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Doomed
Yellow Belt
Joined: 25 May 2015
Posts: 32
Location: Florida
Styles: Kanzen Ryu
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 Posted: Sat May 30, 2015 8:08 pm Post subject: Okinawan Nunchaku |
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While I'm still (mostly) new to Karate, I'm one of those who personally thinks that learning at least one weapon form is essential. As much as a sword guy I am, though, I've fallen in love with the Nunchaku, or the Okinawan Kobudo style of it. I have no transportation, so I can't actively seek out any dojos that teach Kobudo. Having said that, I still really want to learn the style.
The only ways I'm able to learn any of the techniques are though videos online, or through books. Are there any here who could recommend either a good instructional video and/or book? Or even any training tips? It'll be much appreciated.  |
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Wastelander
KF Sensei
Joined: 18 Oct 2010
Posts: 2734
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Styles: Shorin-Ryu, Shuri-Ryu, Judo, KishimotoDi
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Doomed
Yellow Belt
Joined: 25 May 2015
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Location: Florida
Styles: Kanzen Ryu
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Those are the main videos I've been training with. Those are probably the best videos on the Nunchacku I can find. Much of the other videos I come across are either what I consider the "Kung Fu" style, or are more about teaching tricks with Nunchaku. Good videos like the ones you posted seem to be hard to find. |
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bushido_man96
KF Sensei
Joined: 31 Mar 2006
Posts: 30188
Location: Hays, KS
Styles: Taekwondo, Combat Hapkido, Aikido, GRACIE, Police Krav Maga, SPEAR
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sensei8
KF Sensei
Joined: 23 Feb 2008
Posts: 16430
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Styles: Shindokan Saitou-ryu [Shuri-te/Okinawa-te based]
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| Fumio Demura wrote books on just about all the Kobudo weapons. He has one on nunchaku that would probably give you what you are looking for. |
Yes, Fumio Demura...an excellent as well as a formidable Kubudo instructor!!
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sensei8
KF Sensei
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Posts: 16430
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Styles: Shindokan Saitou-ryu [Shuri-te/Okinawa-te based]
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Another formidable Kobudo instructor...excellent choice, as well!!
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Doomed
Yellow Belt
Joined: 25 May 2015
Posts: 32
Location: Florida
Styles: Kanzen Ryu
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Fumio Demura's name rings a bell. I'll definitely look into this. And I do enjoy Nishiuchi Sensei's videos on the subject; simple and to-the-point.
Thanks for the recommendations so far, guys! Sorry I haven't responded sooner, but I am very grateful. |
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Doomed
Yellow Belt
Joined: 25 May 2015
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Location: Florida
Styles: Kanzen Ryu
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| Don't mean to bump a dead thread, but I ordered Fumio Demura's "Nunchaku: Karate Weapon of Self-Defense", and just got it in the mail yesterday. So far, a very good and informative book. So glad I got it. |
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Montana
Pre-Black Belt
Joined: 18 Apr 2007
Posts: 883
Location: Formerly Kalispell, Montana, now Spokane, WA
Styles: Shorin Ryu Matsumura Kenpo & Kobudo
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THANK GOD somebody is teaching the use of the nunchaku CORRECTLY!!!
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bushido_man96
KF Sensei
Joined: 31 Mar 2006
Posts: 30188
Location: Hays, KS
Styles: Taekwondo, Combat Hapkido, Aikido, GRACIE, Police Krav Maga, SPEAR
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| Doomed wrote: |
| Don't mean to bump a dead thread, but I ordered Fumio Demura's "Nunchaku: Karate Weapon of Self-Defense", and just got it in the mail yesterday. So far, a very good and informative book. So glad I got it. |
I think he also has books on Sai, Bo, and Tonfa. You might check into them, too.
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