Sai - Anatomy (Parts of)

This section details the different parts of the Kobudo Sai.

• Monouchi - is the central shaft/prong of the sai, typically round or octagonal
• Saki - is the tip / conical point of the sai
• Yoku - are the shorter side prongs of the sai
• Tsume - are the curved tips of the side prongs
• Tsuka - is the handle of the sai which is typically wrapped
• Tsukagashira - is the butt end of the handle

For more on the Sai please refer back to the Sai techniques page.