Quantity:

More Buying Choices

27 used & new from �3.77

Have one to sell? Sell yours here

See 1 customer image

Share your own customer images

Search inside this book

Sai: Karate Weapon of Self-Defense (Literary Links to the Orient) (Paperback)

by Fumio Demura (Author) "The sai is made of chrome-plated steel and weighs one pound, 10 ounces ..." (more)

5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

RRP:	�10.99
Price:	�6.53 & this item Delivered FREE in the UK with Super Saver Delivery. See details and conditions
You Save:	�4.46 (41%)
	o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o

In stock.
Dispatched from and sold by Amazon.co.uk. Gift-wrap available.

Only 3 left in stock--order soon (more on the way).

15 new from �3.77 12 used from �3.98

Other Editions:	RRP:	Our Price:	Other Offers:
Paperback			3 used & new from �5.99

Frequently Bought Together

Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought

Bo: Karate Weapon of Self-Defense

by Fumio Demura

4.2 out of 5 stars (4) �7.74

Tonfa: Karate Weapon of Self-Defense

by Fumio Demura

�10.15

Nunchaku: Karate Weapon of Self-Defense

by Fumio Demura

3.6 out of 5 stars (9) �4.78

Advanced Nunchaku

by Fumio Demura

3.8 out of 5 stars (5) �13.05

Stick Fighting: Techniques of Self-Defense

by Masaaki Hatsumi

4.7 out of 5 stars (17) �6.89

› Explore similar items

Product details

Paperback: 160 pages
Publisher: Black Belt Communications (1 Aug 1974)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0897500105
ISBN-13: 978-0897500104
Product Dimensions: 22.7 x 15.4 x 0.9 cm

Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 283,265 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)
Popular in this category:
#52 in Books > Health, Family & Lifestyle > Fitness & Exercise > Martial Arts > Karate

Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?

Customers Viewing This Page May Be Interested in These Sponsored Links

(What is this?)

Karate Weapons opens new browser window

www.blitzsport.com/karate-equipment - Buy Top Quality Karate Equipment At The Lowest Prices In The UK

Women & Mens Self Defence opens new browser window

www.PremierSelf-Defence.co.uk - Easy to learn self defence training for men, women & kids in London

Teach Self-Defense opens new browser window

www.FamilySafetyInstitute.com - Make a difference as a Self-Defense Trainer. Excellent income potential

Product Description

The basics of sai anatomy, history, and technique are presented in this critically acclaimed vintage text that demonstrates a variety of warm-up, gripping, handling, flipping, striking, blocking, and sparring techniques - as well as footwork, stances, and combinations - through detailed photographic sequences and illustrations. The author's clear and concise explanations foster an understanding of the weapon as an extension of the body, making this a perfect book for the new martial artist or for the veteran seeking to expand his or her repertoire.

Inside This Book (Learn More)

First Sentence
The sai is made of chrome-plated steel and weighs one pound, 10 ounces. Read the first page

Explore More
Concordance

Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Back Cover

Suggested Tags from Similar Products

(What's this?)

Be the first one to add a relevant tag (keyword that's strongly related to this product)

sai

okinawan karate

kobudo

karate

What Do Customers Ultimately Buy After Viewing This Item?

	80% buy the item featured on this page: Sai: Karate Weapon of Self-Defense (Literary Links to the Orient) 5.0 out of 5 stars (5) �6.53
	9% buy Bo: Karate Weapon of Self-Defense 4.2 out of 5 stars (4) �7.74
	5% buy Kobudo-bo-jutsu: Technique, Training, Tactics �12.95
	4% buy Stick Fighting: Techniques of Self-Defense 4.7 out of 5 stars (17) �6.89

Explore similar items

Customer Reviews

5 Reviews

5 star:		(5)
4 star:		(0)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(0)

Average Customer Review

5.0 out of 5 stars (5 customer reviews)

Share your thoughts with other customers:

Create your own review

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE BEST SAI BOOK AVAILABLE, 11 Dec 2001

By A Customer

This book is an essential title for any kobudo library. While the sai tends to be one of the more neglected weapons of karate, the content of this book is of extremely high quality, containing info on the history and maintenance of the sai as well as basics, combination and sparring techniques. Initial skills are easily picked up with clear photography companied by a simple commentary, while still providing enough material to keep challenging the learner for years.Demura's instruction makes the sai highly accessible for any experinced karateka; it is a pity that there are no other books of such high quality in publication.

Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent beginners' guide, 1 Dec 2003

By	Richard Marsh "Midnight" (UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book starts at the beginning and teaches you all of the basics you will need to use sai effectively. Although a little reliant on formal stances and moves � la karate, combined with your own original ideas and training this book can be a powerful step towards mastering karate's neglected weapon.

Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The most comprehensive sai book available, 22 Aug 1999

By A Customer

This is an excellent book for those who are just starting their training with the sai. It offers everything from the history of the weapon to its application in combat. The book is easy to follow, including good quality photographs of Fumio Demura. It would have been nice to see full katas, but the basic routines are certainly suitable for beginners. In short, whether you want a book to support sai training in a school, or you simply want to learn the basics on your own, this is the book to choose

Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)

Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review

› See all 5 customer reviews...

Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a brilliant book
As a beginner i found this book to be really helpful everything is explaned really well the pics are also good and go with the explanation better than any other book ive read,... Read more

Published on 12 May 2001 by blackseifer

5.0 out of 5 stars Very well written book
Sai, karate weapon of self defence is a very well setup book with many images with about 8 for just flipping the sai, with many different attacks and defences for attackers with... Read more

Published on 17 May 1998

› See all 5 customer reviews...

.jsOffDisplayBlock { display: block; } .jsOffDisplayInline { display: inline; } .jsOffVisibility { visibility: visible; } .jsOnDisplayBlock { display: none; } .jsOnDisplayNoneBlock { display: block; } .jsOnDisplayNoneInline { display: inline; } .jsOnDisplayInline { display: none; } .jsOnVisibility { visibility: hidden; } .jqOnDisplayBlock { display: none; } .jqOnDisplayInline { display: none; } .jqOnVisibility { visibility: hidden; } .jqOnDisplayNoneBlock { display: block; } .jqOnDisplayNoneInline { display: inline; }