Daily Archives: September 18, 2014


The Origin of Tonfa 2

Nishiuchi Sensei demonstrating tonfa Most karateka practice at least a little bit of kobudo, or they have seen it done by their sensei or dojo-mates. I will admit that I am far from an expert on kobudo–years ago, I passed a proficiency test with the bo, and nearly passed a proficiency test for sai (failed the “impractical weapon manipulation” requirement), […]