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nunchaku

[nuhn-chah-koo] / nʌnˈtʃɑ ku /


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While stealing moments to train for an upcoming nunchaku scene — the signature weapon of martial arts legend Bruce Lee, whose writings inspired the project — Koji accidentally smacked himself in the head, he admits.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 10, 2022

“Clearly, my years of martial arts training paid off. Pulled my old nunchaku out of storage … like riding a bike,” Mr. Brnovich captioned the five-second clip.

From Washington Times May 14, 2019

And from the counter he lifted a set of nunchaku and waved them in the air.

From Washington Post Jun. 23, 2017

Now that police are realizing the limitations of Tasers, Orcutt said he hopes that with proper training the nunchaku could revolutionize how police detain unruly suspects.

From The Guardian Oct. 27, 2015

She sighed as she put the battle-ax back, then flipped out a pair of nunchaku.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda




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