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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 center 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.

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.

This page has some more info on nunchaku and connection lengths.

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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.

Interesting switches between reverse 

hand and forehand grips possible.

Mid range,

Around 2 foot 8 inch in length. 

The ultimate range is between 3 1/2 

and 4 1/2 feet in length.

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