How To Use Nunchaku (CORRECTLY!) - Jesse Enkamp

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Do you want to learn MORE Kobudo? 🥋 My online course teaches you BO (staff), SAI, TONFA, KAMA, NUNCHAKU, TEKKO, EIKU, TINBE & ROCHIN. Link: www.kobudomastery.com 👍

[@narongroth2678]

Please make the videos about the Sansetsukon!

[@medicineman2640]

If possible please make a video about katana or samurai sword use or even kali/eskrima sticks use video

[@medicineman2640]

And if possible can you do a video of heian nidan kata and other katas if possible sensai Jesse

[@navyadham9082]

Can u film some self defence techniques that can help people in daily life

[@garynaccarto8636]

Nunchaku are preaty fast and are dificult to counter and dodge I am preaty sure that the majority of the time you are not going to need fancy party tricks to throw of your opponent especially if you are actually compentent in martial arts.

[@waaagh3203]

I have to disagree with one thing: sometimes, martial artists learn those party tricks for fun BUT STILL train and know how to use it in the correct manner. They just enjoy knowing party tricks as well :D :D :D. So you can know for sure they don't know how to use it hahaha!

[@TOCR815]

I agree. In my case, the "party tricks" help with dexterity so I'm more fluid in handling the nunchaku.

[@surfdigby]

The party tricks of swooshing them round your body can also sometimes make people change their mind, as it demonstrates that you're not a novice. Nobody gets hit. Nobody gets hurt. Nobody gets arrested. Good result.

[@florisvandenhoeven3729]

Although you would have to admit that those instances are rare. For someone who studied Nunchaku-do it's frustrating to see. Therefore I was happily surprised by this video of Jesse! Keep up the good work Jesse!

[@DoctorZisIN]

Well said. If you can grab the nunchaku short, you can grab it long. Plus full hits with a heavy nunchaku can be overkill. I have found that grabbing near the string, what you lose in power you gain in speed, and I have been able to disarm opponents with heavy canes an sticks by striking next to the hand. It has plenty of power, and just because one person knows how to twirl, does NOT mean that they don't know what they're doing.

[@Octopussyist]

So, why do most of them grab it so close to the string? That way you might as well twirl a baton around by its thong. In fact even that would make more sense because it gives more reach half a nunchaku.

[@shihanUKS]

Being a vet from the early seventies, I had an instructor who made a name for himself in tournaments using those twirls and flips with a pair of transparent fiberglass nunchaku. The crowds loved it . We continued performing demos over the years using them in that fashion. But its still a weapon and we lose that sometimes especially with how movies romanticized their use. Then I saw Fumio Demura explode fruit off peoples heads and open palms, the traps and chokes, and defense against other weapons using the application described here. It just increased my respect for the weapon.

[@briansydnor4331]

The way I typically explain it to students is: the further up the handle you go, you gain more control and dexterity over the weapon, but you lose power. And you can really feel it, especially with the traditional model used for your demo. That design is practically unusable if held from anywhere but the ends. It's also worth mentioning, for safety's sake, that the invention of the ball-bearing "swivel-cap" design (illegal for outdoor use, where I live...) made the nunchaku fairly hazardous no matter where one holds the stick. As for the flashy stuff, don't knock it 'till you've tried it haha. If you're going to spend a lifetime with this famous weapon, there are worse ways to pass the time. Looking forward to the next video! Perhaps one on traditional nunchaku sparring...?

[@neiljwelsman469]

Well said!!

[@simpletongeek]

Or as Fumio Demura said, "you gain speed, but lose power". Strength is not the only element in combat. I notice that he didn't hold the staff by the end, either. What's wrong? Don't you want more power? That's like saying that anything that isn't a haymaker punch is wrong. That's so obviously misguided. Also, what's with catching it with the waist? I always slow it down before catching it, that way, I can catch it anyway, anytime, and anywhere. Catching it full force with the waist can hurt your hip, no matter how strong you think you are. I think "wrong" is too strong of a word. There are different applications to the weapon, or rice flails, which is a farming tool, to pound rice, separating it from the husks. If I should say things politely, then I should say that any nunchaku practitioner that cannot do fancy tricks, has knowledge that is incomplete.

[@themole9898]

Agreed! I can do all the fancy tricks as well as utilize it as a weapon.. We learn the "tricks" to learn complete control over the nunchucks.

