Summary
The Tonfa is a wooden weapon that originated in China. Essentially it is a stick with a perpendicular handle located one third the way down its length. The Tonfa is used in pairs and is an ideal weapon for blocking and striking an opponent.
HISTORY
It was originally a bean and/or rice grinder. Its circular movements made it suitable for implementation on farms. The ends of the Tonfa were used for direct punches, while the side of it was used for blocking.
PRESENT DAY
Tonfa or the side handle baton was an instrument designed by the Okiwanans, especially to complement the use of weaponry during karate.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: | China |
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ALSO KNOWN AS: | Tong fa, Tuifa |
PARENTHOOD: | One-handed weapon |
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ALSO KNOWN AS: | Tong fa, Tuifa |
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JOB TITLE: | One-handed weapon |
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COUNTRY: | China |
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ALSO KNOWN AS: | Tong fa, Tuifa |
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DESCRIPTION: | One-handed weapon |
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ACOSSIATED INDIVIDUALS
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ACOSSIATED ATHLETES
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Plastic Fighting Axe
The Blitz Plastic Fighting Axe is perfect for training drills, self-defence techniques and demonstrations. 57cm long x 26cm widest point.
£34.99
Black Oak Round Tonfa
Used to block sword attacks in many Martial Art traditions, the Blitz Wooden Black Oak Tonfa is made from a dense black oak.
£14.99
Foam Cord Nunchaku
Capable of blocking and striking. Allows for trapping and throwing. Practice training aid only. 12" in length. Made from foam.
£8.99
Blitz Plastic Kama
A pair of hard moulded plastic kama. Very tough with grooves on the handle and made of two piece plastic. Ideal for training.
£14.99
Blitz White Oak Bokken
Our white oak bokken is made from a durable hard wood and is the perfect practice sword katana. 102cm long (40 inch).
£23.99
Blitz Rubber Sai
13 Inch rubber sai for safely training whilst keeping the realism of this superb weapon. Ideal for beginners and juniors to practice.
£17.99
Ball Bearing Nunchaku
Blitz Black Hard Rubber Ball Bearing Nunchaku. Capable of blocking and striking. Allows for trapping and throwing.
£15.99
Blitz Plastic Tonfa
Used to block sword attacks in many Martial Art traditions, this unbreakable Tonfa withstands the most intense sparring sessions.
£19.99
Blitz Foam Tonfa
Made of black foam with inner PVC. Ideal for beginners and juniors to practice with confidence and injury free. Sold as a pair.
£15.99
Tonfa Weapon Case
Black vinyl outer shell with red inner lining. Holds one pair of tonfa. Complete with carrying handles. Dimensions: 67cm x 25cm.
£23.99
Practices
PHILOSOPHY
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