Ninja Martial Arts

  A ninja star is a throwing weapon that is designed to harm or kill an opponent. A ninja may be one who uses the throwing stars as weapons, more specifically in a manner similar to the "lightning bolt" throw. The history and design of the weapon are both shrouded in mystery and folklore. Throwing stars have been found in ancient Japanese art dating back several hundred years. The first written reference to their use was made by an observer of a battle recorded by the 12th-century chronicler Minamoto no Yoshitsune, describing how ninja attacked samurai: "An armed man clad in black clothes suddenly leaped into one's midst".  The ninja was carrying a "long, thin sword in one hand and a large, round shield in the other". It is believed that the ninja introduced Japan to small, portable weapons that could be concealed easily. They were also used as their main equipment for assassinations. The throwing star is shaped like a pentagram or five-point star and

Most nunchucks use a pair of small sticks with a chain. These small sticks are joined together by the chain and wrapped with a grip at the top of each stick. This grip is primarily for striking, but it also provides an effective grip for the nunchaku to wrap around the arm or leg of an opponent.  When wrapped around an opponent's arm and tightened, the nunchaku can be used as a type of garrote, choking weapon. In other forms adapted for grappling, such as Judo's use of katas, there are different shapes and sizes of nunchucks and pairs instead of sets. Some commercial versions of the chain-linked nunchuck replace the chain with a short length of rope, often to make them easier to conceal. Origins of Nunchucks: Nunchaku is often manufactured to be small, lightweight, and easy to carry around and use. These special types of nunchucks are designed to make the weapon easier to perform and provide a better experience than traditional wooden versions. They usually have a spring mecha