I remember stumbling across one of your videos years ago. So glad to see Tonfa tutorial. I was introduced to more than 12 Tonfa years ago, and only recently revisited them. The simplicity and augmentation to already applicable body strikes is mind blowing. Genuinely one of the most versatile martial weapons in existence . really enjoyed this vid.
I picked up a bo, after years of not practicing any martial arts, and realized, recently, that I had a pair of tonfa that I received as random donation from an absolute stranger just giving out their stuff. I've started learning to work with these two weapons thanks to your videos.
My personal favorite things about the Tonfa 1. It is surprisingly amazing for joint locking. 2. Gwai means crutch, it's a double set based off of Bodhidharma's Crutch called the Ox Horn Crutch. 3. China and Japan both share this weapon and if it's the Chinese origin or a shortened cane or the Japanese origin of a mill crank handle, the origins are unexpected and fascinating. 4. Single or Double, they are extremely effective defensive weapons and can block practically any weapon. ( Included the over hyped Katana) 5. They are perfect for duel wielding with any other single handed weapon. My personal favorite combo is Gwai in the left hand, Dao in the right.
I played shadow fight before im grade 5 i beat lnyx hermit butcher wasp widow shogun but i didn't download it anymore because im boring so i delete by the way my favorite weapon in there is the staff
I've had very little weapons training, but always loved the tonfa. It's a very organic-feeling weapon to me, a natural extension of the few years of martial arts training (basic Jeet Kun Do/ american freestyle) that I did have the chance to take. Love this video.
i have spent many years training and teaching chucks but the tonfa are my grail. perfect balance between offense and defence. this may be the best video of yours ive seen seen
I never listen to people when they tell me to click the like button. Somehow, you are so sympathetic and cool, i don't want to disappoint you. You are a good teacher and i would pay to train live with you. Thanks for giving us the opportunity to learn from you for free.
I suppose you could use the 柺 character, but I've seen the 拐 character used way more often to describe this weapon. Also if you use 2 of them it's pronounced Shuāng Guǎi 雙拐. (1st and 3rd tone) The 套路/form looks awesome btw. Glad to see you're one who promotes this weapons Chinese roots, not just the Japanese ones. Also the symbols you wrote say Shaolin. Keep making more videos! ;)
oh man,you know all kinds of stuff which i love to learn, I would like to learn Tonfaatoo,i already learned staff and nunchaku alone and improved again by watching ur videos
You should really do more videos involving the tonfas. I take taekwondo and do the tonfas and I honestly think that the tonfas are often underestimated and under used by many people in martial arts. You don't see many things on the tonfas online or on RUclips. You could find probably a billion thing on the bo staff or the nun chuks, but never anything on the tonfas. I would just really appreciate seeing more people spread the amazing features of the tonfas and what you could do with them online.
Just got a set. We're living in a crazy world right now.. I have all levels of self defense weapons, but 'less lethal' is my preference for practical purposes. Thanks for the video!
cool I just picked up a pair of these at a yard sale earlier today for 1$ a piece. They are wooden and feel pretty solid and im looking forward to learning how to use them, thanks for the vid man lots of good info.
Greeting master this is Buminhathan from Chennai i so proud to be see this all technique videos.i am also live for martial arts.i am not eligible to blessing u. all the best sansi thanks.
Ah the Tonfa. I remember a sports illustrated book about this weapon that I checked out from the town library. It's a baton with a handle that insures a better grip. Fumio Damura.
I absolutely love this kata. It is short and easy. Being 16 and having a 1 track mind makes it hard for me to learn some katas. So this one is nice. This channel and the kung fu has turned my life around.