[@rctrue]

@@themole9898 total mastery of the weapon

[@leonardoarrighi5898]

@@themole9898 exactly!

[@Gojiraking]

Wow. It’s rare to see someone teaching real nunchaku on KZbin. I’m used to frauds like that Jake Mace Tai Chi guy. Thanks for the lesson!

[@littleshadow2707]

Jake Mace is legit, but he comes from a Chinese martial arts (Kung Fu) background, so he may not know as much as he should with Japanese/Okinawan weapons!

[@mrbrenno776]

Finally some real instruction. I have been a practitioner for over 20 years now and this has been one of the best instructional videos. Movies have a lot to answer for when portraying this weapon.

[@lonnielewek7168]

I can do fancy crap but training with the WEAPON and focusing on function, swinging and most importantly hitting made me adapt to hold it lower where you hold it or 1-2 inches higher unintentionally as I practice. Your technique of striking literally wowed me. Your hip catch is impressive. Much tighter than my by the side catch/handoff. I like using philipino tech with it cause I have background. Best vid on nunchaku I've seen on KZbin. Seriously. If you don't keep in mind the original spirit of the weapon in mind in practice it is a toy then. Gotta keep it real if your gonna represent. Thank you sir!

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Thanks for your kind words! Makes me glad to hear. Keep training! 😄👍

[@kushalreddy8991]

Absolutely right there is lot of difference between the fancy and traditional nunchuku

[@MichelLinschoten]

They have one thing in common nobody uses them in a fight..same with karate lol

[@joshuadow3775]

Currently a blue belt going onto purple (hopefully) in karate and wanting to start kobudo, this series has really helped me grasp the basics!

[@mattbronsil6336]

Awesome. Any update on how you're doing now?

[@paulordeman5169]

Oh wow. I've finally found a video of somebody who actually knows how to use a Nunchaku as a weapon! Thank you for this video Lol. I drop my nunchaku when I try doing those fancy party tricks as well.

[@sukotsutoCSSR]

If you come here after watching Shadiversity's video, welcome. Prepare to see how it's done

[@KARATEbyJesse]

🤣🙏

[@fabioromagnoli1260]

This is exactly the example that I make to all the people that say to me “so you can do all those strange moves with the weapons!!”. It’s like to tell to an NBA player if he can make all the acrobatsies of Globetrotters. Nice video!!

[@AndoMierzwa]

Love this video! Thanks for keeping it real, Sensei! :)

[@KARATEbyJesse]

That’s all I’ve ever known! Real recognize real buddy! 💪

[@ksrikesh7911]

@@KARATEbyJesse Nunchaku is holded at middle not at end

[@darthsidious3429]

@@ksrikesh7911 grow up

[@Jay_Rule]

Thank you so much for your honesty on how to properly use the nunchaku. I think pride gets the best of us when we want to learn all of the "impressive" transition techniques that looks cool like in the movies.

[@ksdthehammer1284]

Chucks are silent weapons until you hit yourself on the elbow If you shorten the string to about an inch long you get that nut cracker affect if you get a hold of someone’s arm & chucks are skinny on top & get fatter down near the bottom if you hold it center or a little Below center & someone grabs it the chucks gets fatter in your hand giving you a better grip great Instructional video

[@MrFacundo7]

Excellent video Jesse!! Nunchaku is my favorite weapon!🥋👏👍

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Good choice!

[@GenralNuisance]

Thanks for the video and explanations. I am old (77), in decent shape 168 lbs, but can't fight fair anymore. The Nunchaku give me and edge. The basic moves are all that I need. I watch other instructional videos and the moves are more than I need. In addition the presents of them is also a deterrent to a potential adversary. I am a purest when it comes to the nunchaku. Mine are cord as well.

[@raymondregan4463]

Finally a Real Karate Teacher👍 has NO fluff no fancy spinning stuff & executes techniques 100% correct you are very fluid & relaxed = power & speed excellent demo & verbalization skills Party tricks don't win fights Discipline hard work Martial knowledge dose! I trained for 30+ years in several disciplines & Extrapolated my knowledge to include Martial science & luckily had teachers in traditional healing & rare advanced arts from top Instructors whom only (as do I) train those Not inclined to start fights to self-test/bully others & got to train with a close friend of Brandon Lee that visited NZ several years ago he said Brandon was a cool guy to hang round town with when not training but missed Brandon's funeral as was training in China Cheers💖

[@JasonRainwater]

