Nunchucks are a weapon consisting of two sticks (usually wood) which are attached at one end by a chain or rope that is short in length. It originates from Okinawan martial arts. There have been popularized by Bruce Lee movies. You typically hold onto one of the sticks and quickly whip your adversary with the other. Being hit by nunchucks can cause serious harm and possibly fatal injuries. Other names for nunchaku include: chainsticks, chuka sticks, karate sticks, or nunchuks.