May 1, 1982 · Though neither as flashy nor as glamorous as the nunchaku, the tonfa is an essential tool in the kobudo tradition of self-defense. When wielded properly, this deceptively simple weapon becomes a graceful and poetic extension of …

Mar 16, 2015 · Announcing the digital edition of Tonfa: Karate Weapon of Self-Defense by Fumio Demura! Author Fumio Demura began his training in martial arts in his early years. He studied kendo as a means of building strength and improving health, and later added karate to …

Sep 30, 2022 · When wielded properly, this deceptively simple weapon becomes a graceful and poetic extension of the martial artist’s open-hand techniques. By following Master Demura’s detailed photos and instructions in this classic text, you will unleash the true power of this ancient weapon and training tool.

Dec 1, 1987 · In this definitive book on the advanced techniques of the tonfa, weapons expert Yamashita covers gripping, flipping, blocking, striking, block and counter, a karate kata adapted for tonfa, kumite, self-defense and a traditional tonfa kata. Fully illustrated.

May 1, 1982 · Though neither as flashy nor as glamorous as the nunchaku, the tonfa is an essential tool in the kobudo tradition of self-defense. When wielded properly, this deceptively simple weapon becomes a graceful and poetic extension of …