Standard Nunchaku dimensions?

[Randy]

 I was just wondering if there was a specific set of sizes that accompany an average pair of Nunchaku.

The ones I make always have 12" long shafts that are 1" in diameter and have a 6" chain or cord. They are usually made of PVC pipe and the chains are usually connected with screws while the cords are connected by knots inside a cap.

This is how I make my Nunchaku, if I'm wrong please correct me and if I'm right you may use my methods.

BTW, my favorite nunchaku are these exact dimensions, with a chain, and I have no clue how much they weigh, but as far as my training has gone I believe I could hold my own in combat with them against 3 people at most.

(Sorry guys but I'm not really into the freestyling, I'm more into nunchaku combat and the crafting of chucks lol)

[OSN999]

They are usually made of PVC pipe and ...

 I believe I could hold my own in combat with them against 3 people at most.

(Sorry guys but I'm not really into the freestyling, I'm more into nunchaku combat and the crafting of chucks lol)

Aren't those a little light duty for combat use?

[Milwaukee John]

Hey Randy,
 I don't think there is a standard dimension for freestyle, or even combat nunchucks. Dimensions vary from 7 inches long to 15. Round sticks and octagon. Sqrounds even. Square.

Some freestylers prefer straight nunchucks, others favor tapered. Taper can be mild to extreme.

Foam, PVC, acrylic, rubber, graphite, wood, metal...Light weight and heavy. Freestylers have different opinions.

Length of cord or chain is also a matter of preference. Some Chinese chucks have 10-12 chain links, while Prochux have a 1 inch four cord connection.

Combat nunchucks probably would be best with a chain connection to defend against blades. They may need a farther reach, meaning a longer chain and/ or sticks. The handles  probably would be octagon wood ( the edges will injure your opponent more  ) or metal. Studded wood sticks  may work well also.

Mini chucks, 8 inch handles with a 10 link chain may work well in street fighting situations. Plus, they are easy to conceal and carry, if you dare.

[Stickmanwalking]

The most common standard is the length of your elbow to wrist bones for the shafts, and the width of your palm for the connector, that said, very few modern nunchaku artists use that. It really does come down to trying many and see what feels most natural to your individual style.

[Milwaukee John]

I bought a pair like these for combat style. Long chain, with a nearly indestructible t-connection. The only draw-back on these is the metal ring connecting the chain to the swivel isn't welded closed, and tends to open up when used. A friend who can weld would come in handy here.

[Randy]

Aren't those a little light duty for combat use?

No way man, this is the thick pipe I'm talking about, connected by a chain.

I've beat the crap out of lightpoles and tires just to test the durability.

And to the rest of you, thanks for your contributions.

 And if you didn't know it by now, I'm more of a Combat/Bruce Lee techniques kinda guy than a freestyler, I'm not into all the hand rolls and hanging onto the chain, I'm into straight up combat and disarming techniques lol


 But anyways, the only pair I have that don't follow my standard dimensions are the chucks I made when I first started chucking because I wanted something more real feeling than foamies.

They have undergone much modification since their initial crafting. But anyways, they're made of an old pushbroom handle and the shafts are 10" long, taped with a few layers of duct tape then a layer of electrical tape, and the bottoms are capped off with rubber furniture caps, and the chain is about 8" long I think and it's connected to the shafts by little screw-in eyelets or whatever they're called. They're cool but they're not my favorites.

[WindUp34]

Generally for combat use you'd want them pretty long. Depending on your height you could go from 12" to 16". I use 12" for freestyling, but if I wanted a pair for combat I'd want them to be a good 14-15" and I'm 6'2". You're going to want a decently long chain, too. From what I've seen of Bruce Lee's chucks (since you mention him specifically) they seem to be pretty long, like around 8". That's really just for the reach.

Also, just saying for combat if it came down to the use of pipe or solid wood I'd be going with the wood, unless the pipe you're tlaking about is like 3mm thick or something. Give wood a shot before you stick to just metal, a pair of Ligum Vitae are going to be heavier than most of the pipe chucks I've seen around.

[TheDuke]

The standard is 12 to 13 inches tapered from 13/16 to 1 1/4 .However
Now with the popularity of freestyle its about control and everyone is different.
Most common way i make
 chucks is i measure from the joint of your elbow bent at a 45
To the ring finger where your ring would sit. Chain link is the width of your palm.
If you stick to that dimensions you won't hit yourself in the face when doing front
 and reverse figure eights

[Randy]

The pipe I use is PVC, and it is about 3 to 4 MM thick now that you mention it. 480 PSI mind you.

 My chains are usually 6" but I do have one where the chain is about 8", they work really good for disarming and what I call a "Wrist submission chain hold" or whatever.

 Thanks for your advice.

Also for combat I'd rather use PVC because wood could get dinged up and pitted and maybe even split, crack, or break as opposed to PVC, which is cheap enough to where you don't need to worry about this stuff.

Also, has anyone ever seen Polypropelene chucks?

[Randy]

UPDATE:

 I was also thinking about making Tri-chucks, similar to the 3 section staff except each shaft is 15" long.

[Juambo]

Hello guys.
How about this chart:
http://nunchakututorials.com/learn/articles/nunchaku-dimensions/
I think it's very handy, because the "normal" nunchuck size shown there is pretty much the size you can find in a store (a non specialized store, I mean).

So, there is no "normal" nunchuck size in freestyle (i don't know about if there is in martial arts), but I'd like to use the chart from Mr. Jmvicuna as a standard, or reference. What do you think?

//juambo

[Randy]

Hello guys.
How about this chart:
http://nunchakututorials.com/learn/articles/nunchaku-dimensions/
I think it's very handy, because the "normal" nunchuck size shown there is pretty much the size you can find in a store (a non specialized store, I mean).

So, there is no "normal" nunchuck size in freestyle (i don't know about if there is in martial arts), but I'd like to use the chart from Mr. Jmvicuna as a standard, or reference. What do you think?

//juambo

 Seems fine to me.

[Alex001]

The size nunchaku should be well-chosen so it fit to growth, weight and strength of his owner's hands. The sticks should have about 2,5-3 cm of diameter.

[OldNunchaku]

I bought a pair like these for combat style. Long chain, with a nearly indestructible t-connection. The only draw-back on these is the metal ring connecting the chain to the swivel isn't welded closed, and tends to open up when used. A friend who can weld would come in handy here.

Are the caps on straight?
Are the sticks balanced nicely?
Are the ends rounded the same?

[Milwaukee John]

These chucks are pretty poorly made. I haven't weighed these on my scale, but the wood is light and soft. The caps are not that good either. There are better brands of t-swivels out there.

 Psionics would be the guy to ask for an expert opinion on t-swivels.