How to Learn to Use Nunchaku by Yourself

• Do a basic figure 8 move by passing the nunchuck under your arm, striking left and right, and wrapping it around your waist to stop it.
• Move on to simple combat strikes using protective gear or a mannequin. Then, progress to more complex moves (or invent a few of your own).
• Always practice in a safe area, like an empty room, so you don't break anything or hurt anyone.

Buy practice nunchucks.

Look for foam handles connected by a cord or chain. Internet martial arts sites will almost definitely have pairs available. It is always better to accidentally hit yourself with foam than wood or metal. A Nunchaku is a weapon, so you should look up where you are allowed to carry it. Also, price the durability and cheapness of the weapon.

Practice in a safe spot.

Go to an empty room and wear comfortable clothing. Go to a place that does not have a lot of things to break.

Get a feel for the nunchucks slowly.

Swing the nunchucks cautiously to feel their weight and flow. Twirl them around slowly until you get the feel of them, then practice passing from hand to hand and doing figure of 8's. When you get confident, you can always speed up.

Start with the basics.

Try a figure 8 move first. Pass the nunchuck under your arm, strike left and right and stop it by wrapping it around your waist. When you learn these simple moves, you will be set up to do progressively trickier stuff. Alternatively, purchase a book on nunchaku basics. Martial artists have used these for hundreds of years. Use their expertise.

Practice combat moves.

Learn strikes. Take the weapon and strike it against objects in proper manners, i.e. strike the head area and other pressure points that would protect you in a fight. Always use protective gear or a mannequin. Take the weapon and put it under your arm. Then take the end your holding and flip it out toward a target. This is just one way. You can use the strokes to strike people as well.

Work up to harder maneuvers.

Continue on to learn more complex moves, or invent a few. By the time you get to the advanced techniques in the back of the books, you should be able to combine a few moves and invent your own. You can even learn to throw it up and catch it!

Upgrade to wooden nunchucks.

Upgrade to wood when you have complete control over foam. As light and quick as foam is, you're now ready for the big challenge. the difference between the wood and foam chunks is weight. Start off slow again and get used to the increased weight. Practice all the techniques you've learned slowly. When you're ready, speed them up again!