Sai Tricks Tutorial - Thumb Spin (with added combinations)

[@ivangardiol4436]

You are very good using the Sai. Great teaching!!

[@supersaiyanzero386]

You were the first one to show me, I'm back after a few years!

[@CarterWeyrauch]

Yo!!! Thanks for creating some thorough, well explained tutorials for these

[@ADulare007]

great tutorial remember this video was made without a cost to you free of charge. Remember with weapons there is the freestyle form and self defence forms. They both compliment each other. freestyle moves are designed to confuse the enemy change direction so you can apply it to self defence not to traps weapons or strike but to confuse your opponent. so they cannot read the attack. Also they are beautiful techniques of body and motion making it an art form.

[@tabitharosato1156]

Omg too cool, I never see too many cool sais tricks on you tube, and I'm a huge weapons fan so I learn a lot of things from KZbin. I would really love some more videos posted of some inventive unique tricks to do with the sais!!!! They're one of my favorite weapons! :) thanks for the video

[@GabrielFord]

Hey Sam :) I'll be making some more tutorials for the Sai this Winter while traveling in Asia :) be on the look out and remember to Subscribe. Thanks!!

[@tabitharosato1156]

Yaaay thanks so much! Have fun in Asia and I deff already subscribed! :D

[@vagrantapartmentink1481]

I just had a custom set of fire sai built for me for fire performance I was looking for some flair and this is really great as a tutorial thank you

[@GabrielFord]

I'm glad this video provided some techniques to add to your fire sai!

[@cleanvuoksa]

Thank you very much. This is fresh breathe for my practice. Now i can use my weapons like nunchaku freestyler

[@amberzartman2003]

I am intermediate with sais. They are my favorite. thanks for the tips!!

[@Rox23]

As a beginner, I have absolutely no idea how to mimic that unless I see it in slow motion. The video is good for impressing people but not teaching. :/

[@GabrielFord]

Thank you for your feedback. The intention of this video was with more intermediate Sai practitioners in mind. I would recommend for beginners to view traditional forms, drills, and katas to learn the foundation prior to tricks and flair. I will have slow motion reviews in the future as I am aware of the benefits the learner will attain by seeing this display.

[@dojotv5915]

You can play all youtube videos in slow motion. Click on the gear by the bottom/right side of the screen and select speed.

[@kyledejesus9024]

Homie went full ninja I watched his nunchuck videos and found him when I searched for sais lol

[@GabrielFord]

That's good to know! I'll eventually find my way back to KZbin to make more videos. This is encouraging. I hope the videos help!

[@angrybunny7573]

Great to found this video

[@TheJofrica]

This is kinda like spinning your pencil in class. Cool stuff 👍

[@Necrocom4]

Started using these a few weeks ago using your video as a basis. I dunno why people can't see how you do it I can plainly see it and have done everything successfully because of it. Maybe not as fast and with as much dexterity but I'm guessing that will come with more practice

[@GabrielFord]

Thank you for the comment and feedback. When I make tutorials I remain aware that there are various learning styles and not everyone will benefit to how my videos are presented. So for future tutorials I will be sure to clarify and visually assist these particular barriers.

[@eirik3540]

I wonder do you practise kobudo and/or karate? or did you just pick up a pair of sai's to learn party tricks? just curious :D

[@GabrielFord]

lel thanks for the good question. I actually have a background in both. I wouldn't have been able to develop the dexterity and handling skills without first examining and learning the foundational methods that go along with this implement. Which is why I usually recommend the same knowledge to anyone else who has a curiosity for Sai and Nunchaku. Preserving the history is important. But luckily for me KZbin has quite an assortment of other Sai videos that explain these very concepts from actual combat implications, kata, and drills Which then allows me to cover a more progressive and flashier side to using Sai. It's good for parties too ;)

[@easterriot1916]

@@GabrielFord I call bullshit on the following comment. "I wouldn't have been able to develop the dexterity and handling skills without first examining and learning the foundational methods that go along with this implement" Dont try to turn this into some east asia mystical secret. Most likely a drummer could pick up your "tricks" I can spin a full wine bottle three full rotations on the palm of my hand. Why? Because I figured out the balance point and practiced. This is beyond silly.

