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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