A weapon of the martial arts, made up of two sticks of equal length and connected by a chain or cord. They originated in Okinawa from rice flails when the common people were banned from bearing iron weapons (blades.)
by Kyle Raiewski January 9, 2004
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It is NOT a ninja weapon, as many people believe, as it originated outside of Feudal Japan. Also, the term 'nunchucks' was coined by the Americans after discovering the weapon, but it is an acceptable name for the weapon.
The major disadvantage of the weapon is the possibility of an opponent catching the weapon in his hand/s and pulling it out of your hands, leaving you disarmed.
It is NOT a ninja weapon, as many people believe, as it originated outside of Feudal Japan. Also, the term 'nunchucks' was coined by the Americans after discovering the weapon, but it is an acceptable name for the weapon.
The major disadvantage of the weapon is the possibility of an opponent catching the weapon in his hand/s and pulling it out of your hands, leaving you disarmed.
The nunchaku is my favourite weapon! Lose fear of the weapon by spinning it in circles around your body, then focus on maintaining control of the weapon after striking an object with it. Takes practice, and a lot of bruises to master it, but hey-ho.
by Mr Munchkins September 23, 2005
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Commonly called "nunchucks", these are wood, plastic or other cylindrical material, connected by a chain or cord, to form a close-combat weopon.
The common strike method is the wrist snap, spinning the "chucks" around the pivots in the chain, striking your enemy multiple times quickly.
The common strike method is the wrist snap, spinning the "chucks" around the pivots in the chain, striking your enemy multiple times quickly.
by Denis Baldwin December 19, 2003
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Get the NUNCHAKU mug.A weapon of Okinawan origin most commonly consisting of two short cylindrical pieces of wood connected by a short length of chain or rope.
In the right hands, these can be effective weapons, however more often than not they are more of a danger to the wielder than anybody else. Even so, owning this weapon is strictly controlled or prohibited in many countries.
In the right hands, these can be effective weapons, however more often than not they are more of a danger to the wielder than anybody else. Even so, owning this weapon is strictly controlled or prohibited in many countries.
by Ishida19 July 8, 2010
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Get the Poop-nunchaku mug.Weapon consisting of twin ukeleles, held together by a metal chain. Wielded by martial artists with a musical twist.
"How dare you criticise my chord progression, I'm gonna give you a nunchakukelele battering you'll never forget! It'll be music to your ears."
by Burybob January 9, 2014
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