not to take anything from anyone.. just sharing my 2 cents..
they're fun, but kind of impractical. i think there's a reason it didn't catch on in American Kenpo. I think that if someone, especially a black belt can't figure a Kenpo oriented nunchaku kata for themselves, especially at the black belt and above level, they should probably spend their time on something different. It's good to have some experience with a collapsible weapon.. but im thinking more common like rope, chain, or a belt. any collapsible item that can be used as a weapon. i'd much rather practice with a 1'-2' length of chain or my belt
yes there are some principles you can learn from a nunchaku especially with trapping, as well as the likely chance of it bouncing back at you after you strike with it. but just about any weapon you can apply to a form or set after you learn how to hold and maneuver the weapon, and what it can and can't do.. Take for instance the Sais, perfect for star block, striking set, and finger set. especially when you can flip grips, i don't know what it's called.
when i pick up a nunchaku (or any weapon), and work it in techniques, or in a form.. it is my art
