What better way to start a new year of Goju-Ryu training than kobudo training. In translation, Okinawan Kobudo means "old martial way of Okinawa." For most practitioners, Kobudo refers to weapons training, so in this case we are referencing weapons and styles Okinawa.The weapon that we are focusing on today is the Nunchaku. A weapon requiring intense focus and quick hands, most people outside of martial arts probably remember them wielded by Bruce Lee or a particular orange clad turtle.
Built in multiple fashions, the handles of the nunchaku can be made of wood, metal, plastic, or foam for those of us who may just be starting to learn how to wield them. The two pieces are connected by a chain or rope. Both the chain and handles can vary in lengths allowing for usability in the different styles that have formed.
While the nunchaku is commonly known for its use in Okinawan and Japanese styles, it is not exclusive to these regions. It also finds a home in Filipino (Eskrima) and Korean (Hapkido) styles.
Stay tuned as we dive in more specific details of the Okinawan style of nunchaku!
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