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In Eskrima, the most basic weapon is the Yantok, which is a rattan stick. Yantok are generally 24 to 28 inches long and are lightweight.

The white belt represents the beginning of new knowledge. That's why beginners in different forms of martial arts wear a white belt. Students with white belts begin by learning the fundamentals of their martial art.

Nunchakus are not expensive and generally cost between $7 and $20.

You can buy a Nunchaku at the following websites: http://www.karatedepot.com/nunchaku.html, http://www.martialartshop.co.uk/categories/Martial-Art-Weapons/Nunchaku/, http://www.kingofswords.com/Nunchuck.html

Originally, the Nunchaku was used for farming in order to thresh rice and soy beans.

In Feudal Japan, the only class that was able to use the Katana sword is the warrior class, or the Samurais. All other classes and people were prohibited from wearing the Katana.

In Filipino Martial Arts, the spear weapon is called Sibat. They are made of rattan and have a sharp head that is single-edged, double-edged or barbed.

The Katana was first used in the late 14th century during the Muromachi period by the Samurais of Feudal Japan.

The Katana was last used as a deadly weapon in World War 1. Today, with the advancement of weapons and technology, the Katana sword has no place in modern warfare.