Master Mace - from a combatives, and long-time instructor perspective - your katas are great for Tai Chi, but not for hurting people. The two, *have* to be separate things - intentional violence has to be fast, deliberate, and utterly devastating. Tai Chi is used to bring patience, and temperance to violence - the movements simulate violence, but the spirit of Tai Chi is non-violence. Incorporating some PR-24 techniques into your program, for the lessons that are specific to violence, might not be a bad idea. The Tonfa operates off of human body mechanical, kinetic energy and... intent. You can "whip" a Tonfa, with the whole body behind it - to devastating effect. Hit not just the body of your enemy, but your enemy's weak areas. Then, have a cup of tea with them... 😄 💖 and respect Master Mace. 🤘🤠🤘
Tonfa Martial Arts - Devastating Tonfa Techniques. I love the Tonfa and this is the weapon I keep next to my bed just in case! In Chinese it is called the Guai (3rd tone) 柺 and the tonfa is tremendously powerful. Watch me use the tonfa to destroy a thick bo staff made out of rattan! Double Tonfa is today's Weekend Weapon of Kung Fu! Enjoy
Just found your videos and have enjoyed everything I have seen so far. You teach very well. The tonfa is one of my favorite weapons. Blending attack and defence so perfectly. Allowing for strong forearm blocks and devastating strikes. One of the best weapons next to the katana.
Tonfa is a great weapon, it is the first weapon I teach in my school, I also see it used as a melee weapon in the armed component of Okinawan martial arts. So I teach it in that manner. It is a cool weapon!! Thank you for this video!
Epic. A nice weapon of choice - it is legal, semi-lethal (depends on the user), comfortable to use in close quarters, doesn't backfire. The only disadvantage in my opinion is that it is kinda slower than light blade weapons because of the flipping movements (maybe It's just your execution of it, idk). My favourite blunt weapon paired with nunchuks now :D
I just got a really nice set of tonfa from an auction. It is made out of red oak and in really good condition. I'm going to do practice these techniques from your video
I formally train in battojutsu, but have 20+ years in karate. Tonfa is the only other weapon I have bothered to learn. They complement karate better than any other weapon, imo.
at 9:19 Those two symbols together in either order translate to Shaolin, in chinese. separate the left (Shao) translates to forest, and the right (Senlin) is less.
I got some tonfa after the instructors showed how effective they are compare to nunchucks. They did that too where they hit them on a rattan staff. I like the idea of doing push-ups with it.
tonfas are a no joke. i got beatdown by police about two years ago in a protest.hurts very bad.i cant think of a power by a real master of this weapons.probably deadly with proper training.subbed you got nice channel jake
I love the tonfa. Thanks for the video but one thing I will say is there is no substitute for just holding a weapon and having it around you all day. You get the feel for the balance, what it can do and what you as an individual can do with it.
Kung Fu & Tai Chi Center w/ Jake Mace I'm new to your channel and I thank you for making these training videos so people like me can be better martial arts
We were trained with the tonfa.. used in the south African police, I dropped a guy over 6 ft with one stroke after he was threatening, one sweep to the side of his head back hand, dropped and was out of it for 10 minutes , I was actually stressed thinking I had killed him but he woke up with a intensive head ache and a sore jaw and lump of note, I have huge respect for the tonfa I also sleep with my tonfa close by , I agree , used probably one of the best self defense weapons around, keeping your distance, its effectiveness is devastating used correctly..
We used this weapon regularly is the South African Police Riot Unit, a specialized unit in my country in years gone by. Now they don’t know how to use them anymore. So sad. It’s a beautiful weapon and form.
Your performance with each martial weapon is superb.can you clarify whether mastery in all weapons is essential for defence or offence? There were crores of people who never encountered an attack by any body through out their life times. Then what is the fun of learning tens of martial arts?
Yeah, but it was all showmanship. If you're using tonfa in a fight and you need to hit with them more than two or three times, then you're doing it badly wrong. I couldn't help feeling that you were less comfortable with this weapon than others you've demonstrated.
Mat Broomfield Haha! :) This rattan bo staff is dozens of times stronger than a human being! Skull, Bones, Joints, Cartilage would all be DESTROYED with only 1 or 2 hits from the Tonfa Strikes I demonstrate in this video!
My preferred weapon (if only scythes could be folded to the same size as these tonfa) are in fact, tonfa. The reasons I like current ones are here, but the possible custom versions make me think. I mean really - tonfa are like large wooden handguns. Its not too much of a stretch to think they could be combined. Tonfa / desert Eagles. Think about it for a bit. Night people.