They taught us the same thing at my dojo! Always hold at the end to generate power, and swing with arms extended for reach. Love training with this weapon! Great video! Thanks for sharing! 🥋

[@erickruckenberg8716]

Martial Arts at its core can truly be identified into two categories: practical and display. Tournaments are excellent examples of display; forms and kata to display precision of movements and techniques or feats of agility and dexterity. "Olympic" style is where practicality comes in as it is intended to strike quick and defend strong while overtaking your opponent as efficiently as possible. One is meant to look good The other is meant to hurt

[@melisslacour15]

This is so great! I've never trained with nunchaku and have always wondered how they should be really used. Would love more videos like this for the other kobudo weapons as well!

[@Shadowman9348]

"Shuang Jie Gun" (2 section staff) was developed by the Chinese during the song dynasty it was an offshoot of the "San Jie Gun" (3 section staff) - they later found their way to Okinawa where they were called "Nunchaku" (3 foot staff) - love your content by the way! 👊🥋☯️

[@Estepario_Hesse]

TY

[@eddawson9159]

I literally have one video uploaded on YT and I'm doing everything you're describing not to do. So humbling, thank you Jesse.

[@dowe9382]

When I started out trying to learn the nunchuks because of the way bruce lee used them I was just like many of you probably cumbersome, lost and this was in the late 70’s self taught learning the figure eight, catching one end under the arm, etc, and still refining the craft today where I don’t have to swing the chucks at the target but just learn to point at the direct at the target and like pulling trigger with with direct power like shooting a gun, and note I have eliminated the needless tendency to swing knowing how to generate power upon impact. Also I can hit heavily filled sand bags and able to control the recoil at point of direct impact. So with that being said it’s chilling to think about it sometimes that if you strike the head area, the cracking of the skull or facial bones, more than likely certain death and or disfigurement, so I remind myself not to strike anyone in the head. Earlier on in the earl eighties I did strike someone in the head and good thing I was not proficient as today because the swing, not strike was with the side of the chucks and not the end or edge, although the guy was out on his feet frozen in time, thus it could have been worse. I have always concentrated on strikes rather than the fancy stuff, thus use what is useful and discard what is not practical refine the craft and keep your focus on bruce lee style an d you will get there.

[@danyaelpecson557]

Jesse xiansheng, i believe this dilemma of the nunchaku grip postion relies on the chain length. If you have seen movie stars featuring nunchaku usage like Bruce Lee, the length of most or all his nunchaku are the lengths of two palms, meaning small moves can still reach your opponent at a far distance, depending on how far you swing and stretch your arm

[@baitchison187]

Flying solo during COVID and decided to learn the nunchaku. IMO this video gives more bang for buck on how to use them than any other I've seen. You have another fan Mr Enkamp! Thank you!

[@Swift52556]

I’ve had the same nunchaku for 50 years. Still strong today!

[@danite620]

I have faith in your teaching Sensei . By following your instructions and explanation I believe one has the chance to build a solid foundation to begin .

[@Tricepsgod]

Nunchaku is my favorite weapon! It's exciting to see how bruce lee managed to do all those movements, amazing! Nice videl very helpful Jesse!🥋

[@bs84578]

su nice anaysis u make without any ego Iam 53 plus once karate student even today while engaging karate teacher for my kids I began again I learn lot of things from u .Iam from India state of Punjab Land of warriors.Nanchaku is dangerous weapon even in local martial art of weapons some times refered as Gatka we have Nanchaku type weapon which have chain and and iron instrument with 2 chains for close combat .

[@florisvandenhoeven3729]

Finally someone who understands the basics and uses the proper grip instead of the show-hold...

[@Purpleninjawv]

My teacher had us hit tires on all stick weapons to control the bounce, and build power. These if your not used to hitting a surface , will bite you and your use will be empty. love this video, I HATE CHUCK JUGGLERS Jess.

[@petebutler5139]

Thank you! Finally a real example of the weapons correct usage. I can do the tricks as well but used strictly as a weapon your video was complete and thorough. The tricks should be used for intimidation if you have the time to initiate. Otherwise it should be used just as you mentioned. BRAVO! 短く簡潔な十分な情報に基づいたビデオを共有していただきありがとうございます。

[@beakathleen4564]

The party trick you're saying was a part of my training. I'm not sure if a lot of people know this but the sole purpose of that move was made to keep your distance from the enemy. The whole set of the party tricks that consist of 5 moves were taught to me so that I can go all out while facing the eskrima or arnes martial arts. Of course I was taught the same things you did. That was a great set of information.

