As a kid growing up in the ’80s and seeing Bruce Lee dispatch several opponents with the nunchuku I became an avid practitioner. The speed, versatility, and pure power of the nunchuku had me practicing for hours. Much like riding a bike I can pick them up after not touching them for years and twirl, spin, and swing them like I was 16 years old.
How good of a weapon is the nunchuku? If it came down to it I would choose them over nothing for sure. What they are very good for is exercise, fun – and improving coordination with defense as an available option.
There are tons of instructional videos on Youtube and great books to learn the nunchuku. Just getting started? Begin with padded models and go up from there.
Keep swinging!
Rourke