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NUNCHAKU EXERCISE ORGANISATION
TRADITIONAL NUNCHAKU TYPES
I have recently acquired a set of each of the more
unusual types but have started work with the SAN-SETSU-KON, 3 section
mixed length type, and for some time have been studying the SO-SETSU-KON,
the 2 section whole and half stick type. The range for each weapon is
approximate due to bridge/connection length. I have had to guess at the
length for the 2 different 3 section Nunchaku and the 4 section Nunchaku
and have used a 4-5 inch connection from long stick to short and a 2-3
inch connection for the short stick to short. It maybe that both of the
different San-setsu-kon need 2-3 inch connections between all sticks.
The standard length of the Nunchaku is gained by
measuring from the centre of the palm to the end of the elbow. When held
in reverse grip at the end the other end should cover the forearm all
the way to the elbow, the link length seems to be a more personal affair
although this makes a great difference to the execution of techniques.
Some say traditionally that you should measure this connection over the
back of your hand sticks vertical to floor or that it should be done
over your wrist sticks vertical to floor. I use the over back of hand
method for re-cording Nunchaku and the seven link chain length for
factory made which measure around 5 inches. However some compromises may
have to be made with the standard type as what ever the measurements are
the nunchaku should not touch the ground when held in the long grip and
turned though a circle at the side of the body with your arm extended.
As I am quite short I use 14 inch Nunchaku for the protection of the arm
during blocking, with a short enough cord at around 5 inches but still
allows locks etc. I also hold the Nunchaku 1-2 inches from the end so
as not to strike the ground, this allows for strikes and punches using the exposed end.
The ultimate range will be determined by arm length added to the
Nunchaku length minus the amount taken by your grip, so my reach with 14
inch Nunchaku is around 4 foot from my chest. Compared to the long San-setsu-kon
that gives me a total reach of around 5 foot 4 inches from my chest.
Move your cursor onto the photos of traditional Nunchaku
types in the left column, to get a zoom feature, click on the image
before moving off and on again, hope it works!
HAN-KEI
Halved or split shaft,
that fit neatly together.
More easily concealed.
Standard range.
Around 2 Foot 8 inch in length.
The ultimate range is between 3 1/2
and 4 1/2 feet.
MARU-GATA
Round
twin shafted,
used mainly for training.
Standard range.
Around 2 Foot 8 inch in length.
The ultimate range is between 3 1/2
and 4 1/2 feet.
HAKAKU-KEI
Octagonal twin shafted,
effective in combat.
Standard range.
Around 2 Foot 8 inch in length.
The ultimate range is between
3 1/2 and 4 1/2 feet.
SAN-SETSU-KON
All three shafts are
the same length.
A mini
three section staff.
Longest range.
Over 5 foot in length.
The ultimate range is between 5
and 6 feet.
YON-SETSU-KON
Four shafts,
two whole shafts and
two half shafts.
Versatile in looping limbs and weapons.
Long range.
Around 3 foot in length.
The ultimate range is between
4 and 5 feet.
SO-SETSU-KON
One whole shaft and one half shaft.
Designed to prevent the striking
of your own hand.
Shorter range.
Around 2 foot in length.
The ultimate range is between
3 and 4 feet.
SAN-SETSU-KON
Three shafts, one whole shaft and two
half shafts.
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