nunchucks
Linked striking sticks
Nunchucks are a martial arts weapon consisting of two short sticks connected by a chain or cord, swung and spun to strike opponents.
Popularized in the West through Bruce Lee films and ninja mythology, they became an icon of 1970s martial arts culture: He practiced with nunchucks in the garage.
Also spelled nunchaku, from Japanese.
Suspended recreational seat
- strikeForceful impact or stoppage
- spinRapid rotation around axis
- twirlRotate rapidly, often playfully
- blockSolid mass, or impede
parry · grip · stance · kata · flow · rhythm · arc · momentum
Grasping parts or manages
- chainLinked segments forming length
- cordFlexible twisted strand
- ropeThick twisted fibers
- woodTree-derived building material
foam · rubber · metal · octagonal · rounded · swivel · length · weight
Japanese unarmed combat discipline
Instrument for inflicting harm
- strikeForceful impact or stoppage
- defenseProtection against harm
- blockSolid mass, or impede
- counterattackOffensive response to aggression
disarm · intimidation · melee · bludgeon · impact · range · speed · feint
Repeated work toward mastery
- disciplineTrained self-control or specialty
- coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
- dexteritySkillful hand coordination
- timingArt of choosing moments
precision · control · balance · skill · proficiency · mastery · repetition · drill
swing
Suspended recreational seat
block · parry · grip · stance · kata · flow · rhythm · arc · momentum · rotation
handles
Grasping parts or manages
wood · foam · rubber · metal · octagonal · rounded · swivel · length · weight · padding
karate
Japanese unarmed combat discipline
weapon
Instrument for inflicting harm
counterattack · disarm · intimidation · melee · bludgeon · impact · range · speed · feint · offensive
practice
Repeated work toward mastery
- disciplineTrained self-control or specialty
- coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
- dexteritySkillful hand coordination
timing · precision · control · balance · skill · proficiency · mastery · repetition · drill · conditioning
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