From the movie screens of the seventies and eighties to Karate competitions across the nation, one distinct weapon has stood out prominently, and that was the nunchaku. This traditional Japanese weapons was a favorite of Bruce Lee, was used by the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle, Michelangelo, and has earned a bad reputation as a violent option for street gangs. But with all this fictional and real-life exposure, the question must be asked; Is this tool viable for personal self-defense?