If you are a martial arts expert or just a lover of Bruce Lee films, you may find the use of nunchucks interesting. Here's how to learn how to use them.
Steps
Step 1. Buy some nunchaku to practice
Start with rubber or sponge ones to avoid hurting yourself. You can easily buy them on the internet, on one of the many sites related to martial arts.
Step 2. Start calmly
Learning to use nunchucks takes time and patience. Start spinning them slowly simulating an 8, then try to pass them from one hand to the other. When you feel more confident, you can increase the rotation speed.
Step 3. Learn the basic techniques
Learn to do an 8 in the air, pass them under your arms, move them from right to left, and finally wrap them around your hips. It is highly recommended that you purchase a book that explains how to perform the basic nunchaku techniques correctly.
Step 4. Keep practicing and learning more advanced techniques
Over time you will also be able to come up with your own moves. Also try throwing the nunchucks into the air and catching them on the fly.
Step 5. Switch to wooden nunchakus
Now that you've mastered the advanced techniques, it's time to get serious: buy some wooden nunchaku. Slowly repeat all the techniques you have learned, then gradually increase the speed.
Advice
- Always start slowly, then speed up your movements. Starting quickly, you could get injured.
- Start by grabbing both handles with your hands and move the nunchucks around your body without letting go.
- Get used to their range before spinning them in the air.
- Be very careful not to hit other people with your nunchucks.
Warnings
- People with bone problems should give up the use of nunchaku and devote themselves to disciplines such as tai chi.
- By using nunchakus, the risk of injury is high. Train under the observation of another person.
- Remember this is a weapon, not a toy. Using them in public you could get into trouble with the law.
- In some states, the possession of nunchaku is illegal. Be well informed before buying them.
