nunchuk

Linked striking sticks

Nunchucks are a martial arts weapon consisting of two short sticks connected by a chain or cord, swung and spun for striking.

Originating in Okinawa, they became iconic through Bruce Lee films and are now associated with martial arts training and ninja imagery.

Also spelled nunchaku.

A Wii nunchuk is the motion controller attachment, named for its shape and tethered design.

weapon

martial arts

Codified fighting systems

  • flailSwing limbs erratically
  • chainLinked segments forming length
  • handlePart for gripping

strike · swing · combat · self-defense · wooden · foam · training · sparring · illegal · concealed

brucelee

Enter the Dragon

1973 martial arts classic

film · iconic · choreography · speed · skill · mastery · exhibition · Hong Kong cinema · martial artist · legend

okinawan

traditional

Following long-held customs

karate · dojo · kata · ancient · peasant · origin · practice · discipline · form · heritage

gaming

Wii

Motion-sensing game console

attachment · wireless · accessory · Wiimote · waggle · boxing · sports · remote · console · peripheral

tmnt

Michelangelo

Florentine sculptor and painter

  • turtleShell-encased reptile
  • ninjaJapanese espionage agent
  • cartoonAnimated or humorous illustration

orange · pizza · cowabunga · Donatello · Leonardo · Raphael · comic · animated · hero · mask

Categories
Opposites
weapon type/form

nunchukstaff

Organization's workers collectively

bo staff · quarterstaff · club · lance · pike

combat range

nunchukbow

Respectful forward inclination

crossbow · firearm · rifle · shuriken · throwing star

defensive vs. offensive tools

nunchukshield

Handheld defensive armor

armor · helmet · body armor · buckler · protective gear

Family

nunchaku, nunchucks

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG