Nunchaku

The nunchaku is a traditional East Asian martial arts weapon made of two sticks, traditionally of hardwood such as oak or loquat, joined at their ends by a short chain or rope. Its true origin is uncertain: a Chinese military text from the Northern Song dynasty describes a similar horseback instrument from the western regions, while other accounts trace it to Southeast Asian rice threshing tools or Okinawan horse equipment. Practitioners use it for gripping, locking and striking, with Okinawan traditions emphasizing grappling and Filipino traditions emphasizing striking. The weapon became widely known outside Asia after Bruce Lee featured it in his 1970s films such as Fist of Fury and Enter the Dragon, which led several countries to restrict its ownership.