stop dissin teh nunchaku

[harleyt26]

I probably offended Spin on another thread when I said some things about the nunchaku not being the best weapon for street use.I stand behind what I said.I train hard with many weapons and we do armor up and practice kumite with them,it is my experience that the nunchaku is the hardest weapon to not have taken from you.But I would be glad to put my authentic nunchaku training against his flashy techniques any time,and I dissagree that you need a balance of flash,that could get you very hurt in a fight or combat situation.First you need to understand that kobudo translates to :art of war: not self defense,big differense.In a war situation I do not want flash I only have room in my arsenal for what works,leave the pretty stuff home for the kids to play with their toys.Mine are weapons and I train them like weapons.No offense intended but some people need to know the differense between weapons and toys.There are no foam weapons in my dojo but there is protective gear you can wear to help cushion the blows.

[Spin]

I probably offended Spin on another thread when I said some things about the nunchaku not being the best weapon for street use.

No offense taken, I know little about realistic weapon training, so Im guessing you know best.

[Shorinryu Sensei]

I don't know about the laws in the UK, but in the USA, if you're going to pull out a pair of nunchaku or carry them for protection, you might as well carry a pistol instead. The police and courts view them much the same, and a pistol is far deadlier.

[Drunken Monkey]

.....they're not very legal here either.

 

basically, they kinda fall under the same catogory of 'offensive weapon' (although recently guns and knives have their own laws).

 

but my experience is that the police aren't that unforgiving.

 

y'know, there is a difference between a schoolkid with a pair tucked inside his jacket

 

and

 

the rough looking guy on his way to training with them on the back seat.

 

and unless you are a fool, they will just let you know that they should be securely carried in a case of some sort.

 

oops.

 

well, in the uk, you're slightly better off with a pair of nunchaku....... only slightly.

[Shorinryu Sensei]

Some states, I think New York and California, they are totally illegal outside of a dojo, while others, like Montana, it's perfectly legal to own them. Heck, we can carry a unconcealed gun on our hips just about anywhere and it's legal. Getting a concealed gun permit is real easy also.

 

I know the cops will take nunchaku away from kids if they see them swinging them around on the street, but I've used them in my class while teaching in a city park, and they never said anything to me about it. I believe that all (most?) states don't allow them concealed on your person

[battousai16]

i know here in WI nunchaku are frowned upon, but generally ok. it's preffered they be in a special carrying case. it's far easier to get away with a knife, actually.

[smktkd]

im in a "bug-everyone" mood, so.... dis dis dis dis dis dis dis flashy-pointless-weapon, dis dis dis..... lol, sorry, off to bed now! lol

[Rotten Head Fok]

Spin, I say keep on with your flashy practice and learn more about practical applications. Have fun and work hard, you'll be happier when you understand even more about Nunchaku.

[Spin]

Spin, I say keep on with your flashy practice and learn more about practical applications. Have fun and work hard, you'll be happier when you understand even more about Nunchaku.

 

Thats the plan