Tonfa: Karate Weapon of Self-Defense (Literary links to the Orient) (Paperback)

by Fumio Demura (Author) "Though not as flashy or as glamorous as the nunchaku, the tonfa is nevertheless an important tool in the kobudo tradition..." (more)
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Product Description
In this fully illustrated book, Demura explores the full range of tonfa tactics: stances, karate and tonfa similarities, tonfa striking techniques, and self-defense applications. Demura is a member of Black Belt’s Hall of Fame.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Black Belt Communications (May 1, 1982)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0897500806
• ISBN-13: 978-0897500807
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #294,124 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent introduction to the tonfa, November 25, 2000

By	Edd Hillman "[e-mail]" (UK) - See all my reviews

This book covers all the fundamental aspects of the tonfa. It looks at stances, basic strikes, swings etc. It is relatively simple and doesn't go into any depth or any advanced techniques, so I consider this book to be only a reference source for the seasoned tonfa practitioner. But anyone who's new to the tonfa should most certainly buy this book. It will lay a strong foundation in their techniques as they move onto more advanced levels.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Tonfariffic, November 8, 2000

By	Grant Meredith (ballarat, victoria Australia) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Another solid text from our friend Sensei Demura. This is part of his popular set on Okinawan Weaponry and well worth the cost. Portrayed in the book is weapon history, basic stances, grips, blocks and strikes. Demura also covers self defense applications against many various attacks. For all Karate and Kobudo students I would reccomend this book!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Classic Refernce Tool for Okinawan Weapons, December 31, 1999

By	C. Pellitteri (Upland, CA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Sensei Demura's books are a must have for any traditonal martial artist, or anyone wishing to understand the true natue and application of traditional Okinawan Weapons.
It covers the basic grips, strikes, stances, and blocks with a basic kata (form) and even some self-defense applications.
The pictures are relatively easy to follow and each has a discription of the technique involved.
This series of weapons books from Demura Sensei is considered by many to be the classics of weapons texts. Although they are a little dated, and learning any weapon is easier from DVD or video, it is a great reference piece and a must have for any serious student of the martial arts and kobudo.