Nunchuks are weapons which are widely used in karate. The two sections are often made of wood and it is interconnected by a metal chain. There are few variations of nunchuks which are made of wood, metal, fiber glass and rubber. Nunchuks were popularized by Bruce Lee in his movies and that is how I developed my interest in nunchuks. Bruce Lee inspired me and I really wanted to imitate his moves and steps. His moves with the nunchuks were awesome and I often imitated his moves using a towel when I was a kid. I know that's funny but I had the burning desire to learn and use this weapon.
I finally had the chance when I bought a pair of rubber nunchuks from a camp gear shop. I didn't have anyone to teach me. Therefore, I used to replay Bruce Lee videos to practice those moves with the nunchuks. I often injured myself in the process of learning and I end up having bruises on my head, back and ribs but that didn't stop my motivation. With constant practice, soon, my moves were like fluid. I felt good as I was able to perform the moves like Bruce Lee but I also had to be mindful that having nunchuks are not authorized unless you are a martial arts practitioner and you need proper identification to indicate that. Therefore, I always had my black belt membership card with me whenever I brought the nunchuks to my Taekwondo classes.
I wanted more and I wanted to push myself further. Therefore, I bought a new pair of nunchuks which are made of metal.
The metal one did more harm and damage compared to the rubber one but accidents are part of training and they help you gain experience and improve yourself, physically and mentally. I still practice using my nunchuks till today during my leisure time and I am still figuring out new moves which I could do with the nunchuks.
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