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The yawara is a japanese Weapon used in many martial arts, such as aikido and yawara-jitsu.It can be a very useful wepon, if used correctly.
In this instructable I'll show you how to make a simple Yawara stick, with simple tools and with almost no woodworking skills.
This is my first instructables, so any constructive criticism will be welcomed =D.
Notes:
Don�t go hitting any one that you see with it.=P
In this instructable I'll show you how to make a simple Yawara stick, with simple tools and with almost no woodworking skills.
This is my first instructables, so any constructive criticism will be welcomed =D.
Notes:
Don�t go hitting any one that you see with it.=P
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Signing UpStep 1A bit of history
The Yawara Stick designed by Frank Matsuyama was easier to use than the night stick issued to police at the time. It was also easily concealable, making it popular with plain clothes officers as well. Most police officers in the late 1940's and early 1950's were ex-service men with at least basic knowledge of hand-to-hand combat, many were experts in jujitsu, judo, or boxing. The Yawara Stick was recognized by these street savvy cops as the officers best friend next to his service weapon.
The Yawara Stick was developed from the Tanto jitsu or knife fighting techniques contained within Yawara jitsu, specifically, the technique of using the knife still sheathed. The Tanto's wooden sheath was prone to swelling when moistened by rain or perspiration, sometimes making it impossible to draw. Also the samurai needed a less lethal weapon to deal with situations which didn't warrant a throat cutting, such as capturing a prisoner. Because of these and other considerations, various methods of combat were devised, usually with the samurai using the same grip and stances shown in the manual.
The kutbotan was inspired in the yawara stick and it can be used as a keychain.
Source: http://yawara.com/YawaraStick.html
The Yawara Stick was developed from the Tanto jitsu or knife fighting techniques contained within Yawara jitsu, specifically, the technique of using the knife still sheathed. The Tanto's wooden sheath was prone to swelling when moistened by rain or perspiration, sometimes making it impossible to draw. Also the samurai needed a less lethal weapon to deal with situations which didn't warrant a throat cutting, such as capturing a prisoner. Because of these and other considerations, various methods of combat were devised, usually with the samurai using the same grip and stances shown in the manual.
The kutbotan was inspired in the yawara stick and it can be used as a keychain.
Source: http://yawara.com/YawaraStick.html
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Oct 31, 2010. 1:43 PMepicawesomeeli
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how do you use it? do you hammer fist with it?
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Jun 4, 2009. 4:11 AManser849312
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pls. tell us how thick (diameter) the finished rod is?
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May 8, 2009. 7:40 PMBongmaster
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just a note ;) u might want to check some spelling ;) like Japanese and conceal :) otherwise nice ible. also a disclaimer might help :D summin like "dont go beating people up with this" :P
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May 9, 2009. 10:09 AMguiks (author)
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Thanks for the advise! I´m Brazilian, so sometimes, when I don´t pay much attention when i'm writing, i end up making some mistakes.
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May 9, 2009. 4:15 AMCamisado
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Cool. I like the aluminum kubotans and the Okinawan tekkos better though.
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May 8, 2009. 9:09 PMhg341
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cool i have always seen there but never known what they were called oh and your look cool nice job i think the hardest part will be to make it round
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