Hi!! I just watched your video for the first time about the use of tonfa and it really is amazing!! I have a tonfa at home as well but I am not good at using it. I have a friend way back when I was in high school and he has lots of weapons for training.. He told e to choose from all the weapons he has on his house and I really have a hard time choosing one (probably because he told me to think carefully though "the weapon chooses his wielder not the other way around) so I tried to step back and look at all weapons he has.. then I suddenly notice on thing that actually is quite not standing out of all the weapons he has but caught my attention.. that's the tonfa. so I felt something to it and decided that I will use that as my weapon of choice no matter what happens :) ........ I kept on looking at the tonfa and among the other weapons and my other friends said that its not that deadly.... Well they have a point because it does not have a blade like swords or the naginatas or quite long like staff or rods to put enemies at the distance. But I think I can use it for defense :) ... I think what is important is defense... there are places that I cannot bring sharp objects or narrow places where long weapons are not advisable to use. but by using a tonfa I can say that it will be a perfect extension of my body and just move the way my body really works:) I would love to learn more about the tonfa and how to be better on using it :) I hope you can help me more .. thanks!
Love using my tonfas- helps at competitions because most everyone uses the frickin plain ol' bo staff
I love the tonfa, but don't doubt the Bo!
... do you have a good relationship with your neighbors?
exactly what i thought too
unholyXromance Honestly if he's my neighbor, I learn everything from him. Besides I want to learn martial arts.
His neighbors must be spying him with drones
Pretty sure he isn't worried about home owning neighbours
LOL
I remember stumbling across one of your videos years ago. So glad to see Tonfa tutorial. I was introduced to more than 12 Tonfa years ago, and only recently revisited them. The simplicity and augmentation to already applicable body strikes is mind blowing. Genuinely one of the most versatile martial weapons in existence . really enjoyed this vid.
I picked up a bo, after years of not practicing any martial arts, and realized, recently, that I had a pair of tonfa that I received as random donation from an absolute stranger just giving out their stuff. I've started learning to work with these two weapons thanks to your videos.
Tonfas are fun but bo skills are essential!
My personal favorite things about the Tonfa
1. It is surprisingly amazing for joint locking.
2. Gwai means crutch, it's a double set based off of Bodhidharma's Crutch called the Ox Horn Crutch.
3. China and Japan both share this weapon and if it's the Chinese origin or a shortened cane or the Japanese origin of a mill crank handle, the origins are unexpected and fascinating.
4. Single or Double, they are extremely effective defensive weapons and can block practically any weapon. ( Included the over hyped Katana)
5. They are perfect for duel wielding with any other single handed weapon. My personal favorite combo is Gwai in the left hand, Dao in the right.
William Woodard I’m gunna try it with chain whip
Finally! I love your tutorials. They help so much when starting to learn weapon basic. The Tonfa is personally one of my favorites.
I've always wanted to use the Tonfas. I've used them in Shadow Fight 2 (geeky, I know xD) and the just look so cool! :3
empyrean trash same
ohnozahra my fav weapon in shadow fight 2
I have the Tonga in real life and in shadow fight 2 but I have the blaster and regular tonfa
I played shadow fight before im grade 5 i beat lnyx hermit butcher wasp widow shogun but i didn't download it anymore because im boring so i delete by the way my favorite weapon in there is the staff
I don't know why they haven't put tonfas in shadow fight 3 though
I've had very little weapons training, but always loved the tonfa. It's a very organic-feeling weapon to me, a natural extension of the few years of martial arts training (basic Jeet Kun Do/ american freestyle) that I did have the chance to take. Love this video.
I love how the dogs are just watching you like "oooohhh I wanna learn that."
One of my favorite weapons is the tonfa
Dude: Here's a sequence to learn
Doggos: Yes master teach us!!
i have spent many years training and teaching chucks but the tonfa are my grail. perfect balance between offense and defence. this may be the best video of yours ive seen seen
I never listen to people when they tell me to click the like button. Somehow, you are so sympathetic and cool, i don't want to disappoint you. You are a good teacher and i would pay to train live with you. Thanks for giving us the opportunity to learn from you for free.
