Description
Explores nunchaku's complex relationship with karate, and explains how to care for the weapon. This book features the fluid striking, blocking, twisting, and pinching techniques of this simple but versatile weapon.
Library's review
Fumio Demura, 5th-degree black belt, presents a complete introduction to the ancient art of the nunchaku-the first of its kind. Over 500 illustrations and detailed explanations take you from basic nunchaku stances and grips to advanced strikes, counters and applied self-defense
Preface
About the author
Dedication
History of the nunchaku
Anatomy of the nunchaku
Care of the nunchaku
Types of nunchaku
How to grip the nunchaku
Stances
Grasping positions
Blocking
Striking
Choking
Warm-up calisthenics
Movements
Karate and nunchaku similarities
Whipping techniques
Footwork with whipping techniques
Applied attacking techniques
Applied block and counter techniques
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techniques.Preface
About the author
Dedication
History of the nunchaku
Anatomy of the nunchaku
Care of the nunchaku
Types of nunchaku
How to grip the nunchaku
Stances
Grasping positions
Blocking
Striking
Choking
Warm-up calisthenics
Movements
Karate and nunchaku similarities
Whipping techniques
Footwork with whipping techniques
Applied attacking techniques
Applied block and counter techniques
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User reviews
LibraryThing member hermit
This book is an excellent source for students who have never held Nunchaku. (Though I do recommend having an instructor teach you the basics). A great value when I bought it in 1971. This takes you through the basics but one must proceed with caution.
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Publication
Ohara Publications, Incorporated Burbank, California