Wooden practice version of the Yari Spear in .
This Yari is the wooden practice version of the Japanese spear, the fabled samurai weapon of ancient times. Its use influenced bayonet techniques taught by O-sensei Morihei Ueshiba prior to WWII and later, the development of Aikido staff kata.
Above, the pyramidal shaped point of the Kingfisher wooden practice Yari is flared at the base. This allows the user to feel the transition area without looking and quickly adjust hand positions.
The Yari has a shaft diameter of 1 1/8" with a dome shaped haft end - this is the same as our grade L7 staffs and allows for a sword grip at the base of the yari as well as thrusting strikes and defensive moves with the shaft. However, optional carbide tip on the base end is available as shown. Also check out the , which is also available with the Yari.
