Im at a point where I have almost realized my dream of being a knife throwing instructor; realized might be a bit much, maybe only a handful steps until that point and a book is part of it as Im a graphic designer. (last step is actually asking for money for my advice, yuck) I love my personal pitch that I can have anyone doing one of the no spin styles of throwing in 5 min from 5 ft (usually underhand).. and doing 1/4 spin throws with steak knives, spear throwing chef knives and maybe bo shuriken overhand throws in the next hr or two depending on the person... and the knives on hand so hence why i talk a lot about kitchen knives a lot.
But now Ive been teaching the same way for a while and want to hear how other ppl have taught in any style, like wise if there is something you were taught that you go back to time and time again to help your throwing plz share it.. I would love to spit out a mountain of methods i use but am really more interested how others teach and/or learn to help me be better at something i love to do.. And hopefully learn more as there is never enough. But to make an example these are some of my teaching methods:
-for a new thrower to remember to keep mind on gripping/release I say that for most all no spin throws the inside of your hand/palm should be facing the board before and during the throw and for many 1/4 spin throwing (especially with random knives) keep the backside of palm/hand facing board before and during the throw..
-and for ppl with progress problems and for those that you see a potential accident in I tell ppl that sticking a blade is the the point at first, making the blade not spin is so for the to-be accidents ill have them throw rubber training knives and the ones that stepped back too far and cant stick the knife Ill have them use a small sword or just stand closer...
-my favorite way to explain the no spin throw is to say that throwing is a bit misleading of a word and that releasing makes more sense as you want to keep a blade from spinning by letting it drag along your hand as you let go. (throwing is how most ppl view how to let go of a knife and works for circus style but a fast swinging arm motion and sudden release makes anything with two ends spin when let go) and the way i demonstrate this point is by first showing how if i turn in circles fast enough in place my arms will naturally raise from my sides with almost zero effort... then i put a knife in my hand and do the same and then just let go of it to show that a blade released isnt gonna spin until you multiple vectors are applied (and usually are) Its all about retraining your mind to ride the bike of throwing motions youve always used but to modify the release concept most ppl dont even think about...
well those are a few of my methods.. hope to hear many more as detailed or simplified as needed... thank you
sam matter
But now Ive been teaching the same way for a while and want to hear how other ppl have taught in any style, like wise if there is something you were taught that you go back to time and time again to help your throwing plz share it.. I would love to spit out a mountain of methods i use but am really more interested how others teach and/or learn to help me be better at something i love to do.. And hopefully learn more as there is never enough. But to make an example these are some of my teaching methods:
-for a new thrower to remember to keep mind on gripping/release I say that for most all no spin throws the inside of your hand/palm should be facing the board before and during the throw and for many 1/4 spin throwing (especially with random knives) keep the backside of palm/hand facing board before and during the throw..
-and for ppl with progress problems and for those that you see a potential accident in I tell ppl that sticking a blade is the the point at first, making the blade not spin is so for the to-be accidents ill have them throw rubber training knives and the ones that stepped back too far and cant stick the knife Ill have them use a small sword or just stand closer...
-my favorite way to explain the no spin throw is to say that throwing is a bit misleading of a word and that releasing makes more sense as you want to keep a blade from spinning by letting it drag along your hand as you let go. (throwing is how most ppl view how to let go of a knife and works for circus style but a fast swinging arm motion and sudden release makes anything with two ends spin when let go) and the way i demonstrate this point is by first showing how if i turn in circles fast enough in place my arms will naturally raise from my sides with almost zero effort... then i put a knife in my hand and do the same and then just let go of it to show that a blade released isnt gonna spin until you multiple vectors are applied (and usually are) Its all about retraining your mind to ride the bike of throwing motions youve always used but to modify the release concept most ppl dont even think about...
well those are a few of my methods.. hope to hear many more as detailed or simplified as needed... thank you
sam matter