[@hankwimbleton3435]

Thank you for teaching me more on how to use the Nunchaku. Really helpful cause my dad made me one out of hard wood and 5 chains so now I can just put it somewhere that people cant see and can just pull it out and keep my distance.

[@pho3nixpls552]

Just want to thank you jesse! For inspiring me to start martial arts! Not karate but taekwondo!🥋 Thank you!

[@greydragon6215]

As always, very informative. That being said, we must recognize that the nunchucku is really used as a tournament weapon. I do teach my students that in reality we should grasp at the kikon bu and use slashing motions, but you cannot place in most tournaments without the fancy spins and tricks. And, unless you grab at the jokon bu, it is almost impossible to do the tricks that today’s judges are looking for. Osu.

[@safdarkh786]

I still remember the first time I used my nunchaku. I had bruises on my ear, my elbows and my back. As well as spraining my fingers!. 😅 Thanks for making it clear sensei. Nunchaku juggling is obviously misunderstood as a 'lethal' skill by some people!. Thanks again 🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤

[@KARATEbyJesse]

But it was totally worth it, right? 😜👍

[@safdarkh786]

@@KARATEbyJesse Absolutely 👍💪

[@renzoSa2006]

In my opinion what you say is very true, in another opinion that it would be good great to mix the two things, that is, the combat grips and at the same time those movements as you say "show", since this would improve your versatility, of course it depends on the weapon if it is very heavy or not to be able to apply...

[@navyadham9082]

Great technique Sensai will definitely look forward to correct my technique and also pass on the right one

[@jerraldwest2935]

Thank you for making this video. It was extremely informative. they were only interested in weapons training for exhibition purposes in my former Dojo. What's funny is that they showed me the exact opposite way of holding the nun-chaku😆. They told me I had to choke up on the sticks to maintain control of the weapon and leverage over it.

[@Oct891]

@jessenkamp. That was the way taught to me many years ago. That is how a nunchaku actually held when fighting! Thank you for posting. Now I have proof that I spoke the truth.

[@TheKraigo]

I've got a large collection of nunchaku, but my favourites are the type you used in the vid. I've learned a lot of flashy tricks but, sometimes drop them even after doing it for years. Proving when in combat the original technique is best.

[@danteekland5662]

I’m doing a nunchuku course in July so the history and 3 steps will help me greatly. Thank you

[@sharpfactory3705]

The most realistic and eye opening Video about nunchakus

[@levimiller5007]

Striking along the last few centimeters of the stick with high velocity and linear trajectory leads to generation of maximum force during impact. Also, the sticks and connecting link can ensnare/squeeze objects with increasing pressure based on the leverage.

[@AdobeCADman]

Thank you for demonstrating the proper way of catching the striking segment of the nunckaku.

[@benriley7053]

That was very informative! Thank you. I'm not a karate practitioner (traditional jujutsu for me) but am fascinated by all martial arts, I will look for more of your weapon videos.

[@michaelfulcher6390]

I've been using this weapon for many years. I know how it's used as an offensive and defensive weapon. I also know how to be flashy and do the "party tricks". It's great for sport martial arts tournaments.

[@Spfinator]

I’m in the same boat. The flashy techniques are also fun to just keep your hands occupied and build some coordination as well.

[@leonardoarrighi5898]

@@Spfinator exactly! But also tricks help you to familiarise with the control of the weapon (and are also part of some moves of the Chinese style).

[@christopherblade5984]

Awesome. They are powerful enough to break a face. I know. 🙏🙏🙏🥋

[@Fish6699]

Thank you Sensei Jesse, I’ve been looking around to find some new Techniques (Real Technique) you are the first to show how to Properly Hold them. I’m going to watch some more of your Videos now 😉👍👌

[@nadd5861]

I discovered your channel a bit late but I’m really happy I did ! Your videos are full of useful advices and I learn something new each time ! Thank you so much ! Oss !

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Thank you! Great to hear 😄 Welcome! 🌟

[@Makers-Innovation]

I am watching this for informational purposes in Kobudo. I also can’t forget the episode of bones season 5 where Dr. Hodgins used these.