It's not about who comes out on top today. It's about who or what caused the most harm.
tonfas look fun to hit shit with
+giovanni franchi XD
This is one of the first weapon I learned in martial arts and it remains my favorite weapon that and the Sword and Dagger in Arnis.
ive always wanted to learn to use this weapon it will always be a personal fave
I suppose you could use the 柺 character, but I've seen the 拐 character used way more often to describe this weapon. Also if you use 2 of them it's pronounced Shuāng Guǎi 雙拐. (1st and 3rd tone) The 套路/form looks awesome btw. Glad to see you're one who promotes this weapons Chinese roots, not just the Japanese ones. Also the symbols you wrote say Shaolin. Keep making more videos! ;)
oh man,you know all kinds of stuff which i love to learn, I would like to learn Tonfaatoo,i already learned staff and nunchaku alone and improved again by watching ur videos
Hi jack thank you very much for this. I was desperately looking for this.
Reminds me of the garden in karate kid 3. Kept expecting Terry Silver to walk in.
I actually have wanted to use them since I first saw how cool they looked on the video game Dynasty warriors years ago. Cool one :-)
Fantastic ... its great too see and to Hear how easy you make it sound .... Great kata indeed ...Great work thank you indeed )))))
I have used Tonfa in the Okinawa style for many years.
I own a pair of Tonfas and this really helped me advance in using them. Thanks!
Gotta say man, these videos are awesome. Please continue to make them.
the way he uses the tonfa hurts my soul
Looks like a cop beating a minority!!
You should really do more videos involving the tonfas. I take taekwondo and do the tonfas and I honestly think that the tonfas are often underestimated and under used by many people in martial arts. You don't see many things on the tonfas online or on RUclips. You could find probably a billion thing on the bo staff or the nun chuks, but never anything on the tonfas. I would just really appreciate seeing more people spread the amazing features of the tonfas and what you could do with them online.
Yes out of the blunt weapons tonfas aren't really the most picked but they are really cool
Dude you have really nice stances. Ive been training 11 years and im still impressed
Just got a set. We're living in a crazy world right now.. I have all levels of self defense weapons, but 'less lethal' is my preference for practical purposes. Thanks for the video!
Your dogs seem to be big fans! :)
cool I just picked up a pair of these at a yard sale earlier today for 1$ a piece. They are wooden and feel pretty solid and im looking forward to learning how to use them, thanks for the vid man lots of good info.
aight breaking the bamboo was nice tonfa are cool weapons practical and easy to use nice
Greeting master this is Buminhathan from Chennai i so proud to be see this all technique videos.i am also live for martial arts.i am not eligible to blessing u. all the best sansi thanks.
Ah the Tonfa. I remember a sports illustrated book about this weapon that I checked out from the town library. It's a baton with a handle that insures a better grip. Fumio Damura.
Loving the backyard Sifu Mace!
Honestly choosing a tonfa over a gun for home defense?
Well, it's your life...
Also, you've got a really nice backyard.
Enjoyed the video. Looking forward to getting more out of my Tonfas
Nice fighting technique, I am not a fighter or a martial arts expert but it still looks good, effective and deadly.
Good teacher, good athlet and nice dogs!!
I love your idea of prefering tonfas than gun for breaking defense!
I absolutely love this kata. It is short and easy. Being 16 and having a 1 track mind makes it hard for me to learn some katas. So this one is nice. This channel and the kung fu has turned my life around.
I think this is not kata, but form. Form is something like kata, but have some differencies in it.
You do realise that the guy in the video is a complete fraud and only shows ineffective and made-up-by-himself things in his videos, right?
Master Mace - from a combatives, and long-time instructor perspective - your katas are great for Tai Chi, but not for hurting people.
The two, *have* to be separate things - intentional violence has to be fast, deliberate, and utterly devastating. Tai Chi is used to bring patience, and temperance to violence - the movements simulate violence, but the spirit of Tai Chi is non-violence.
Incorporating some PR-24 techniques into your program, for the lessons that are specific to violence, might not be a bad idea.
The Tonfa operates off of human body mechanical, kinetic energy and... intent.
You can "whip" a Tonfa, with the whole body behind it - to devastating effect.
Hit not just the body of your enemy, but your enemy's weak areas.
Then, have a cup of tea with them... 😄
💖 and respect Master Mace.
