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Childhood Memories Revisited
When I was a kid, one of my favorite movies was “American Ninja.” The movie is about a boy who was adopted by a Filipino man and shown the way of the Ninja. One of the weapons that the titular hero had was throwing stars to battle the enemies with ninja swords and daggers. “American Ninja” inspired me to take up martial arts and now I teach a self defense class for women and children at a local community center in my town. Whenever I speak to my students about my inspiration, I always go back to that movie.
Earlier this week, they presented me with a thank you plaque with the movie poster framed and throwing stars in a glass case. It was a very sweet gesture and I can’t help but think that a dream of mine – to be a skilled martial artist and someone who helps people for a living – was spawned by a movie.
Origins and Proper Use of the Throwing Star
The throwing star was popularized in the Japanese feudal era as a choice weapon of assassins known to most people as “ninjas”. In Japanese, throwing stars are called shuriken, pronounced “Shoe-Ree-Ken”. These ranged weapons were utilized to inflict wounds and for discreet kills from a short distance. Most people think that shuriken are thrown much like a baseball, but in actual practice, a stack of shuriken was placed in the palm of the hand, and the stars then slid off the palm by the opposite hand, sending them slicing at a sideways angle through the air.
In Japan, the art of the ninja is still practiced in various locations throughout the country, though it is not used for assassinations as it once was in feudal Japan. And you can even find authentic stainless steel throwing stars from online retailers.
How About Trying Martial Arts Throwing Stars
If you may have become interested in throwing knives lately, and happen to have
a throwing target, how about seeing how you can do with throwing stars. Mastering the art of throwing stars can be a fulfilling experience.
Martial Arts throwing stars are available with a different number of tips to the star. They are usually made of stainless steel, and come with a small carrying case.
Ideas For Someone’s Collection… Ninja Weapons For Sale
The famous Ninja warriors were well known for their stealth as well as their mastery of numerous weapons. Some of their weapons of choice included knives, swords, throwing weapons and more.
In order to add to someone’s collection, you might want to look into Ninja weapons for sale. They have some great sword and throwing stars to choose from to add to any collection.
Looking For Good Ninja Weapons For Sale?
The Ninja were a highly trained military force that served the clan leaders and warlords in Japan. They were 
professional soldiers or mercenaries who were employed by whoever hired them for the best pay. They were willing to perform less than honorable things.
They were stealthy and had a vast array of weapons that were used as the occasion arrived. One of the Ninja weapons for sale includes a sword less than 40 inches of stainless steel with a black nylon, cord-wrapped handle. The sneaky part of this weapon is that it also conceals four 8 inch daggers.
Some Info On Martial Arts Throwing Stars
One of the many weapons used by the Samurai was the throwing star, also known as Shurikan (which means “sword hidden in the hand”). Most of the time the throwing stars were flat circular disks, with a number of razor-sharp points and blades.
The martial arts throwing stars were not the primary weapon for the Samurai, but it was easy to carry and conceal, and it had a distinct advantage for being able to use at a distance. They were a very quiet and effective weapon when needed.
Weapons Of The Ninja
The Ninja had a variety of weapons at their disposal. They can include everything from throwing knives and stars, to nun chucks and to a full three blade sword sets.
Because the Ninja had so many weapons that were made famous through history and the movies, it is not surprising that they have become collectors items. It is not difficult to become interested in wanting to collect some of these ninja weapons for sale.
The Ninja And Their Weapons
The Ninja are known for their skills in sabotage, espionage, warfare and assassinations. They had the physical skill and numerous deadly weapons to become very effective and successful.
In addition to the swords, knives, and several other types of weapons, the Ninja also used stainless throwing stars. Usually they were used from short distances to stun the enemy. The stars had varying number of points to it, and are a nice collector’s item.
A Little About The Ninja Katana Sword
The Katana sword was a favorite weapon of the Ninjas. It usually has a wrapped handle, a slight curve of the blade, and a hand guard. Some of them were rather short, but other styles included longer versions.
A carbon steel Ninja Katana sword blade assures you of a sharp blade and can also be full tang for added strength. A Katana sword will be a welcome addition to any collection
The Ninja Martial Arts Throwing Stars
The ninja had many different weapons at their disposal, everything from knives and swords to other types of specialist weapons. Whatever weapons they used, they were usually effective.
One of the unique weapons, used in combat, was the martial arts throwing stars. These throwing stars contain multiple sharp points and edges, but are usually not deadly. They can cause serious damage during the battle.