How to Learn to Use Nunchaku by Yourself
Buy a practice pair of nunchucks., Go to a empty room and wear comfortable clothing., Start off slow., Learn some basic moves., Learn strikes., Continue on to learn more complex moves, or invent a few., Progress on to wood.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Buy a practice pair of nunchucks.
That means a foam handle, with either cord or a chain to join them together.
Internet martial arts sites will almost definitely have pairs available.
It is always better to accidentally hit yourself with foam than wood or metal.
A Nunchaku is a weapon, so you should look up where you are allowed to carry it.
Also, price the durability and cheapness of the weapon. -
Step 2: Go to a empty room and wear comfortable clothing.
Go to a place that does not have a lot of things to break., Twirl them around slowly until you get the feel of them, then practice passing from hand to hand and doing figure of 8's.
When you get confident, you can always speed up. , Learn to do the figure of 8, passing it underarm, striking left and right and to stop it by wrapping it around your waist.
When you learn these simple moves, you will be set up to do progressively trickier stuff.
Alternatively,purchase a book on nunchaku basics.
Martial artists have used these for hundreds of years.
Use their expertise. , Take the weapon and strike it against objects in proper manners, i.e. strike the head area and other pressure points that would protect you in a fight.
Always use protective gear or a mannequin.
Take the weapon and put it under your arm.
Then take the end your holding and flip it out toward a target.
This is just one way.
You can use the strokes to strike people as well. , By the time you get to the advanced techniques in the back of the books, you should be able to combine a few moves and invent your own.
You can even learn to throw it up and catch it! , As light and quick as foam is, you're now ready for the big challenge. the difference between the wood and foam chunks is weight.
Start off slow again and get used to the increased weight.
Practice all the techniques you've learned slowly.
When you're ready, speed them up again! -
Step 3: Start off slow.
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Step 4: Learn some basic moves.
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Step 5: Learn strikes.
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Step 6: Continue on to learn more complex moves
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Step 7: or invent a few.
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Step 8: Progress on to wood.
Detailed Guide
That means a foam handle, with either cord or a chain to join them together.
Internet martial arts sites will almost definitely have pairs available.
It is always better to accidentally hit yourself with foam than wood or metal.
A Nunchaku is a weapon, so you should look up where you are allowed to carry it.
Also, price the durability and cheapness of the weapon.
Go to a place that does not have a lot of things to break., Twirl them around slowly until you get the feel of them, then practice passing from hand to hand and doing figure of 8's.
When you get confident, you can always speed up. , Learn to do the figure of 8, passing it underarm, striking left and right and to stop it by wrapping it around your waist.
When you learn these simple moves, you will be set up to do progressively trickier stuff.
Alternatively,purchase a book on nunchaku basics.
Martial artists have used these for hundreds of years.
Use their expertise. , Take the weapon and strike it against objects in proper manners, i.e. strike the head area and other pressure points that would protect you in a fight.
Always use protective gear or a mannequin.
Take the weapon and put it under your arm.
Then take the end your holding and flip it out toward a target.
This is just one way.
You can use the strokes to strike people as well. , By the time you get to the advanced techniques in the back of the books, you should be able to combine a few moves and invent your own.
You can even learn to throw it up and catch it! , As light and quick as foam is, you're now ready for the big challenge. the difference between the wood and foam chunks is weight.
Start off slow again and get used to the increased weight.
Practice all the techniques you've learned slowly.
When you're ready, speed them up again!
About the Author
Alice Ross
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