🤘🤠🤘
Tonfa Martial Arts - Devastating Tonfa Techniques. I love the Tonfa and this is the weapon I keep next to my bed just in case! In Chinese it is called the Guai (3rd tone) 柺 and the tonfa is tremendously powerful. Watch me use the tonfa to destroy a thick bo staff made out of rattan! Double Tonfa is today's Weekend Weapon of Kung Fu! Enjoy
I've heard about those tonfa weapons. It's a great weapon, anyway. I've seen it in movies, also.
That form was wonderful , Thank you. It reminded me of the Tibetan Kung Fu and Northern Shaolin arts. I have seen. Will keep learning and watching.
Just found your videos and have enjoyed everything I have seen so far. You teach very well. The tonfa is one of my favorite weapons. Blending attack and defence so perfectly. Allowing for strong forearm blocks and devastating strikes. One of the best weapons next to the katana.
Tonfa is a great weapon, it is the first weapon I teach in my school, I also see it used as a melee weapon in the armed component of Okinawan martial arts. So I teach it in that manner. It is a cool weapon!! Thank you for this video!
you have alot of knowledge about all martial art my friend i want to learn some of ur self-defense techniques
Rey Bajar These aren't for "Self defense". These are weapons.
I LOVE using tonfas went training with my brother and sister
Hello from Down under, I love your weapons videos, thanks for sharing!!
Great push-up application for the tonfa. It is a strong weapon for sure!
Epic.
A nice weapon of choice - it is legal, semi-lethal (depends on the user), comfortable to use in close quarters, doesn't backfire. The only disadvantage in my opinion is that it is kinda slower than light blade weapons because of the flipping movements (maybe It's just your execution of it, idk).
My favourite blunt weapon paired with nunchuks now :D
Your videos are brilliant love them
Came here when I googled Lloyd Banning's weapon. Thanks for the info anyway, I respect your discipline.
That was awesome, Jake.
beautifully explained..like it very much both staff and tanfa keep up the good work :)
I absolutely love tonfas there such a beautiful if I wasn't already doing boxing I'd love to lurn to use these
My favorite weapon is the "IAIDO KATANA"because is very cool and pratic
More familiar with the Sai, but I like thses too! 👍
Tonfa, popular in Japanese karate and very practical, ie., PR24
Nice video, thanks for sharing.
Thanks you liking chinese kungfu! Good job
I just got a really nice set of tonfa from an auction. It is made out of red oak and in really good condition. I'm going to do practice these techniques from your video
Out of all the weapons I've worked with tonfa came the most naturally to me. Can be very devastating.
Your neighbours must get quite pissy with that ringing noise whenever you hit that stick on a rack lol
when I saw this a couple of years ago I broke my tonfa thanks to you saying its a good idea to do pushups with them
Sounds like you had a poorly made tonfa, and you should be thankful it broke during training instead of in a fight.
@@Gideon_Judges6 maybe, maybe
I love the form in your kicks
tonfas are great for defense and offense. it matches my flow so its my favorite weapons. 2nd is the staff.
Awww I was expecting shadow fight moves but hey at least this looks cool 😁
Your dogs were instrested
That Tonfa bussiness was cool
I love this weapon. very cool
your bad ass man... I like your style
my favorite is tonfa when I first watch your Vid
I formally train in battojutsu, but have 20+ years in karate. Tonfa is the only other weapon I have bothered to learn. They complement karate better than any other weapon, imo.
I definitely want to try and learn this weapon, thanks for the video!
at 9:19 Those two symbols together in either order translate to Shaolin, in chinese. separate the left (Shao) translates to forest, and the right (Senlin) is less.
I really want to master that weapon...
Looks perfect...
Parrying demon XD
I got some tonfa after the instructors showed how effective they are compare to nunchucks. They did that too where they hit them on a rattan staff. I like the idea of doing push-ups with it.
tonfas are a no joke. i got beatdown by police about two years ago in a protest.hurts very bad.i cant think of a power by a real master of this weapons.probably deadly with proper training.subbed you got nice channel jake
I love the tonfa.
Thanks for the video but one thing I will say is there is no substitute for just holding a weapon and having it around you all day.
