KUGB_Chris1985 Posted June 20, 2001 Posted June 20, 2001 I've just got some Nunchaku and I've been searching the net for hours trying to find some informative Nunchaku sites and found none. I know a few moves but if anyone knows of some decent nunchaku sites please, please tell me them Any advise is appritiated. Cheers. "In combat know the enemys rhythm, use a rhythm he cannot anticipate, upset his rhythm, and win." Miyamoto Musashi (1584-1645)Oss!Chris Pullan.1st Dan Shotokan Karate. (KUGB)
Patrick Posted June 20, 2001 Posted June 20, 2001 The only thing I know is that Michaelangelo from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, used them. lol Patrick O'Keefe - KarateForums.com AdministratorHave a suggestion or a bit of feedback relating to KarateForums.com? Please contact me!KarateForums.com Articles - KarateForums.com Awards - Member of the Month - User Guidelines
jdoub Posted June 20, 2001 Posted June 20, 2001 Chris-san, Go to Amazon.com and take a search for the book "Nunchaku: Karate Weapon of Self-Defense with Video" by Fumio Demura-shihan. The book and video combination are priced as: List Price: US$35.95 Amazon Price: US$28.76 You Save: US$7.19 (20%) Demura-shihan is a Shito-Ryu practitioner if it matters. Good luck. John John E. Doub, Jr.Heiwa-Ryu Martial Arts Academyhttp://www.heiwa-ryu.orgmailto:jdjr@heiwa-ryu.org
Patrick Posted June 21, 2001 Posted June 21, 2001 This gives me an idea... $$$... more on that later. Thanks jdoub. Patrick O'Keefe - KarateForums.com AdministratorHave a suggestion or a bit of feedback relating to KarateForums.com? Please contact me!KarateForums.com Articles - KarateForums.com Awards - Member of the Month - User Guidelines
Tobias_Reece Posted June 21, 2001 Posted June 21, 2001 Nunchaku eh? Now thats something I know. The guy was right, Fumio Demura produces great books, but for videos, and man called Mikio Nishiuchi is the guy. Before you start the nunchaku you need to figure out one thing - which style? I practice the nunchaku as part of the Okinawan Kobudo syllabus, but Fumio Demura practices the Japanese style. The moves are the same, but as far as I know the three katas taught in Okinawan kobudo are not taught bu Demura. Thats all I know, as I've been doing nunchaku for about 2years now, and I will be going for my next grade in Okinawan KObudo soon. C ya "You Are Never Given A Dream Without Also Being Given The Power To Make It True. You May Have To Work For It, However"Principal Kobudo Instructor & OwnerWest Yorkshire Kobudo Academy2nd Kyu (Matayoshi Okinawan Kobudo, IOKA UK)
thaiboxerken Posted June 23, 2001 Posted June 23, 2001 The Filipinno Martial arts has some great nunchaku techniques. In fact, Dan Inosanto taught Bruce Lee the nunchaku from the Kali system. It's really cool, see if you can find a qualified Kali instructor and ask if he's any good with the nunchaku. Chances are, you'll get a greater in-depth knowledge of all the ways to use nunchaku not just for striking, but for chokes, locks and grappling as well. Just kick 'em, they'll understand.- Me Apprentice Instructor under Guro Inosanto in Jun Fan Gung Fu and Filipinno Martial arts.Certified Instructor of Frank Cucci's Linxx system of martial arts.
Patrick Posted June 23, 2001 Posted June 23, 2001 Welcome Thai. Patrick O'Keefe - KarateForums.com AdministratorHave a suggestion or a bit of feedback relating to KarateForums.com? Please contact me!KarateForums.com Articles - KarateForums.com Awards - Member of the Month - User Guidelines
Angus Posted June 23, 2001 Posted June 23, 2001 Although i like the nunchaku i would not futher my knowledge in them... they are impracticle for use on the street... i tend to prefer learning street defense with the jo or bo (varying stick sizes) as that would be more helpful.... Angus. Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear, not absence of fear.
Karateka Posted June 23, 2001 Posted June 23, 2001 I may have the priviledge of training with Demura sensei, this summer. I hope to enjoy it. "Never hit a man while he's down; kick him, its easier"Sensei Ron Bagley (My Sensei)
Taesujutsudrw Posted July 3, 2001 Posted July 3, 2001 Angus, Please, don't fient. But I agree with you..Nunchaku has not practical use. Peace, Tae Kyoshi Deborah R. Williams 7th DanFounder/Senoir Instructor Tae Su JutsuBoard member International Martial arts Association. "Before destruction one's heart is haughty, but humility goes before honor."Proverbs 18:12
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