The Nunchaku
The nunchaku, a Kobudo weapon, was used by farmers to beat rice.
The nunchaku is made of two sticks, usually some form of hard wood, and is connected with a rope or a chain. The sticks are normally as long as the forearm but this is dictated by personal preference.
Techniques:
Blocks:
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High |
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Middle |
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Low |
Strikes:
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Forward |
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Diagonal |
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Reverse |
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Overhead |
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Figure 8 |
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Forward Spin |
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Outside Spin |
Passes:
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Around Neck |
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Across Back |
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Around Waist |
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Around Hand |
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Around Leg |