[@tkdhammer]

Great video, is that a particular brand of Sai your using?

[@GabrielFord]

Brian Freedman Thank you. These are just a rounded pair of steel sai from Century Martial Arts Supply with the grip removed.

[@maddmann]

nice i liked it going to try a fue of them Wednesday

[@saiplayer-xz1mn]

what weight is that sai? mine seems pretty heavy

[@andrewgarratt5191]

That’s the thing….. He mentioned the aluminum “competition sai” (Complete trash!) But I’m not convinced that he’s using a full weight set. You…like I most likely have solid steel, If that’s the case than what he’s displaying CAN be done with what you have…. But it’s not gonna be nailed in a single night….more like weeks…… “Build up those hand muscles ! 😂” I’m willing to bet he has pot-metal with a thin chrome plate….not particularly “light weight” But still a good bit more light weight than solid steel or iron. I’m betting by now you have reverse spun your sai 100 times…. Look at the point that causes friction on your finger, if it’s not a different color than the rest of the sai you are dealing with something more heavy than what ol dude is demonstrating with in the video. If you see a copper or dark hue where your finger creates friction then you have what this did has…. Which comparatively speaking is lighter… “Just don’t drop them on on a very hard surface…..else the Tusme “prong” break smooth off” “I hope this hasn’t happened to you yet.”

[@CFEntertainment1]

My Sais are 19 inch, around 49cm long. is it still possible to learn more advance things with these than shorter ones?

[@GabrielFord]

Hello! Thank you for the comment. That’s a good question. Yes! You most certainly can perform this trick with shorter Sai. There might be some adjustments to your grip to compensate for some of the weight difference but achievable none the less.

[@CFEntertainment1]

@@GabrielFord Thanks I will continue to practise then. great content!

[@freddiefernandez]

Very cool

[@DarenDespot]

Thanks a lot for sharing this. it was very well explained and easy to follow the logic and the movement of the sai. I'm preparing a demonstration for my next grading, and this video was invaluable. thank you again :-) If there are any other tips, (or better yet, kata) that you can share, i will be your first viewer on those vids.

[@constra7969]

I agree if you know a sai kata and tutorial it would be great!

[@GabrielFord]

You're very much welcome! I'm happy to know it helped. And thank you so much for watching :)

[@Stamatos]

Great video but my hands are too thick to thumb spin. The sai just scrapes and bruises the boens on the back of my hand. :(

[@adapost-romkes6205]

I tried to do it and it works well only 2 of these moves.. but i have only plastic toy sais is it possible with these?

[@MrThereaper13]

Cool trick bro if you make more video like this I will give you thumb up

[@johnstarter777]

Where I can order these from?

[@GabrielFord]

Hello, thank you for your question. This particular pair is available on Century Martial Arts Supply. centurymartialarts.com/collections/sai-canes-tonfa/products/round-sai

[@johnstarter777]

@@GabrielFord thx

[@alescasa5979]

This is so badass

[@GabrielFord]

Thank you 😊

[@AlexanderRivera23]

Since im planning on getting myself a pair..will it be safe if i practice those at a park?

[@GabrielFord]

Alexander Rivera Luckily there aren’t any laws restricting Sai use in most states. As long as you’re in a safe area you should be okay.

[@jdaywork2693]

I think the small prongs coming out of the center on my rubber Sai may be too close to the center for those spins. Or I just suck lol.

[@ponnanifarook]

cool tricks good master..thanks

[@GrymmTymm1313]

got a good recommendation for a sai? I have not been able to find one with forks wide enough for my hands to spin

[@GabrielFord]

Tim Burns I enjoy using aluminum octagon Sai from Century martial arts supply. Although they are very lite they are also practical in the progression that I am not actually using them as potential weapons and rather object manipulation.