[@riopermadi1966]

Thank you Sensei! Loud and clear! Very logical indeed. 😊 I have all the respect for nunchaku even when I was a kid. It is dangerous and should be used cautiously. But now I finally know the philosophy behind it. Your video makes me want to buy a new one and practice again. Thank you Sensei!

[@Nordiclaw1]

A flail is an excellent weapon. There are many folks in prison with dents in their heads from a lock in a sock. It definitely is not just for party tricks. Good video.

[@thedkaneexperience1327]

This has greatly improved my practice and understanding of nunchaku, Thank you Jesse !

[@greenpixel556]

I use metal nunchuks filled with lead , I practice catching them in any possible condition. It takes allot of practice to do so, My fingers took allot of beating until I got it right. Main rule is to keep slow and gradually increase speed. The main thing is mastering deflection angles when hitting suff from different angles, Other sources say not to do gripping on the end, because yet it gets you less benefit. There are different types of nunchuks, included longer chain. Gradually from using plastic nunchuchs to lead nunchuks i can hit any stuff thrown at me, also smashing 5 cm wide trees in half.BTW i started practicing since I was 8 years old, now i am 36 years old, so what that means , nunchuks needs allot of practice to master. In the end best advice if fight starts , stay away or run, if you cant run and there are knifes involved, break their arms and call police. Also practice different grips and different angles you can hit, you should practice in forest hitting trees.

[@fourscorpio]

Great points, Jesse-san! Not to mention, in order to do the "party tricks", you need to use an XMA style nunchaku which has a very short connecting chain. Real nunchaku can't twirl like that because of the longer cord/chain. Another thing that you hinted on was using the tip of the weapon as an impact point. If you've tried to hit a heavy bag with nunchaku and use too much of the surface area, it reflects back at you. The velocity at the tip creates enough force to go through its target; especially when you use the technique that you demonstrated! I love the catching technique as well -- gonna incorporate that into my kobudo kata practice tonight!

[@KARATEbyJesse]

You are 100% correct, great observations! 👏

[@joshparsons7631]

I've never seen Bruce Lee hold them by the string. Truth is the more time you spend with a weapon, the better you'll get with it. Most people practice katas. In a fight, a kata would help you by controlling the weapon and keeping from get disarmed. Other than that, hit some one 1 good time and the fight's over.

[@pyellard3013]

“Good time " is debatable.. I have hit and people have gone down.. Some ' just' backaway or run. Others require mutiple strikes to go down or back off..

[@wazileiyjh]

5:04 When he use full potential (a long range technique) with nun chacku. Its not just all about catching with your hip it is also how the nun chacku swing around without hitting your self. I hope he can upload more about this things.

[@lolohets6467]

I've been using the nunchaku ever since I was a kid, I do know how to do the fancy tricks on it but my teacher taught me both how to do tricks but also how to actually use it as a legitimate weapon and yeah you're not gonna hold it by the top if you're gonna use it as a weapon. What i do is kinda best of both worlds, I practice both tricks and how to actually use it to fight holding it on the bottom.

[@viveksingha7989]

Sensei luv from India 😍😍

[@enryuxzero]

i see your point and understand why you may be slightly miffed about the way they are used as a flashy tool to catch the eye however i would like to point out it is thanks to the flashy displays from the likes of movies that the ninchuku are so well known, and altho most people think of them incorectly it may lead them to exploring the history and truth of the weapon

[@angX34]

“He or she or anyone in between” you’re awesome man :)

[@KARATEbyJesse]

That’s how it goes these days!

[@angX34]

Jesse Enkamp for sure! Osu!

[@rastaskate4546]

Jesse Enkamp då slipper man trampa någon på tårna och därmed klagomålen 🤣

[@COMB0RICO]

Woe unto them that call evil good.

[@alvinyu2424]

@@COMB0RICO go back to your cave

[@Enzo-Plays55]

Thanks I’m learning with foam nunchaku and moving on and this really helps I give u my thanks

[@jchendrix]

The instructor is correct, there are different purposes for using the nunchaku, however most people do not understand this and do fancy movements which is completely fine if you want to show control using fancy movements or play around however when it comes to combat it is used in an entirely different way. I might make some videos demonstrating combat too in the future.

[@pstamaria]

Thx bro. Straight to the point as usual!

