This document provides instructions for performing a nunchaku form, which is a sequence of strikes and catches using nunchaku sticks. The form begins and ends with presenting the nunchaku in a meditative horse stance. It consists of a series of right and left strikes such as diagonal, vertical, horizontal, and rebound strikes, as well as catches, stalls, exchanges and rebounds performed with both arms.
This document provides instructions for performing a nunchaku form, which is a sequence of strikes and catches using nunchaku sticks. The form begins and ends with presenting the nunchaku in a meditative horse stance. It consists of a series of right and left strikes such as diagonal, vertical, horizontal, and rebound strikes, as well as catches, stalls, exchanges and rebounds performed with both arms.
This document provides instructions for performing a nunchaku form, which is a sequence of strikes and catches using nunchaku sticks. The form begins and ends with presenting the nunchaku in a meditative horse stance. It consists of a series of right and left strikes such as diagonal, vertical, horizontal, and rebound strikes, as well as catches, stalls, exchanges and rebounds performed with both arms.
This document provides instructions for performing a nunchaku form, which is a sequence of strikes and catches using nunchaku sticks. The form begins and ends with presenting the nunchaku in a meditative horse stance. It consists of a series of right and left strikes such as diagonal, vertical, horizontal, and rebound strikes, as well as catches, stalls, exchanges and rebounds performed with both arms.
The document describes a series of strikes and movements using nunchaku that make up a martial arts form or kata.
The form involves a series of diagonal, vertical and horizontal strikes with the nunchaku as well as catches, rebounds and stalls of the arms and hips.
Executing hip stalls during the form helps demonstrate control of the body and weapon during transitions between strikes and stances.
Nunchaku Set
Begin by presenting the weapon and forming a meditative horse stance
Deliver a right outward downward diagonal frictional flail (left hand assisting) Catch under your right arm. Deliver a right downward vertical frictional flail (right arm assisting). Catch under your right arm. Deliver a left outward downward diagonal frictional flail (right arm assisting). Catch under your left arm. Deliver a left downward vertical frictional flail (left arm assisting). Catch under your left arm. Deliver a right outward upward diagonal strike. Catch with your left hand below your right arm. Deliver a left outward upward diagonal strike. Catch with your right hand below your left arm. Deliver a right outward horizontal strike. Catch with your left hand below your right arm. Deliver a left outward horizontal strike. Catch with your right hand below your left arm. Deliver a right outward upward diagonal strike. Follow with a right inward upward diagonal strike. Deliver a right outward upward diagonal strike. Execute a right arm stall. Deliver a right inward downward diagonal strike. Follow with a right outward downward diagonal strike. Catch under your right arm.
Deliver a left outward upward diagonal strike.
Follow with a left inward upward diagonal~ strike. Deliver a left outward upward diagonal strike. Execute a left arm stall. Deliver a left inward downward diagonal strike. Deliver a left outward downward diagonal strike. Catch under your left arm. Deliver a left downward vertical frictional flail (left arm assisting). Deliver a left under-the-arm rebound. Follow with a left above-the-arm rebound. Deliver a left inward downward diagonal strike. Execute a right hip stall. Deliver a left outward horizontal strike. Execute a left hip stall. Execute a behind-the-back exchange to your right hand. Execute a right above-the-arm rebound. Execute a right below-the-arm rebound. Execute a right above-the-arm rebound. Deliver a right inward downward diagonal strike. Execute a left hip stall. Deliver a right outward horizontal strike. Execute a right hip stall. Execute a behind-the-back exchange to your left hand.
Execute a left above-the-arm rebound.
Deliver a left downward vertical strike
Execute a left hand catch.
Finish by presenting the weapon and forming a meditative horse stance. Close the meditative horse stance.