[@chappellroangeekbar]

Thank you for this! I am trying to become Chris Colfer

[@faiza_1948]

Same here 😊

[@dappershaves]

Your grip in most positions is wrong, this way you will loose or injure your fingers during sparing/combat. It also generates a lot less engery and force during strikes. Flashy but ineffective!

[@GabrielFord]

Jacques du Plessis thank you for the insightful correction. But do keep in mind that this ‘trick’ is by no means meant for any traditional application, sparring, or foundational forms, or strikes. I’ll be sure to post a disclaimer at the beginning of my next series of Sai tricks in the future for educational and development purposes. Wishing you well in all your endeavors.

[@jmvdkooij]

Gabriel. I have just started to practise the sai here in Bali where some of the guys train in Pencak Silat are using the sai as well. They call it trisula here. I am trying to learn your tricks but I need like super slow motion hehe!

[@katherinegarlock2249]

You can always slow down the video if necessary. Click on the gear by the CC tab and it will be an option.

[@GabrielFord]

Jeroen-Michiel van der Kooij You are a able to adjust the playback speed within the video options.

[@deetoxinz7252]

Tbh that flashy move you think isnt effective could be an eye candy that distracts you so your not looking at the other one. Remember these are usually dual wielded

[@manuppa]

Cool bro

[@keyboardadventures4828]

I actually started trying to learn how to use these, I have a pair but where can I buy some more? One's I have I found at a flea market lol

[@tabithabowlsby5358]

They have them on Amazon, or google can direct you to many websites that sell them

[@allopez8563]

Help please. Were to buy a good pair of sais?

[@GabrielFord]

amazon.com always has good deals!

[@germoney69]

Looks fency, but I prefer spins with the correct grip. I would not feel well grabbing the sai the way you do...

[@nickanna8857]

Never ever ever place your fingers around the yoku (the side prongs). Its a great way to loose a finger. Never take advice about the sai from someone who does this. This is the first thing any student of the weapon learns.

[@GabrielFord]

Chill, buddy. This is just a "trick". I also teach traditional Sai. In no way is this spin meant to be used in a traditional sense. It's categorized for freestyle.

[@blakereed1654]

How would you lose a finger, the sai arent edged weapons gawd

[@nickanna8857]

Gabe, sorry. I used to teach as well and its my pet peeve. Even for showing off. Blake, Wrap your fingers around the base. Have someone swing a stick at you. Block with the sai. See where the stick ends up.

[@Aurumk1]

+Nick Anna Took me a long time but I can do it fluently now. My fingers are sometimes slow though and get caught. I do a wave like motion to get my knuckle under.

[@dtester]

@@nickanna8857 Major respect to MA and practitioners but sometimes I feel they lose perspective about weapons that people never will probably use to a real fight. I would be honestly shocked if this guys gets into Sai versus Katana fight in his lifetime.

[@IdolEyes84]

Gabriel(le) :) Thank you. Can you do tricks with rubber or plastic sais?

[@senseiruss]

Nice "trick" - the problem I see with doing it this way is that when the pointed end (kisaki) comes back to your arm, it lands on the bicep and flesh, which would easily puncture your arm if done with real force or especially with a longer sai - I'm referring to :32 to :53. Generally, returning the sai to the arm that way the kisaki should land just below the arm. But this trick definitely look cool.

[@dtester]

Sai are blunt weapons to begin with. You might poke of smack your arm but I doubt it would be that big a deal.

[@senseiruss]

@@dtester It IS a big deal. They are NOT blunt - they have a point, although most are not sharpened. We practice contact drills often with sai (vs. tonfa and bo), and although not very sharp, due to their weight and the force that is used, they easily do puncture the skin when a MISTAKE is made. Even with a non-sharpened kisaki! And we all make mistakes!

