The tonfa (Okinawan: トンファー tonfā, Chinese: 柺; pinyin: guǎi lit. old man's staff / "crutch", also spelled as tongfa or tuifa, also known as T-baton[1]) is a melee weapon with its origins in the armed component of Okinawan martial arts where it is known as the tunkua.

Tonfa weapons, otherwise known as the tong fa or tuifa, are a traditional Okinawan fighting weapon used for blocking and striking. Though they are historically described as the descendent of the police baton, unlike police nightsticks, martial arts tonfas are often wielded in pairs.

These training tonfas are covered in foam to help you learn how to strike and defend your opponent’s strike without the added pressure of using a more traditional wooden tonfa. They are 20 inches long and offer a comfortable grip style to ensure you can securely hold both tonfas without discomfort.

2023年5月20日 · Also known as tong fa, tuifa, the tonfa is a melee weapon (a weapon employed in close range hand-to-hand combat) that is wielded in pairs. It is currently used in a variety of martial arts practices for both striking and blocking techniques.

Welcome to an in-depth exploration of the versatile and impactful tonfa! This article provides information on the practicality of the tonfa for self-defense, its learning curve, historical background, legal aspects, martial arts that use the tonfa, and where to …

2023年9月9日 · The tonfa is a stick traditionally made from strong red or white oak. It measures between 15 and 20 inches long with a perpendicular handle sticking out about ⅓ of the way down the shaft. The tonfa is meant to be used in pairs.

2023年7月27日 · The tonfa, a powerful Okinawan martial arts weapon, comes in two primary types: traditional wooden and modern adapted forms. The traditional tonfa stick is typically constructed of strong red or white oak and measures 15 to 20 inches long, mirroring the user’s forearm for optimal wielding.

In this article, we will discuss everything you need to know about the Tonfa weapon, including its history, types, how to use it, benefits, common techniques, tips and safety considerations, training with a Tonfa weapon, and where to buy one.

The tonfa is a stick that includes a handle where the person can grip it well. It can go along the forearm to protect the person using it and can even reinforce the arm when the user hits his or her opponent.

The Tonfa (or Tuifa) is a wooden baton-like weapon used in martial arts. It was developed in Okinawa, Japan. The Tonfa’s “extra” handle is the basis for modern police batons (versus the old stick-like batons).