nunchakus

Chained striking sticks

Nunchakus are a martial arts weapon consisting of two short sticks connected by a chain or cord, swung and spun to strike opponents.

Associated with Okinawan martial arts and popularized by Bruce Lee films, they became iconic enough to be banned in several jurisdictions.

Also called nunchucks.

The singular nunchaku is sometimes used.

construction

wooden

Made from timber

  • bambooTall woody grass
  • foamBubble-filled substance
  • rubberElastic polymer from trees

chain · cord · rope · hardwood · oak · rattan · handle · grip · swivel · bearing

martial

karate

Japanese unarmed combat discipline

sensei · blackbelt · kata · ninjutsu · aikido · wushu · judo · hapkido · kickboxing · sai

motion

swing

Suspended recreational seat

  • arcCurved line segment
  • momentumProduct of mass, velocity
  • spinRapid rotation around axis

twirl · whirl · flourish · pivot · rotation · velocity · centrifugal · dexterity · flick · wield

combat

striking

Noticeably impressive

melee · warrior · knockout · block · disarm · attack · defense · opponent · training · drill

Family

nunchaku

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG