This volume includes variations of twirling and swinging, with two separate training kata for nunchaku. Ivan and Demura are members of Black Belt's Hall of Fame. Fully illustrated.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
An excellent book for beginners and intermediate students.:
Even though this volume also shows some very basic Nunchaku techniques; nevertheless, it is strongly recommended to first read and study Demura's first book (Nunchaku: Karate Weapon of Self-Defense)on this weapon. Like many martial artists, for a while many years ago I was fasinated with the Nunchaku. However, in spite of its flashy and sometimes effective techniques, I realized the limitations of this tool for self-defense. This volume covers several different methods to grasp the Nunchaku, various... more info
Advanced Nunchachaku, and hand weapons by Dan Ivan, the master's master:
THe book displays many numberous uses of the Nunchaku and other such weapons first made in the USA by Dr Don Zarlengo a student of Martial Arts since 1961. Dan Ivan and his protege that he brought to the US in 1965 were the first to demonstrate these common weapons (farm implements) in the USA.
Basic Nunchaku Vol 2:
This book should be a follow up of Demura first book. This book still covers basics, which it does well. I would recommend this as a basic or intermediate book.
Advanced Nunchaku:
The Advanced Nunchaku book by Fumio Demura and Dan Ivan has inspired me and respected myself.The information and pictures are excellent for advanced and people who are better then beginners.This book has a lot of solid information and is well written with perfectly easy to follow steps.Have fun!