[@jasonramsey9770]

For the last 3 months, I've been learning those "party tricks" at my Dojo. With every technique, I consider how I can utilize it for offense or defense. Sometimes it might be a quick switch to another hand for an attack. I would suggest you practice some of them (maybe not the throwing), but some of them and see if in a few months of diligent practice you can't imagine some applications for them. For example, I've been practicing an upward figure 8 that is a close guard on both sides of my face that can suddenly transition to a full on attack with my hand at the end like you demonstrated. It is a double reverse of direction combined with a change in reach. I'm a big fan, maybe someday I'll attend a seminar.

[@edrichlouw1790]

You should do a video like this with each weapon on the rack. Not a full on tutorial but also some good history and theory.

[@KARATEbyJesse]

That’s certainly possible!

[@whitetailpoet4243]

Back in the late 70's and 80's they had a mystical, butt kicking, mystique surrounding them. Great video. Thanks

[@habel1236]

Jesse - Sensei could you please make a video about Mawashi geri ( roundhouse kick ) for example : -The best exercise for mawashi geri ( Cause my Mawashi geri doesn't to good actually ) And i need a practice that kick.

[@MaulScarreign]

Make sure you chamber

[@yeahboii6896]

thanks for teaching me this sensei i have always wanted to be a nunchaku pro but i dont know how and this video helped me a lot

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Glad to hear it!

[@bistamynursabur8728]

I saw Sensei Jesse uploaded a video. Without any doubts, i clicked the like button. Love your video as always, Sensei Jesse

[@justinfrost491]

It's a flail made of wood and a flail needs maximum extension in order to be effective. The last 2 inches are where the energy gets transferred at the peak of its ark.

[@wickz4725]

I get your point now Sensei Jesse! When you Using A nunchaku as a Weapon You must Use it as a literal weapon In Battle You must Forget the Fancy stuffs like the aerials And others. You Can make some Bruce Lee'ish Stuffs but Do not Focus on being Cool or whatever whack em as hard as you can! An avid fan of yours in Philippines!

[@dowe9382]

Bruce lee_ish is all you need

[@wickz4725]

@@dowe9382 yep a bit of Bruce Lee ish not Some of those Whacky Twirly twirls and Girly Majorette Flows

[@H34vyTank]

Awesome explanation which makes a lot of sense. I train on nunchaku the same way (but started out learning the fancy tricks as a kid, wanting to copy Bruce Lee! 😊). I think the tricks do help teaching control of the weapon, but fully agree they are not for use in real situations. Thanks, Sensei.

[@dowe9382]

You must have been watching a imposter because Bruce lee is the real deal, because that’s where I learned from and i’m not talking about any fancy stuff.

[@fontanot]

Thank you for showing how to really use the nunchaku, you just earned another subscriber

[@paulocmandrade1]

Congratulations for the vid! It's very useful because shows the correct way to hit with the nunchaku. I love to watch your presentations.

[@budisutanto5987]

Fact: considered as deadly weapon in many countries

[@rameshkrishnan4492]

SMART, handsome, knowledgeable SENSEI

[@Chac0hunahaw]

I found your instructions in the chambering, or passive hand interesting. As I learned that only Japanese, and sport style karate chambered by the waist. Whereas traditional Okinawan karate chambered by the chest, as close to the axilla as possible when practicing; and, chambered in front of the bellybutton area for combat. Unless pulling back from a strike. I only bri g this up because I'd love to hear more about the subtlety of difference from your perspective, and personal experience.

[@curtism-w6b]

He's right about the throwing thing. As a biologist, the major reason we separated from apes was throwing. Our closest cousins, Chimpanzees, hide in trees. We lived on the ground because 15 of us throwing fist sized rocks could kill a lion.

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Cool! 👍 Always love to hear from experts in the field. Thanks for chiming in and supporting my work! 🙏

[@curtism-w6b]

@@KARATEbyJesse people more familiar with hominids have broken it down to me much better than I could explain here. Our shoulder construction is specifically for throwing, whilst theirs is for climbing. An ape can throw a rock much harder than us, but we have the accuracy. If you picked up 100 stones tomorrow morning and practiced hitting a can, by the 50th stone you'd be hitting the can regularly. We were literally made to do this. Take a 2 year old outside in an area with gravel. They're compelled to pick up stones and throw them. Evolution is wild!

[@KARATEbyJesse]

curtis m Awesome! That’s why it makes so much sense to leverage our natural throwing biomechanics with our martial arts techniques 💪🔥👍

[@curtism-w6b]

@@KARATEbyJesse Precisely! Use it in everything you throw with power. Linear strikes are for speed and surprise only. I'm glad you appreciate this knowledge.

