BarbedTerror Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 How practical are the nunchaku? Do you believe they are worth learning? Pain is weakness leaving the body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tallgeese Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 Personally, I'm not that concerned with them. If you've in a spot where you can pick and choose what you spend time with, these would be really down on my list. I've had a set in my hands training a VERY minimal amount during my time in the arts. And then I was using them under the tutelage of an instructor who used them as force multipliers in joint manipulation situations rather than in a ballistic manner. If you're looking at practical weapons think knife, gun, club. All are much more common and practical than traditional weapons. Bear in mind, this list is mainly (and by that I mean totally ) concerned with sd. If you just want to train them for traditional purposes or just because you think they are a neat weapon, then by all means, train them. Both of these are perfectly legitimate reasons to learn a weapon. Just don't pick them up out of a desire to learn a sd weapon. http://alphajiujitsu.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJhRVuwbm__LwXPvFMReMww Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yamesu Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 I cannot help but agree with Tallgeese.However, nunchaku can be a fun weapon to use, and do wonders for two handed coordination.I am all for arnis/escrima. Nothing beats being able to whoop a kinfe-wielding-someone with a rolled up newspaper. "We did not inherit this earth from our parents. We are borrowing it from our children." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterPain Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 I'd rather have a claw hammer. My fists bleed death. -Akuma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyB Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 I have a pair of heavy wooden nunchakus and did some minimal practice with them and I can confirm they can be quite damaging if used in assault/sd situations.I would choose these over any knife or stick.It depends on the type of nunchakus really. Most of the ones sold in martial art shops are for practice, shows and exhibitions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harlan Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Considering they are illegal here to transport, or use, they are relegated to minimal training. A basic on the way to learning more 'flexible' weapons. Leaves fall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkr02 Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 In my Iaido class, we use them sometimes as a warm-up aid. They will really work out the grip and forearms, and are fun to do drills with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vantheman Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Practical? Not Exactly. The closest thing you would find out in the world is probably a jumprope, which would be better used as a suruchin. However, a prisoner was able to use them effectively... http://newsfeed.time.com/2011/09/21/inmate-escapes-st-louis-jail-using-makeshift-nunchucks/Anyways, if you are looking for a practical weapon, I would suggest (as others have above)-Club (Rattan Sticks, Bo/Staff, Jo, Hanbo, or Cane)-Knife-Gun-Pepper spray-Tactical Flashlight -Whatever those pointy metal keychain things are called-Tactical Baton (although it is illegal in some places)-TaserAre they worth learning? Well, it depends. If they have any significance to you, your dojo, or your art, than sure. Van Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harkon72 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 I am a fan of the Nunchaku. It is my training weapon of choice. Traditional Octagonal, cord tied ones are the best for me in oak. The edges of the octagon can perform horrific injuries in trained hands. The nunchaku gives great co-ordination and space awareness. Mind, it is a mid-distance weapon, you need some space to use it effectively. Close in I prefer the Tanto or Kubotan. Look to the far mountain and see all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shinka Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 they were mostly used as a defense weapon.... anyway Knowing others is intelligence, knowing yourself is true wisdom. Mastering others is strength, mastering yourself is true power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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