Nunchucks, nunchaku or whatever you call them; you have to admit that these are incredible weapons. Basically, there are two wooden sticks and a long chain is used to connect the sticks.
This makes a nunchaku. Today, I have come up with a basic guide to these weapons. So, here are some important things you must know about the nunchucks:
Nunchaku is an Okinawan Weapon
Nunchucks hail from Okinawa. These were used as agricultural weapons for reaping crops. Specifically, these were popular in China as cool agricultural tools.
However, a Chinese emperor later on discovered that these can be used in warfare. He recognized that these are powerful fighting weapons that they must use to battle the Mongolians.
He trained his army with the weapon and then headed towards the Mongolians and fought them. They managed to defeat them, thanks to the nunchucks.
Since then, these small sized weapons have been recognized as pure warfare weapons in China and other parts of the world.
Bruce Lee Made Nunchucks Famous
Very few people know that Bruce Lee was the man behind the nunchucks. He was the most skillful user of this weapon. Remember his movies during the 1970's and 1980's.
Most of his movies during that era featured the use of nunchucks. Some popular movies include Enter the Dragon, Dynamite and a few others. The weapon was not that popular in the US.
Lee introduced it to the Americans and since then it became quite popular in this part of the world. So, he was the person who made the popular worldwide.
Have You Tried Using Steel Nunchucks?
Do you know that people are using nunchucks for self defense weapons. The original wooden ones are more popular.
However, as of late, people have started using steel chucks for battling the attackers. These are more lethal since the two sticks are made of steel.
They can quickly injure the attacker. It may take just a couple of strikes. So, this is actually the best weapon to use against the attacker and defend.
If you haven’t tried steel chucks, try them now for self defense.
Nunchucks Appeared on Multiple TV Shows
Nunchucks, over the years, have appeared on several TV shows. Most importantly, they appeared on an episode of WWE wrestling show.
Two wrestlers fought each other and one of them used the nunchaku to defeat his opponent. Also, these popular weapons have appeared on different TV shows, apart from the movies.
Nunchucks are Recognized as Martial Arts Weapons
Finally, you must know that they are used as martial arts weapons. Several martial art schools teach fighting and defensive skills with it.
I am talking about all the world, not just China, US and Japan. So, these are some important things you need to know about the nunchucks.