You get the feel for the balance, what it can do and what you as an individual can do with it.
awesome brother jake
I got tonfa yesterday and just direct messaged you a video on Instagram of me doing a forehand backhand combo and a double forehand backhand combo
I own these and got mine for free in pretty good condition plus they have the Japanese sale sticker on it
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Kung Fu & Tai Chi Center w/ Jake Mace I'm new to your channel and I thank you for making these training videos so people like me can be better martial arts
What even are your stances.
no thanks
I love your dogs there all like we want master to pay attention oh oh ok hes using a martial arts weapon let's all stand near him
That was pretty cool
Good demonstration! I own a pair. I appreciate the lessons. I will keep watching for lessons.
We were trained with the tonfa.. used in the south African police, I dropped a guy over 6 ft with one stroke after he was threatening, one sweep to the side of his head back hand, dropped and was out of it for 10 minutes , I was actually stressed thinking I had killed him but he woke up with a intensive head ache and a sore jaw and lump of note, I have huge respect for the tonfa I also sleep with my tonfa close by , I agree , used probably one of the best self defense weapons around, keeping your distance, its effectiveness is devastating used correctly..
Great stuff. I am looking to buy a pair of Tonfa.
We used this weapon regularly is the South African Police Riot Unit, a specialized unit in my country in years gone by. Now they don’t know how to use them anymore. So sad. It’s a beautiful weapon and form.
Your performance with each martial weapon is superb.can you clarify whether mastery in all weapons is essential for defence or offence? There were crores of people who never encountered an attack by any body through out their life times. Then what is the fun of learning tens of martial arts?
The Rattan Bo Staff Begins to Die at 10:19 :)
Yeah, but it was all showmanship. If you're using tonfa in a fight and you need to hit with them more than two or three times, then you're doing it badly wrong.
I couldn't help feeling that you were less comfortable with this weapon than others you've demonstrated.
I have used a tonfa in okinawan karate in a weapons sparing tournament and won Bo's were hard for me to beat because of the long range
Mat Broomfield Haha! :) This rattan bo staff is dozens of times stronger than a human being! Skull, Bones, Joints, Cartilage would all be DESTROYED with only 1 or 2 hits from the Tonfa Strikes I demonstrate in this video!
Love your videos and I am very fond of the tonfa, more videos of the TONFA!
Kung Fu & Tai Chi Center w/ Jake Mace It only takes 8 psi of force to break bone.
I enjoy your videos very inspirational to work out and diversify training. Thank you for continuing to post.
My preferred weapon (if only scythes could be folded to the same size as these tonfa) are in fact, tonfa. The reasons I like current ones are here, but the possible custom versions make me think. I mean really - tonfa are like large wooden handguns. Its not too much of a stretch to think they could be combined. Tonfa / desert Eagles. Think about it for a bit. Night people.
Hi!! I just watched your video for the first time about the use of tonfa and it really is amazing!! I have a tonfa at home as well but I am not good at using it. I have a friend way back when I was in high school and he has lots of weapons for training.. He told e to choose from all the weapons he has on his house and I really have a hard time choosing one (probably because he told me to think carefully though "the weapon chooses his wielder not the other way around) so I tried to step back and look at all weapons he has.. then I suddenly notice on thing that actually is quite not standing out of all the weapons he has but caught my attention.. that's the tonfa. so I felt something to it and decided that I will use that as my weapon of choice no matter what happens :) ........ I kept on looking at the tonfa and among the other weapons and my other friends said that its not that deadly.... Well they have a point because it does not have a blade like swords or the naginatas or quite long like staff or rods to put enemies at the distance. But I think I can use it for defense :) ... I think what is important is defense... there are places that I cannot bring sharp objects or narrow places where long weapons are not advisable to use. but by using a tonfa I can say that it will be a perfect extension of my body and just move the way my body really works:) I would love to learn more about the tonfa and how to be better on using it :) I hope you can help me more .. thanks!
I want a pair of tonfa so badly!
You might want to learn to use them first
HoennDPN Well I need a pair to learn don't i?
I love ur Vids
man ive always wanted to try using them
Well presented skills :-)
I really wanna train with these
How many dogs do you have? They all look really cute
Thanks - we have 3 all rescues
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Have you ever accidentally hit one?
@@ebison609 How the hell you accidentally hit one with that shit?