[@dtester]

@@senseiruss I'd expect something as pokey as a screw driver (at most) but if it's actually close to sharp than I think that would not be very traditional. So to that I would say, don't "trick" with a "dangerous" Sai :) ...I do agree you do have to be careful and I do agree you can hurt yourself accidentally trying to do tricks like the video....I just don't think you would puncture your bicep with a Sai of normal bluntness doing his trick. Smack, poke, bruise, scratch, and maybe even break skin....but not puncture

[@senseiruss]

@@dtester You disagree. That makes two of us!

[@dtester]

@@senseiruss But if we both disagree with you doesn't that mean we agree?! :D

[@Josh_Jones]

Are your sais super light or something the ones I have are like 4-5 pounds every time I try and spin then they fly away

[@GabrielFord]

They are stainless steel with a chrome finish. Ordered from Century martial arts supply they are quite heavy.

[@sandhyaom]

Omg he seems professional

[@ninjakitty365]

I'm trying to buy sais but I don't know how long to get them. I measured my forearm and it's about 11.5 inches and I know the Tip of the sai should be a little bit longer then my forearm for defense but I don't know how long to get the sais. help please?

[@GabrielFord]

Hello! I honestly prefer longer length Sai which are typically 19'' in length. It's more than enough length to cover your forearm and will also help with many of the tricks you can learn for freestyle. The added length will make them more balanced.

[@jaxjax8637]

I see you have no grip tape on your sai do you find it works beter☺

[@GabrielFord]

Jax Jax, for the more dexterous digit spinning it helps. For this non-combative implementation it's been beneficial so far.

[@luvbites23]

I must be doing it wrong cuz everytime I try to spin with my thumb, the prong get's stuck over my hand, so it doesn't spin all the way through?

[@GabrielFord]

A few tips when doing this spin: Push with your four fingers and immediately open your hand face up. Try to keep your fingers pointed down and at an angle while your palm is as flat as can be. Hope this helps :)

[@Aurumk1]

***** Point the sai up a little when you are spinning and when the spin gets around halfway and hits your knuckle, then kind of move your knuckle under and point the sai up a little bit . It helped me a lot.

[@mattparker7024]

does it help without the wrap?

[@GabrielFord]

Hey there! Having the wraps taken off helps for finger rolls with the handle and limits overall friction.

[@emyywolf]

So the TMNT2012 show was true. Raphael really CAN spin his Sai’s

[@hermanheng4943]

mind blown so far i only learn the traditional way

[@muddog1561]

Cool looking spins, but that's not a traditional grip.

[@robertnixon6548]

Two Bears Bushcraft as soon as I seen him grab it with the finger around the middle prong I was like “shame on him”

[@bruteratel7240]

Where can I buy

[@Aurumk1]

Could you do this in slow motion please?

[@seregiattila1683]

Can you fight with these technics???

[@GabrielFord]

You can most certainly fight off boredom.

[@danieloneil3503]

Í have such difficulty spinning around my thumb.

[@rodexccs]

you have just lost your fingers there.... you know that right?

[@МихаилПотемкин-у1ж]

Все просто и понятно respect автору

[@skybudd]

Tutorial: Do it like this … Fun simple trick… Spins the thing like I pro… Me: 😧I give up

[@lastninjaitachi]

This would only work with cheapy display replicas

[@DONTHATETHEPLAYA321]

Wouldn't recommend aluminum but this class is awesome

[@connorshaw1624]

i had a go of this once an the guard stuck in my arm because it was pointy lol

[@tungoco2209]

Is your sai heavy?

[@GabrielFord]

This particular pair is made of chrome steel. They are quite heavy, yes. They were a gift but I believe they were purchased from Century Martial Arts Supply.

