How To Use Nunchaku (CORRECTLY!) — Jesse Enkamp

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WARNING: The advice and movements shown in this video are for informational and educational purposes only. Consult a health professional before engaging in any exercise or martial arts program.

#KOBUDO

[waaagh]

I have to disagree with one thing: sometimes, martial artists learn those party tricks for fun BUT STILL train and know how to use it in the correct manner. They just enjoy knowing party tricks as well :D :D :D. So you can know for sure they don't know how to use it hahaha!

[shihanUKS]

Being a vet from the early seventies, I had an instructor who made a name for himself in tournaments using those twirls and flips with a pair of transparent fiberglass nunchaku. The crowds loved it . We continued performing demos over the years using them in that fashion. But its still a weapon and we lose that sometimes especially with how movies romanticized their use. Then I saw Fumio Demura explode fruit off peoples heads and open palms, the traps and chokes, and defense against other weapons using the application described here. It just increased my respect for the weapon.

[briansydnor]

The way I typically explain it to students is: the further up the handle you go, you gain more control and dexterity over the weapon, but you lose power. And you can really feel it, especially with the traditional model used for your demo. That design is practically unusable if held from anywhere but the ends.

It's also worth mentioning, for safety's sake, that the invention of the ball-bearing "swivel-cap" design (illegal for outdoor use, where I live...) made the nunchaku fairly hazardous no matter where one holds the stick. As for the flashy stuff, don't knock it 'till you've tried it haha. If you're going to spend a lifetime with this famous weapon, there are worse ways to pass the time.

Looking forward to the next video! Perhaps one on traditional nunchaku sparring...?

[AndoMierzwa]

Love this video! Thanks for keeping it real, Sensei! :)

[mrbrenno]

Finally some real instruction. I have been a practitioner for over 20 years now and this has been one of the best instructional videos. Movies have a lot to answer for when portraying this weapon.

[kushalreddy]

Absolutely right there is lot of difference between the fancy and traditional nunchuku

[paulordeman]

Oh wow. I've finally found a video of somebody who actually knows how to use a Nunchaku as a weapon! Thank you for this video Lol. I drop my nunchaku when I try doing those fancy party tricks as well.

[fabioromagnoli]

This is exactly the example that I make to all the people that say to me “so you can do all those strange moves with the weapons!!”. It’s like to tell to an NBA player if he can make all the acrobatsies of Globetrotters.
Nice video!!

[joshuadow]

Currently a blue belt going onto purple (hopefully) in karate and wanting to start kobudo, this series has really helped me grasp the basics!

[MrFacundo]

Excellent video Jesse!! Nunchaku is my favorite weapon!🥋👏👍

[lonnielewek]

I can do fancy crap but training with the WEAPON and focusing on function, swinging and most importantly hitting made me adapt to hold it lower where you hold it or 1-2 inches higher unintentionally as I practice. Your technique of striking literally wowed me. Your hip catch is impressive. Much tighter than my by the side catch/handoff. I like using philipino tech with it cause I have background. Best vid on nunchaku I've seen on YouTube. Seriously.
If you don't keep in mind the original spirit of the weapon in mind in practice it is a toy then. Gotta keep it real if your gonna represent. Thank you sir!

[Jay_Rule]

Thank you so much for your honesty on how to properly use the nunchaku. I think pride gets the best of us when we want to learn all of the "impressive" transition techniques that looks cool like in the movies.

[melisslacour]

This is so great! I've never trained with nunchaku and have always wondered how they should be really used. Would love more videos like this for the other kobudo weapons as well!

[JasonRainwater]

They taught us the same thing at my dojo! Always hold at the end to generate power, and swing with arms extended for reach. Love training with this weapon! Great video! Thanks for sharing! 🥋

[Gojiraking]

Wow. It’s rare to see someone teaching real nunchaku on YouTube. I’m used to frauds like that Jake Mace Tai Chi guy. Thanks for the lesson!

[ksdthehammer]

Chucks are silent weapons until you hit yourself on the elbow If you shorten the string to about an inch long you get that nut cracker affect if you get a hold of someone’s arm & chucks are skinny on top & get fatter down near the bottom if you hold it center or a little Below center & someone grabs it the chucks gets fatter in your hand giving you a better grip great Instructional video

[sukotsutoCSSR]

If you come here after watching Shadiversity's video, welcome. Prepare to see how it's done

[bhison]

Flying solo during COVID and decided to learn the nunchaku. IMO this video gives more bang for buck on how to use them than any other I've seen. You have another fan Mr Enkamp! Thank you!

[eddawson]

I literally have one video uploaded on YT and I'm doing everything you're describing not to do. So humbling, thank you Jesse.

[raymondregan]

Finally a Real Karate Teacher👍 has NO fluff no fancy spinning stuff & executes techniques 100% correct you are very fluid & relaxed = power & speed excellent demo & verbalization skills Party tricks don't win fights Discipline hard work Martial knowledge dose! I trained for 30+ years in several disciplines & Extrapolated my knowledge to include Martial science & luckily had teachers in traditional healing & rare advanced arts from top Instructors whom only (as do I) train those Not inclined to start fights to self-test/bully others & got to train with a close friend of Brandon Lee that visited NZ several years ago he said Brandon was a cool guy to hang round town with when not training but missed Brandon's funeral as was training in China Cheers💖