The first four are based around the four
cornerstones or primary catches that give you a springboard into the exploration of
Nunchaku.
Skill levels
have to be high and sustained to attain grades.
The first grade or LFC grade
consists of the display and understanding of all the techniques
taught. Followed by the drill repeat exercise LF8 x50 and a LF8
expend x50.
7 mini Nunchaku
Katas, which include some basic movement;
a one hand kata for both hands, 4 katas for two hands, and a modified
long chain kata based on the Enter the Dragon Nunchaku sequence.
All Nunchaku
Kata begin with a ready position and finish with a closing technique
and are performed once only. The student will be required to have prewritten
a small exercise for both hands and perform this x50 on the night,
also on the night the student will be required to write an exercise
for both hands and perform this x20.
Once these Four primary catches have been achieved to
the required standard, you should be well skilled, fluid and versatile.
The remaining grades will cover
the topics of movement, reversed hand grip techniques, other advanced techniques, two step sparring and
half kumite.
Throughout training other techniques, exercises, and aids to training will be imparted and
used to support the student.
Further study and presentation of other styles and techniques integrated
into the lesson plan will help the student to expand their comprehension and understanding of Nunchaku
as well as expanding on a database of techniques.
We also employ the Nunchaku sequences from the films of Master Bruce Lee modified for the different grades, slowly building up to the original sets, as you
progress in skill.
"Keep an open mind to the possibilities of the yet
unknown.......