How to Do a Finger Roll With Nunchuks

Nunchucks are a martial-arts weapon that is spun rapidly to distract and strike the enemy. There are many moves you can perform with the nunchuck, including the finger roll or finger spin. The finger spin is a move where the nunchuck will leave your hand briefly and spin around your finger. Use this move to test your martial-arts abilities. Only practice this technique if you have experience with nunchucks as performing it improperly may cause it to fly through the air and injure yourself or others.

Things You'll Need

  • Nunchuck
  • Arm pads
  • Gloves
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Instructions

    • 1

      Hold one of the handles near the top by the rope using your right hand. Let the other handle rest loosely over the top of your hand.

    • 2

      Put your right hand in front of you and begin spinning the nunchuck in a figure-eight shape. Make sure the shape is formed horizontally instead of vertically.

    • 3

      Extend the index finger of your spinning hand while you are spinning the nunchuck. Release the nunchuck toward your finger so that the rope hits your finger. Let it roll over your finger.

    • 4

      Spin the nunchuck around your finger for a few rolls and then open your left hand. Catch one of the handles and pull the handle away from your finger. Let the rope unwrap from your finger.

    • 5

      Begin spinning the nunchuck in the same figure-eight shape with your left hand. Repeat the process by reversing the directions for your left hand.