Continued practice with the tonfa can help improve balance, coordination and physical strength. When wielded properly, this deceptively simple weapon becomes a graceful and poetic extension of the martial. Techniques of defense with the tonfa karate weapons. First released in 1982, tonfa has been reprinted more than twodozen times.
Tonfa soke hausels guide to okinawan martial arts self. The tonfa can also be wielded in such a way as to use the knob as a striking implement similar to a okbudo. Karate weapon of selfdefense digital edition with bonus content by fumio demura available from rakuten kobo. Nearly all basic karatedo moves can be duplicated with a weapon in your hand, therefore, the perfection of basic moves is a necessity for weapons training. It consists of a stick with a perpendicular handle attached a third of the way down the length of the stick, and is about 1520 inches 380510 mm long. Tonfa karate weapon of self defense the type of force used is not always an issue at trial, as a person charged with simple assault is not accused of causing or attempting to cause serious bodily injury. Finish by thrusting the heel of the left tonfa into the face and striking the back of the head with the right tonfa. Counter by pushing the bo down with the left tonfa, and smash the right tonfa into the side of the head. He has appeared in a number of hollywood filmsincluding the island of dr. In this video we are going to learn how to use the tonfa which is a traditional martial arts weapon. Tonfa soke hausels guide to okinawan martial arts selfdefense weapons the tonfa is one of many martial arts weapons taught to traditional shorinryu karate students by soke hausel. Karate weapon of selfdefense has 1 available editions to buy at. With dulled points, the sai is now a karate training weapon.
As with other martial arts weapons, make sure to consult your instructor for sizing and class considerations before making your purchase. Whats the best martial arts weapon for street fight self defense. Senpai florence defends attack and follows up with strike using tonfa at the arizona hombu dojo. The same strikes and blocks used in kobudo are used in karate with some minor modifications. The idea in training is that the weapon is an extension of the arm, and you use many of the same techniques with weapons that you would use in openhanded karate. Members also train in kobido, or better known as samurai weapons. Tonfa martial arts devastating tonfa techniques youtube. Written by master of kobudo ancient selfdefense weapons fumio demura, this book collects his separate works on karate weapons in one volume as one of the most highly respected and influential karateka in the world, fumio demura has written several books on karate weapons, including tonfa, sai, nunchaku, kama, and bo. Best martial arts weapon for street fight self defense. This classic, bestselling book, originally published by ohara publications, solidified demuras reputation as the worlds leading educator in okinawan kobudo weaponry and set the standard for instructional books on the subject.
The tonfa is a very basic weapon and simple in its appearance, however, it is a. Training kobuo involves using one tonfa and two tonfa in selfdefense techniques. If you are looking for something to do each week that requires only a good nature, come join us at 60 w. Tonfa weapons, otherwise known as the tong fa or tuifa, are a traditional okinawan fighting weapon used for blocking and striking.
For our purposes today, well be focusing on edc weapons that deal some damage especially selfdefense weapons, but of course some everyday weapons can be 5 deadly sai weapon types so you like sai, but youre not sure which one to get. How the tonfa figures into karate techniques today, while there is no hardandfast rule, the art of kobudo generally uses two tonfa one in each hand. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. The most useful weapons for present day self defense are either the bo or the jo, usually. Check out our extensive selection of martial arts weapons books that will help you learn great techniques from the comfort of your home.
For those not familiar with it, tonfa are a handheld weapon that look like a 1 to 2inch thick piece of hardwood about 68 inches longer than the forearm, with a handle about 4. He was pat moritas martial arts stunt double in the first, third and fourth karate kid films. All students who train at the arizona hombu in the phoenix valley learn to use this weapon. The tonfa is also an excellent tool for the development. The point at which the blade and handle join in the weapon model normally has a nook with which a bo can be trapped, although this joint proved to be a weak point in the design, and modern day examples tend to have a shorter handle with a blade that begins. Commonly composed of oak, natural or hardwood, the modern tonfa is also available in rubber, foam or polypropyene.
Demura holds the rank of 9th dan in shitoryu karate. If youre looking for a weapon outside the mainstream, one of these will be perfect for you. Hausel poses for hall of gonfa induction photo at the. Peaceful warrior martial arts and healing center 37,593 views 2. Sai and tonfa are okinawan weapons, and the cane is used in multiple styles including hapkido, bartitsu, and kali. One can also thrust either end of the shaft ushiro atama or zen atama to strike an attacker. We feature a wide selection of katana, fighting gear, karate uniforms, bo staffs and other martial arts weapons. Karate weapon of selfdefense ebook by fumio demura. Moreau, the karate kid series, mortal kombat, and rising sunand his.
The point at which the blade and handle join in the weapon model normally has a nook with which a bo can be trapped, although this joint proved to be a weak point in the design, and modern day examples tend to have a shorter handle with a blade that begins following the line of. How to use the tonfa step by step guide the martial. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Indented pommel prevents slippage during intense training. Japanese weapon of selfdefense book by tadashi yamashita on sale at karatemart. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. The bo is one of the five weapons systematized by the early okinawan current use.
The academy of karate martial arts supplies martial arts supermarket is one of the largest martial arts supply companies in the usa and has been serving martial arts enthusiasts for over 26 years. The kama is a traditional farming sickleand considered one of the hardest to learn due to the inherent danger in practicing with such a weapon. Karate weapon of selfdefense a musthave for martial arts students, especially those studying kobudo. Fumio demura is a black belt hall of fame member and one of the most respected weapons masters in the world. In kobudo the weapon is simply used as an extension of the body. Televised bouts of no holds barred fighting such as ulitimate fighting championships or pride matches have done wonders. Karate legend and black belt hall of fame member fumio demura displays his weapons expertise in tonfa. Moreau, the karate kid series, mortal kombat, and rising sunand his strenuous demonstration. Training also involves using one tonfa and two tonfa in selfdefense techniques. I love the tonfa and this is the weapon i keep next to my bed just in case. Advanced tonfa japanese weapon of selfdefense academy.
One of the basic moves for this weapon utilizes the fact that a fisherman fighting on the beach would be able to fling sand at an opponent. The powerful blocks and the straight, penetrating blows of karate all are strengthened by the tonfa, which can be used in simple adaptation of emptyhand techniques. Fumio demura, demura fumio, born september 15, 1938 is a well known japanese master of karate and kobudo traditional weaponry. For those not familiar with it, tonfa are a handheld weapon that look like a 1 to 2inch thick piece of hardwood about 68 inches longer than the forearm, with a handle about 4 or 5 inches from one end. Tonfa karate weapon of selfdefense tonfa karate weapon. Preparing to block the tonfa by assuming a modified cat stance. Though not as flashy or as glamorous as the nunchaku, the tonfa is nevertheless an important tool in the kobudo tradition, says karate weapons master fumio demura in his classic book tonfa. Commonly composed of oak, natural or hardwood, the modern tonfa is also available in rubber. His books on sai, bo, tonfa, and nunchaku are among the most popular in martial arts instructional literature. Arizonas guide to tonfa martial arts weapon of selfdefense. Two tonfa in the hands of an expert make a poetic and graceful contribution to the art of kata. Even lawenforcement agencies use the tonfa as a replacement for the baton. See more ideas about martial arts weapons, martial arts and martial. Though they are historically described as the descendent of the police baton, unlike police nightsticks, martial arts tonfas are often wielded in pairs.
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