The nunchaku is a self-defense weapon comprising two wooden pieces of varying lengths connected by either rope (initially horsehair) or a chain (originally sourced from a horse's bridle). Renowned for its impressive martial arts routines, audiences are consistently captivated by the dazzling and innovative performances with the nunchaku. In this instructional video, Sensei Fumio Demura provides guidance on proper grips, stances, swings, strikes, blocks, and introduces a basic beginner's kata. (Approximately 52 minutes.)
The nunchaku consists of two pieces of wood of various lengths that are joined together by rope (originally horse hair) or a chain (originally the 'bit' from a horse's bridle) to create a formidable weapon of self-defense. Audiences are consistently impressed with martial artists' dazzling and innovative routines using the nunchaku. In this video, Fumio Demura sensei teaches proper grips, stances, swings, strikes, blocks and a basic beginner's kata. (Approx. 52 min.)