The nunchaku, nunchucks, or “numchucks” (as they are sometimes called) is an ancient martial arts weapon that most people dismiss as obsolete. The fact is, though, this martial arts tool is actually a very effective means of defending yourself, and one that you can manufacture with a minimum of tools and effort. Closely related to the nunchaku is the manrikigusari, or weighted chain. This book by prolific author Phil Elmore teaches you the basics of moving, carrying, and deploying the nunchaku and weighted chain as weapons of self-defense. In a dangerous world, it pays to know how to wield alternative weapons. With moderate training, anyone can learn to use these tools to defend themselves from violence.