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I purchased a pair of Tonfa the other day just for kicks. I've heard that they are derived from a part on a grinding wheel, any truth to this? If anyone has info on tonfa or can suggest good books and videos please let me know

"Jita Kyoei" Mutual Benefit and Welfare

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LOL; sorry, friend can't help you here...i don't know much about the TONFA except what they look like. :sleep:....oh yea, the police pr24 is based on the TONFA :idea:

 

 

rushman (karate forums sensei)

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Yup the tonfa were once handles for grindwheels (or something similar)

 

They're a nice weapon to use.

 

C ya

 

 

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They have a veratality to be used with stick technique or boxing-punching techniques. Tonfa can be very effective if you realize that you can still use your boxing skills with them. You don't always have to hold them with the handle either, you can hold the other end of the tonfa and use the handle to hook people with.

 

 

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Moobrack

 

Dont get confused...IAMRUSHMAN is correct, the pr24 is based on the tonfa.

 

The cops dont use them over here in England, they use a truncheon.

 

C ya

 

 

"You Are Never Given A Dream Without Also Being Given The Power To Make It True. You May Have To Work For It, However"


Principal Kobudo Instructor & Owner

West Yorkshire Kobudo Academy

2nd Kyu (Matayoshi Okinawan Kobudo, IOKA UK)

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Thanks Ken. I find that I really do like to punch with the tonfa in addition to the swinging strikes. The elbow or forearm strike is nasty too.

"Jita Kyoei" Mutual Benefit and Welfare

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they are also good for defense. blocking against weapons and hands, holding by the handle and protecting the forearm. :nod:

 

then attacking by swinging by the handle or striking with the end. :nod:

 

 

rushman (karate forums sensei)

3rd dan wtf/kukkiwon

"saying nothing...sometimes says the most"--e. dickerson

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