# Lightsabre Nunchucks Martial Arts Gear Encourages Star Wars Geeks to Work Out By Cowbag | Published 2008-12-26 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightsabre-nunchucks-star-wars-martial-arts References: [uniquedaily](http://www.uniquedaily.com/lightsaber-meets-nunchucks/) Martial art Star Wars fans: [Christmas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingerbread-atat-walker) may have just passed, but the next one has clearly come very early. These [Star Wars nunchucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pink-soldier-saber) are pretty darn mental, and they are easy peasy to make since this guy has done all the hard work for you. There is a “how to” guide online, so take a break from stuffing your face with Turkey and check it out! Miserable sods won't let the film (with the so rubbish rave music) be embedded on this post, but [view it here](http://www.techeblog.com/index.php/tech-gadget/feature-when-lightsaber-meets-nunchucks). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sci-fi Themed Exercise Equipment:** There is a growing trend of integrating science fiction into exercise equipment designs, targeting the fan communities with innovative products. - **DIY Martial Arts Equipment:** A trend was identified for the production and customization of martial arts gear by enthusiasts, opening up new business opportunities for DIY kit manufacturers. - **Pop Culture Fitness Accessories:** Fitness routine accessories with pop culture references are increasingly becoming an important part of physical exercise equipment, catering to niche markets. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fitness Equipment:** Manufacturers of fitness equipment can drive innovation by integrating popular culture into their product line for more personalized consumer experience. - **DIY Kit Manufacturing:** Creating, designing and selling kits to customize and make your own martial art gear has emerged as a new market for DIY kit manufacturers. - **Pop Culture Merchandise:** The world of pop culture merchandise can expand into fitness accessories, targeting a niche market of sci-fi and fantasy fans. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Motion-Activated Sci-Fi Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hasbro-2.md) - [Sci Fi-Inspired Desk Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightsaber-lego.md) - [Dark Sci-Fi Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darc-sport.md) - [Laser Sword Hard Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seagate-lightsaber-collection-firecuda-ssd.md) - [Movie-Inspired Digi-Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-tamagotchi.md) - [Sci-Fi Bath Soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-bath-soap.md) - [Mindfulness Animation Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-mindfulness-movement.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Desktop Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-orbitkey-desk-mat.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Classical Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sen-donnan.md)