Nunchaku Basic: Eight Basic Strikes and Rapid Hand Exchange

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1. Eight Basic Strikes (劈法八勢) – Movements and Rhythm

The eight strikes are broken down into four sets, emphasizing learning the first four before the latter four:

A. First Four Strikes (1-4)

  • Movements 1 & 2: Vertical downward strikes (up and down).

  • Movements 3 & 4: Diagonal strikes, slashing diagonally upward (slash and diagonal upward strike).

  • Practice Focus: Do not try to perform the entire motion initially. Only practice the decomposition of movements 1-4.

B. Latter Four Strikes (5-8)

  • Movements 5 & 6: Horizontal strikes (lateral slashing).

  • Movements 7 & 8: Pull and Select/Turn (Likely a pulling motion leading to a turn or spin/sweep).

C. Overall Practice and Power Application Points

  • Initial Stage: Release power (洩勁) and stretch loosely (movements 1-4).

  • Intermediate Stage: Gradually apply force.

  • Final Requirement: Rely on the rotation of the body to channel power starting from the soles of the feet.

2. Rapid Hand Exchange (極速換手) – Movement Decomposition and Continuity

The transcript refers to this technique consisting of approximately 10 motions, primarily broken down into two phases: 1-6 and 7-10.

A. First Six Positions (1-6)

  • Movements 1, 2, 3: Very simple. Movements 2 and 3 are repetitions, involving a diagonal writing motion/slash (1 2 3).

  • Movement 4 (Key Point): Is a reverse grip/backhand movement.

    • Requires independent practice; the visual is described as a "drawing the sword" (抽刀位) position.

  • Movements 5, 6: Consecutive movements following the reverse grip of 4.

B. Latter Four Positions (7-10)

  • Movements 7, 8, 9, 10 (Distinguishing Feature): Each motion involves an "illusion of the hand" (幻覺之手), where one hand passes or pulls the nunchaku over to the other hand.

  • Movement 7: Comes straight down, reverse grip/backhand.

  • Movement 10: Goes outwards again.

  • Continuous Practice: Practice the continuous sequence of 7 8 9 10, emphasizing the continuity of the hand exchange.

C. Final Requirement

  • The final goal is to execute a single strike with added power.

  • Encourage students to ensure the movements are correct first (1 2 3 4), then practice continuity.






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