighting" in Bruce's words. I believe with this aspect in mind, one can be prepared for a home invasion because in the end of it all Martial Arts is for defending and protecting not only yourself but those who can't defend themselves. God bless your journey Sensei Enkamp in the mighty name of The Sensei Jesus Christ Amen

[@studiomarcial]

Congrats, excelent explanation, didatic and explained, I íll use in my classes. OSS. Best wishes from Brazil.

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Valeu!

[@tanjudermanl9111]

Dear Jesse Sensei, can you please make more Sai videos, I am so thankful for this excellent Sai tutorial. Maybe a basic kata? I use a slightly different technique for my chinese butterfly knives, but after your Sai tutorial I bought a pair of Sai weapon and started to practice your basic tutorial. Again thank you so much Sensei. I like your style with the different hikite and the vertical punches (reminds me of Wing Chun punches :))

[@KARATEbyJesse]

My online course has several kata, kihon and kumite: www.kobudomastery.com

[@jojitsu5620]

Thank you Jesse🙏❤️

[@daniellopezeverest]

Very nice thank you for sharing I am blind and this lesson is very useful and described well for me a blind person to learn

[@SADCOCK1970]

Followed it today. Very good.

[@MaartenVanBloois]

Great video! It's exactly how I explain always.

[@littleneko2085]

Thank you. Helped me a lot.