Now a word about flexible weapons. Most flexible weapons are blunt — I know, there are flexible swords and composite weapons consisting of chain and a blade, but the likelihood of encountering one of those is slim. (Then there are piano-wire garrotes, but that’s a topic for another day.)
As with nonflexible blunt weapons, flexible weapons must be applied forcefully.
Fighters who successfully use flexible weapons are those who thoroughly dominate their opponents. The more flexible the weapon, the more important the dominating mind-set.
Techniques of nunchaku, the most versatile flexible weapon
As an example of a flexible weapon I chose the nunchaku (so setsu kon) because it is generally known, can be easily made, and in my opinion is the most versatile among flexible weapons — it can whack, stab, choke, or strangle as well as pinch and crush limbs.
The videos below show the variety of techniques possible with the nunchaku.
Bag work
Breaking an arm
Sparring against long pole
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Self-defense tip from Thomas Kurz, co-author of Basic Instincts of Self-Defense and author of Science of Sports Training, Stretching Scientifically, and Flexibility Express.
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Could you please expand on why you believe the nunchukas are the most versatile flexible weapon?
Mark
The answer stares you in the face from videos above.
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