lyrikalgeenus Posted July 15, 2004 Posted July 15, 2004 I have been creating a new tonfa kata for competion (hopfully be done for Sidekick International) which im trying to make the tonfa not only a blocking aid but somthing that can marvel a crowd with eye catching strikes...Although the previous katas have been succesfull in tradional, but I need somthing flashy for open. Any suggestions or help on on strikes or sets would be appreciated!
Shorinryu Sensei Posted July 15, 2004 Posted July 15, 2004 As some of the members of this forum will attest to, I'm totally against "flashy" techniques just for flash sake...especially with the nunchauku. However, at the tournament you're talking about, I believe the flashier the better..correct? IMHO, I don't think the tonfa is your best choice for a flashy weapon, as there are only two ways that the tonfa can be held. The normal way is by the handle, and the fighting method (which a lot of people don't know about) is by the end of the weapon and using the "handle" part to block, trap and strike with. There are just a few ways that the tonfa can be "flipped", so my best advice would be to concentrate on proper execution and holding of the weapon and making as crisp and precise movements as possible. My $.02 worth. My nightly prayer..."Please, just let me win that PowerBall Jackpot just once. I'll prove to you that it won't change me!"
lyrikalgeenus Posted July 16, 2004 Author Posted July 16, 2004 By "flashy" I didnt mean a technique that would be sloppily added to a kata, I meant a technique that would serve to wow the crowd with its degree of difficulty, but would also serve as a meaningful technique in my form....thanks for the advise!
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