What are the advantages of nunchucks?

The nunchaku is most widely used in martial arts such as Okinawan kobudō and karate. Its intended use is as a training weapon, since it allows the development of quicker hand movements and improves posture.

What type of nunchucks are better?

If you are choosing wooden nunchaku, look for wood grain in a diagonal direction, which provides greater grip. Foam-padded nunchaku are ideal for beginners and for training. The foam padding offers cushion for your comfort while learning how to use them.

Are nunchucks a bad weapon?

Obviously if you’ve never used them before you’re more likely to hurt yourself than your attacker, however if you learn a few basic strikes and blocks and practise them regularly the nunchaku become a very fast, versatile and dangerous weapon. The long reach of them allows you to easily outrange a knife user.

How were nunchucks used for farming?

Kobudo weaponry were farming tools that farmers converted into things they could use to defend themselves. Another belief is that the nunchaku was from the wooden clapper called hyoshiki. Ideally, the pieces of wood should be long enough to protect the forearm when the nunchucks are held high at the top of the shaft.

What is the length of nunchaku?

The average length of a nunchaku is 12 inches (for one of the sticks), but they can vary from eight to 14 inches depending on the intended use and materials. To test which size is best for your body, hold the nunchaku firmly at the end closest to the connecting chain or rope.

What’s the best wood for nunchaku?

A more durable wood like hickory or red oak would be much better in a striking application as compared to a prized cocobolo piece. For our handmade nunchaku we have found that the hickory and hard maple provide the most durability for contact.

Are nunchucks actually a good weapon?

Those who believe firmly in the power of nunchucks argue that they’re a formidable and adaptable weapon in the right hands- a very true statement. The other side, however, points out that that’s something you could arguably say about any kind of weapon. Even a pencil in the right hands can be extremely deadly.

Were nunchucks good weapons?

Are nunchucks or ropes better for chains?

The chain linked nunchaku swing and feel very differently as compared to the rope tied nunchaku, but the basic rule is that you need more chain than rope for the same swinging feel. Rope is better for your kada and form work as it is best with joint locks and using the nunchaku leverage to inflict holds and breaks.