Nunchaku-do competitions are now held where marks are awarded based upon visual display rather than predefined kata.
[2] The general interest in freestyle nunchaku has, concurrently with the increasing possibilities of sharing skills and techniques that online video sharing communities such provide, expanded to the point where a freestyle nunchaku movement autonomous from the World Nunchaku Organization has formed.
The Freestyle Nunchaku Forum holds tournaments that all members can participate in.
The annual "Chuck Off" also has varied categories such as: Singles, Doubles, Fire and Glow, and Director.
The two people involved submit videos of their freestyle that adhere to certain rules that are agreed upon.