[@AugustinSteven]

An interesting hypothesis but that's all it is. There could be others reasons the evolution of the physiology of the human shoulder so the reader beware. This is but one of many possible explanations.

[@rondacrampus]

Nagyon helyes! Így kell használni!

[@fRikimaru1974]

This guy has a smile that makes you think that he is a really nice person. But then you watch him walking and he looks quite terrifying 🤣

[@prashantbharti2650]

You just typed my inner feelings for him .😉

[@mandag34]

You should do a kobudo series of how to use the weapons. We are all very used to seeing the flashy performance weapons that people use. And therefore I find this video very refreshing.

[@MetalHeart8787]

Love Nun chucks, back in 1985 there was NO stores or anything that had them, SO i had the bright idea of stealing a Yellow broom To make nun chucks out of the, from the back porch of these Apt Buildings. the old ladies must have said "who's gonna steal a Broom" I WILL : ) went after the yellow one because it was the Color of Bruce Lees Nun chucks.

[@therenaissanceman8563]

I appreciate your introduction to the nunchuku. I have been working with those sticks for quite a while and you encouraged me to post a video of mine. To me they resemble the action(force) of escrima. So, thanks for your insights.

[@BlackPanther-lx9we]

Jesse, Sir...thanks a lot for the very very practical points ...!! Thank u so much Love and regards from India🙏

[@You-Tube_Administrator]

Grabbing near the pivot allows for faster & more powerful whip snap. Try breaking a board with them & you will find this.

[@badminton5920]

In martial arts tournaments one often sees demonstrations with the nunchucks that are just silly. They do ridiculously flashy impractical moves, wrist rolls, etc. They have gotten away from simple, workable techniques with the nunchaku.

[@ksvailaya]

As always. Informative and precise. Excellent

[@akademia_kenjutsu]

Really great, with fantastic sense of humor and grest expert's knowlege ! DOMO !

[@cannednolan8194]

I have stainless with ball bearings and a chain. Very hard to train with. I found catching them the hardest. Even bringing them by the belt can hurt. Thanks for the video.

[@IronBodyMartialArts]

Yes. Good points, i say this allot in reference to staff work. Distance and stop wasting time with youtube TV moves..

[@onigawara8850]

This video hits definitely after your kail video I love the nunchaku and the kail version tabak toyok

[@Ayato421]

Super nice video Jesse San, thank you! I'm a shotokan and goshin budo practitioner (for the moment), and I'm trying to adapt my Empi's Kata to include Bo. But the problem is that I didn't have the chance to work Kobudo yet and I don't know if I use the bo on a correct way. It would be great to have some advices on the bo in one of your future videos! 😜 Again, thank you for your work!

[@Aghori-n6n]

Well said Sensei.. Because I can see this weapon in Bruce Lee's movie. So I think lee is using this weapon firstly. But after that i reknew Guro Dan insanto was itroduce to Brucelee this. After several years I can join Uechi ryu karate under tenbukan india / Kerala ( Under grand master of of Our Respectable KANJO Masanobu Sato 8th dan Uechi ryu and 9th dan Kobudo. And his fist uechi ryu indian student is Romy Peter Which is 6th dan uechi ryu and 1st dan Kobudo. And Romy is fited efficient for mentally, physically, and spiritually training to students. He can use the chi energy with sanchin and Romy is my Sensei ). And after begging Kobudo under Romy. The first weapon was nunchak very different from Brucelee' s style and very effectively. And I recognized Normal nunchak rotations cant use for attak or touch traditional sysytem.. Now iam second dan in uechi ryu and begginer in Kobudo... Thankyou...

[@tecc8380]

In Ninjutsu I would use those tricks as a mere psychological weapon. More than likely you will not be toe-to-toe with another true Martial Artist so psyching out your opponent is much more entertaining. Great video good sir!!

[@ThievNWalrus]

My favorite is the Bo... but these are pretty sweet! Thanks for the cool video, my man.

[@chocolatemongjc]

Great video again! I really appreciate the research you do and the passion for all styles of Karate. Do you have a video relating to Tonfa? I love training with these understated weapons!

[@KARATEbyJesse]

I’ll make it happen! Anything specific you’d like to see/know/learn?

[@chocolatemongjc]

@@KARATEbyJesse thanks! Any help would be great! Proper grip, transition from blocking to striking... Thank you!