nunchaku
Martial arts flail
Nunchaku are a martial arts weapon consisting of two short sticks connected by a chain or cord, swung and spun to strike opponents.
Originally an Okinawan farming tool, nunchaku became iconic through Bruce Lee films and are now associated with martial arts training and pop culture: He practiced with nunchaku in the garage.
Illegal to carry in many jurisdictions.
Also called nunchuks.
Japanese island, martial-arts origin
Suspended recreational seat
- strikeForceful impact or stoppage
- spinRapid rotation around axis
- figure-eightTwo conjoined loops
- returnGo back again
catch · pass · release · block · parry · whip · recoil · momentum
Linked segments forming length
- linksThings that connect
- swivelRotating connection point
- hardwoodDense deciduous timber
- oakQuercus genus member
foam · cord · rope · octagonal · round · grip · handle · connector
Japanese unarmed combat discipline
- taekwondoKorean striking martial art
- kungfuChinese martial art
- wushuChinese martial arts collectively
- hapkidoKorean self-defense discipline
aikido · judo · kickboxing · capoeira · sparring · dojo · blackbelt · forms
Florentine sculptor and painter
- Ninja TurtlesMutant reptile martial artists
- ninjaJapanese espionage agent
- moviesFeature-length filmed entertainment
- videogamesElectronic interactive entertainment
arcade · beat-em-up · action hero · demonstration · performance · tricks · YouTube · cosplay
Bubble-filled substance
- paddedFilled with soft material
- rubberElastic polymer from trees
- practiceRepeated work toward mastery
- beginnerOne who lacks experience
safety · drill · speed · accuracy · conditioning · reflex · sparring · partner
Officially not permitted
- bannedOfficially disallowed
- restrictedLimited in scope
- weaponInstrument for inflicting harm
- contrabandProhibited trade goods
concealed · possession · felony · misdemeanor · confiscated · illegal · regulation · permit
1973 martial arts classic
- Hong KongChinese special administrative region
- action starPerformer in thrillers
- fight choreographyDesigning staged combat
- cinemaMotion picture theater
Okinawa
Japanese island, martial-arts origin
swing
Suspended recreational seat
- strikeForceful impact or stoppage
- spinRapid rotation around axis
- figure-eightTwo conjoined loops
return · catch · pass · release · block · parry · whip · recoil · momentum · rotation
chain
Linked segments forming length
oak · foam · cord · rope · octagonal · round · grip · handle · connector · joint
karate
Japanese unarmed combat discipline
hapkido · aikido · judo · kickboxing · capoeira · sparring · dojo · blackbelt · forms · competition
Michelangelo
Florentine sculptor and painter
- Ninja TurtlesMutant reptile martial artists
- ninjaJapanese espionage agent
- moviesFeature-length filmed entertainment
videogames · arcade · beat-em-up · action hero · demonstration · performance · tricks · YouTube · cosplay · anime
foam
Bubble-filled substance
beginner · safety · drill · speed · accuracy · conditioning · reflex · sparring · partner · target
prohibited
Officially not permitted
- bannedOfficially disallowed
- restrictedLimited in scope
- weaponInstrument for inflicting harm
contraband · concealed · possession · felony · misdemeanor · confiscated · illegal · regulation · permit · exemption
Enter the Dragon
1973 martial arts classic
- Hong KongChinese special administrative region
- action starPerformer in thrillers
- fight choreographyDesigning staged combat
cinema · legend · icon · philosophy · stuntman · dragon · Hollywood
- martial weaponskatana, shuriken, bo staff, sai, kama
- weaponsknife, gun, sword, swords, rifle
- ancient weaponssword, swords, shield, shields, bow
- Bruce LeeEnter the Dragon, flying kick, Hong Kong, Brandon Lee, Ip Man
- combat artssword fighting, swordfighting, boxing, wrestling, grappling
- combat skillsgrappling, striking, blocking, parrying, dodging