Tonfa tactics Copyright 2001 Dr. Ted Gambordella Tonfa tactics INTRODUCTION Perhaps no other weapon in karate is as practical, powerful, and versatile as the tonfa, yet no other weapon is so little known and used. I feel that the reasons are twofold. First, while the tonfa is powerful, it is not flashy and can- not be used for that fun and games demonstrated with the nunchaku by so many supposed weapons experts. The crowds love it and those who don't know any better imagine that these are real weapons men. In reality they are only baton twirlers who kick. If you could twirl the tonfa like a gun, set it on fire, and dance with it as you can the nunchaku, it would greatly increase in popularity. ![]() Sai Bo Tonfa Nunchaku Kama (eku will be treated as bo) Has ascertained at least a Shodan in Karate or Jujitsu. Applicant has been actively pursuing Kobudo for a minimum of six months prior to the date of application/test or Shihan's approval _____ (signed) _____ Date. Kobudo Dan Requirements. Second, the tonfa is not easily carried on the body, like a knife or nunchaku, so those who feel insecure unless they are carrying a weapon at their side don't even try to understand the tonfa. This helps account for its lack of popularity. I hope this book will change all of that. The tonfa is a truly remarkable weapon; it has the advantages of a baseball bat, a club, a hammer, a blunt axe, and body' armor. When the tonfa is held down the forearm, the arm is reinforced with three inches of rock-hard wood. No other weapon short of a sword can penetrate your blocks when you use the tonfa to reinforce them. A nunchaku, knife, bat, or bo will bounce off the tonfa. When held by the handle and Copyright 2001 Dr. Ted Gambordella Tonfa tactics flipped with speed and power, the tonfa has the same deadly potential as a baseball bat or a club moves faster, and is easier to control. When held at its top using the handle as a bludgeon, the tonfa has the power of an axe or hammer. With two tonfa you can stop the attacks of several men armed with other weapons, as demonstrated in the final chapter of this book. It is truly a powerful, versatile weapon. One last word: State laws vary, so be sure to find out from your local police department if it is legal to carry a tonfa in your car or on your person. Always remember that the tonfa is a self-defense and karate weapon and should only be used in karate class or, in cases of extreme emergency, to protect your life or the lives of others. Copyright 2001 Dr. Ted Gambordella Tonfa tactics This book has been written as a training and information manual for people and students who may find that they have to defend themselves in the street from attack by those who may have such weapons as knives, bats, clubs, broken bottles, chains, or all of the above. It is intended to be a training manual not in how to use the weapons of the street, but rather in how to defend your- self against unwarranted and unnecessary attack. There are a few instructions in offensive techniques, but they are meant to be used to control the attacker till the police come or till help can arrive. I do not condone nor intend that this book be a manual for those who would use weapons in the street to harm their fellow man for any reason. Ted Gambordella Copyright 2001 Dr. Ted Gambordella Tonfa tactics Holding the Tonfa Position I (basic position): Hold the tonfa by its handle, below the forearm. Be sure to lock the thumb over the fingers and keep the wrist straight so that the tonfa stays down on the forearm. Copyright 2001 Dr. Ted Gambordella Tonfa tactics Position 2: Hold the tonfa by its end. In this position the tonfa is used as a club or hammer. Position 3: Hold the tonfa at its top. In this position the tonfa is used as a stick and is very effective for chokes and pressure points. Copyright 2001 Dr. Ted Gambordella Tonfa tactics Position 4: Hold the tonfa by its handle with the end forward. Ragnarok battle offline ex3 english patch. In this position the tonfa can be used to thrust, parry, and jab Position 5: Hold the tonfa by its handle, on top of the tonfa is used for blocking and thrusting Copyright 2001 Dr.
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