Nunchaku is one of the most popular weapons in martial arts and is made up of two sticks connected by a short chain or rope. One stick is held with both hands while the other is used as a striking weapon. The purpose of this weapon is to "beat" or strike an opponent....

When people think of Japanese weapons and combat, they typically focus on samurai swords. That's not all that Japan has to offer, though. A lesser-known iconic Japanese weapon is the ninjato sword. The word "ninja" likely comes from the term "shinobi no....

Ninja weapons are tools and weapons used by ninjas. The ninja might use weapons such as shuriken, darts, or smoke bombs. A weapon can be anything that the ninja uses to inflict harm on the enemy, from daggers and swords to bows and arrows. There is no....

A shuriken is a traditional Japanese concealed weapon that was generally utilized for the purposes of ninjutsu in order to distract, at which point an individual could then stealthily attack. The name "shuriken" translates specifically....