The Best Nunchaku I've ever had.

[Harkon72]

I bought some white oak, octagonal 12" cord Nuchaku from Nine Circles here in the UK. These are the best I've ever had. They look amazing and traditional, they are light and very fast. They taper and you are supplied with enough cord to have a choice of length of connection. At £8 they are amazing value. This is the brand and model I would recommend.

[sensei8]

Well, when first learning with a Nunchaku I instruct my students to get the foam type for protection. Then as they improve, I'll instruct them to get a corded octagon type for weight and grip control. After they show some marked improvement, I'll instruct them to still get the corded type but now they can try smooth types. After that, and their skill warrants it, I'll instruct them to get whatever suits their needs, but I still encourage them to stay with the corded types.

Having said all of that, I believe what you've described is an excellent choice. Have fun with them!!

[Sandra]

Sensei8 thanks for that tip, actually I was searching for a gift for my kid, for this new year. He's joined training couple of months back and was asking for a Nanchaku for some time.. I fixed on buying Nunchaku from a nearby martial arts store.

[sensei8]

Sensei8 thanks for that tip, actually I was searching for a gift for my kid, for this new year. He's joined training couple of months back and was asking for a Nanchaku for some time.. I fixed on buying Nunchaku from a nearby martial arts store.

First of all...Welcome to KF!!

Secondly, the foam Nunchaku that's shown at the site link is fine, especially for beginners. As a gift, the picture of the dragon does add some class to it, imho. Is your dad learning the Nunchaku form his instructor??

I ask this because...

I don't allow any of my student to practice with the Nunchaku unless they're being taught it. Why? Inexperience breeds improper muscle memory into said student. Students should practice, but they should only practice what it is that they've already been instructed on, and that's important if ones to excel at said Kobudo weapon.

It's not innocent play in your home per what I've just mentioned. Increase what ones been taught but don't experiment with techniques that ones not familiar with.

Have fun with any Kobudo weapon, but respect it first and foremost!!

One rung at a time!!

[Harkon72]

I concur with what sensei says, each kobudo weapon has a specific method of training; when it's good, it's very good; when it's bad it can hurt you badly.