[@Aurumk1]

I'm lucky, my friend might be making me some titanium sais, out of half inch titanium. They made a hook for a crane and it held some ungodly amount of weight. It bent after 6000 pounds. Titanium is expensive though like 3-5 grand a sheet.

[@Lea_Zencer]

Aurumk1 you really are lucky.

[@imanhakim9288]

This is a famaous weapon in Malaysia we call it tekpi

[@iskandarzulkarnain5029]

Dimana bisa dapatkan barang ini

[@СергейСергеев-м3д9ы]

Когда японцы это увидят, сделают себе харакири😂

[@spydkiss]

ossu!

[@NextGenLessons]

cool

[@cmsacademy1673]

Cool trick, with practice no problem but totally useless to use the weapon. And I like to see him try with my pair at 5kg each

[@timothymccormick3032]

Have fun looking cool while losing your fingers bad advice unless u cosplay a turtle

[@dtester]

Sai are blunt weapons like a thin club shaped like a fork so you might bruise yourself at worse if you mess up. It's a Hollywood misconception that they are little swords that have sharp edges or points. (oh, if you mean losing fingers for holding them wrong when blocking a sword...I'm pretty sure it'll be slim that he will get into a sword fight in his lifetime)

[@emsports42]

Ninja turtles brought me here 🐢🍕

[@GabrielFord]

Full Circle! 🐢

[@tamrinrin1637]

Salam beladiri indonesia mr.

[@edwardshoenberger112]

Except for tricks you should never have your fingers on the inside like that

[@ticiankozak6034]

😮

[@crueltuber2887]

still having trouble :(

[@GabrielFord]

What are some difficulties your finding? I'd be happy to help :)

[@crueltuber2887]

ive already got it thanks anyways! :P

[@void_gaming9108]

Your not holding it correctly it might be a cool trick but in a fight it will get your fingers choped off

[@mikevisgauss2964]

A very detailed explanation of a totally useless move. This is a weapon, not a toy. Beginners- if you see someone do this, understand this is NOT how to handle a Sai. Unless someone can offer a serious explanation of the bunkai.....

[@dtester]

You're not wrong...but in today's modern age most traditional MA weapons are going to find more use as a hobby than combat. I know some people do take their MA VERY seriously...but really lighten up ;)

[@gugolbaho]

My sai's are too heavy

[@UpcomingJedi]

Not much of a trick. All you do is spin it more than once. dribbling a basketball more than once is not a trick either but i can do that.

[@Ghan2927]

But Satya Sai was n is all pervading. Check out video herekzbin.info/www/bejne/a5iUkIVpl7qMi7s

[@81munir]

The way you hold it when draw position is WRONG. you will get yourself cut against bladed opponent.. No real Sai training do you..? Dont teach other people if you yourself not trained properly, you gonna get other people cut too... This is nonsense..

[@dtester]

Do you really think he is going to get into a sword fight?

[@michelynnsalinas2378]

you need to wrap yo sai handle

[@reneeharrison758]

💕hobbling oco

[@issacmiria1632]

U look like a nerd ! But like the supper man , when he take off his glasses , he is supper man, cool!

[@joelquebec]

+Renzhi Wang haha supper man. I think you mean Super Man (1 p). Otherwise it means dinner man. Which is closer to accurate.

[@issacmiria1632]

+joelquebec lol Nice joke . And i hate my English . I am snack man yeah not snake man .

[@GabrielFord]

Renzhi Wang I'll accept both as a compliment ;) I do carry quite and appetite.

[@LuisRodriguez-oi9eb]

Movimientos d circo 👎. Enseñe movimientos d AAMM técnicas ofensivas y defensivas. 🍀🇪🇸👊💪💪

[@nicolaspagano7090]

so cool you are ultra nerd

[@theenderjack54minecraftpvz69]

Gg

[@joejeff8447]

What a fucking douche, just showing it really fast and not actually teaching anything

[@ravenroth1403]

ELEKTRA

[@dinoking6895]

U don't fucking show us properly