The Tonfa

The tonfa, a Kobudo weapon,  was a working tool before being used as a weapon.  It was an arm of a millstone  which could easily be removed.

The main parts of the tonfa include: the shaft which consists of a large hardwood body, which covers from the hand to the elbow and a handle, secured at a 90-degree angle.

Techniques:

Blocks:

	High
	Inside Middle
	Outside Middle
	Double Middle
	Outside Double Middle
	Low

Strikes:

	Forward
	Reverse
	Diagonal
	Reverse Diagonal
	Hammer
	Ridge Handle
	Forward Spin
	Reverse Spin
	Upward Spin
	Overhead Spin

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