tuifa

[BlackBeltKid]

What is a tuifa.

[patusai]

The Tuifa (twee-fa) or Tonfla (tone-fla) or grinder handles is a weapon of MA It has been referred to as a rice grinder although some evidence exists to support it's use as a milestone handle. The tuifa are very effective weapons for striking and blocking. The handle can be used to twirl the weapon thereby increasing it's reach. The sides of the weapon are used primarily for blocking and the ends for striking. Although generally used in pairs it is also an effective weapon when used singularly. Good evidence of this is seen with the adaptation of the Tuifa in a great number of police departments and correctional facilities around the world.

[shotokanbeginner]

The Tuifa (twee-fa) or Tonfla (tone-fla) or grinder handles is a weapon of MA It has been referred to as a rice grinder although some evidence exists to support it's use as a milestone handle. The tuifa are very effective weapons for striking and blocking. The handle can be used to twirl the weapon thereby increasing it's reach. The sides of the weapon are used primarily for blocking and the ends for striking. Although generally used in pairs it is also an effective weapon when used singularly. Good evidence of this is seen with the adaptation of the Tuifa in a great number of police departments and correctional facilities around the world.

is it the same as tonfa?

[strangepair03]

Yes, tuifa/tunfa is the Okinawan hogen(dialect) for the weapon the Japanese call the tonfa.

The Tuifa (twee-fa) or Tonfla (tone-fla) or grinder handles is a weapon of MA It has been referred to as a rice grinder although some evidence exists to support it's use as a milestone handle. The tuifa are very effective weapons for striking and blocking. The handle can be used to twirl the weapon thereby increasing it's reach. The sides of the weapon are used primarily for blocking and the ends for striking. Although generally used in pairs it is also an effective weapon when used singularly. Good evidence of this is seen with the adaptation of the Tuifa in a great number of police departments and correctional facilities around the world.

is it the same as tonfa?

[shotokanbeginner]

thanks for clearing it up I love the tonfa very amazing weapon that isn't held up very high

[strangepair03]

thanks for clearing it up I love the tonfa very amazing weapon that isn't held up very high

It is a shame, I love them too. They are one of the most complicated weapons to handle(in my opinion), and the most underrated.(again, just my humble opinion!)