How To Use TONFA For Beginners

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Komentáře • 475

  • @KARATEbyJesse
    @KARATEbyJesse  Před 4 lety +83

    Do you want to learn MORE Kobudo? 🥋 My online course teaches you BO (staff), SAI, TONFA, KAMA, NUNCHAKU, TEKKO, EIKU, TINBE & ROCHIN. Link: www.kobudomastery.com 👍

  • @gothtechsupport2337
    @gothtechsupport2337 Před 3 lety +163

    writing a story where one of my main characters uses tonfa, this was really helpful as I don't want to write them incorrectly! many thanks!

    • @gremlinmaster8994
      @gremlinmaster8994 Před 2 lety +7

      can I ask what the name of the book will be? Or if you've published it, I've been looking for a book with a tonfa user

    • @gothtechsupport2337
      @gothtechsupport2337 Před 2 lety +15

      @@gremlinmaster8994 it’s a nameless WIP as of right now, but if/when i finish it i’ll come back here and reply!

    • @Determinator21
      @Determinator21 Před 2 lety +1

      @@gothtechsupport2337 any updates?

    • @user-rk1ch4ij7u
      @user-rk1ch4ij7u Před 2 lety +1

      @@gothtechsupport2337? 😭

    • @SerialChiller1000
      @SerialChiller1000 Před rokem

      It just struck me as an incredibly practical weapon. Extensions of your limbs, almost literally.

  • @checkpointcharlie127
    @checkpointcharlie127 Před 4 lety +66

    "these hips don't lie" 😂😂 I'm dying

  • @JuliannaHolmes
    @JuliannaHolmes Před 4 lety +111

    I love tonfa! It is such an underrated weapon, especially here in the US. Thank you for posting Jesse Sensei!!

    • @robertwise6916
      @robertwise6916 Před 4 lety +15

      Hmm why US as it is basically the weopon of choice for the police force. Ok they are known as police batons...but it is actually a tonfa. I remember ordering us police style batons for my policemen buddy here in Germany who trained back then in our dojo alther back then in the 90s they where against the law here in Germany

    • @JuliannaHolmes
      @JuliannaHolmes Před 4 lety +13

      Yes it was adopted by many police forces. I was thinking specifically within martial arts competition. It is not performed as often as the Bo, nunchaku, and Kama.

    • @strlRnn
      @strlRnn Před 3 lety +6

      They use them as batons tho. Imagine if cops had 2 and knew how to use them as tonfa. Scary

    • @OndrejSlam
      @OndrejSlam Před 3 lety

      @@strlRnn But it would be useful for sure

    • @deleteduser3455
      @deleteduser3455 Před 3 lety

      I kinda doubt it would be that deadly but it would hurt a lot to get smacked around with them tho the police model is designed to not be deadly it’s a little flexible to have more give (so you don’t go around obliterating jay walkers)

  • @Lilpidgeon
    @Lilpidgeon Před rokem +11

    Dude!😱 Your speed and perfection while using the Tonfa is epic!🔥

  • @jamesnewman6032
    @jamesnewman6032 Před 4 lety +19

    Beautiful and powerful kata! Thank you for sharing this with us.

  • @purplegh0st311
    @purplegh0st311 Před 4 lety +7

    Many years ago I played a game that had the main Hero of the story use these exact weapons. I was in awe of how unique and cool they looked. Thank you for helping me revisit this memory.

    • @ThatGuyCrush
      @ThatGuyCrush Před 4 lety +3

      That was one of the suikoden games right?

  • @Geneveroth
    @Geneveroth Před 2 lety +11

    This is a great video, thanks for uploading! I got my black belt in Tonfa a number of years back and it's awesome to revisit Hamahiga No Tonfa and see it in actual practice! The only thing that disappointed me about my study of Tonfa is that there were literally only two katas I was taught. I hope I can get back in and discover new ones some day!

    • @sergeymartunyuk4507
      @sergeymartunyuk4507 Před 2 lety

      Вам давали базу.Сразу нельзя изучать много ката.Это можно только в одном случае, если вы выбрали тонфа , как профилирующее оружие.Это как было раньше бо в Ямани рю. Чтобы не говорили сенсеи, тонфа и ката все равно пришли из китая, это потом стали создавать что то свое, кихон, методику преподавания.Что то у японцев брали.Но классика китайская и там было всегда все сложнее.Окинавцы упрощали их версии. И в старинных школах ученики изучали 1 ката, максимум 3. Как правило в 1 ката закладывалась вся стилевая техника школы. Все остальное баласт, отвлекает.
      Но так устроен человек: ему не надо много, ему надо больше.

  • @CombatSelfDefense
    @CombatSelfDefense Před 4 lety +7

    That was a wonderful kata, sir. Tonfa are my favorite classical weapon and I was impressed by your work with it.

  • @benjaminvega7186
    @benjaminvega7186 Před 4 lety +10

    These have always been my favorite weapon. I actually made lightsaber tonfa, because I am also a star wars need, out of PVC. Thank you again for your help

  • @breebrat56
    @breebrat56 Před 3 lety +3

    I’m so glad you posted this! I’m researching how to size and select my tonfa. I’m able to start learning how to use them this summer after I get my Red Belt in Tang Soo Do!
    I’m excited, but my master told me they hurt and I’m probably not going to like them. I’m just hoping to learn as many weapons as possible.
    I don’t want to have the knowledge die. My master might be one of the few traditional teachers left in this generation. Soaking up as much as possible!
    Tang Soo! ( bowing 🥋❤️ )

  • @SenseiSeth
    @SenseiSeth Před 4 lety +2

    That kata was so crisp!! Great video 👏

  • @luvlife2786
    @luvlife2786 Před 4 lety

    Outstanding video. Great explanation of the moves and its nice how you take the kata slowly and step by step then repeat it from the beginning. That is how I learned the upper katas as they became more involved.
    Once again, Good job.

  • @briancohen2555
    @briancohen2555 Před 3 lety +1

    My favorite Enkamp video! The Hama Higa I learned has identical kihon but different sequence, and a few moves are also in Geksai, another tonfa kata.. I will suggest to my sensei that we get those pads to practice the bunkai. One kihon you missed: You can grip the tonfa by its long end and use the handle as a hook for groin, neck, limb, or opponent’s weapon (as with sai).

  • @hokutoshinken-chrisarmstro131

    Jesse Enkamp really is just a martial arts genius. The fact he can perform near flawlessly and remember all of these unique katas with and without different weapons is just incredible.
    My previous little karate dojo only had us focus on 10 primary kata and today I can only remember about 4 all the way through! I did shift to mma for a few years so kata was of course not in the training so some my form has gone a bit.

  • @isaacyeon6334
    @isaacyeon6334 Před 4 lety

    You are like one of the highest quality martial art channels, you teach a balance of techniques, philosophy and history of Karate. I’m so glad I got to find this channel

  • @kanagharta9783
    @kanagharta9783 Před 4 lety

    Ohhh thank you a lot! Been waiting for this one!

  • @barrymayes6244
    @barrymayes6244 Před 3 lety

    A great exercise with the pads! I especially like the action ofdrilling into the guard and pushing off with the should. Thanks for sharing!

  • @blindmansbluff
    @blindmansbluff Před 4 lety

    My 1st weapon that I learned.
    Totally lethal... i haven't practiced for months. Great video again Jesse. Gonna get mine back out tomorrow.

  • @Gentledutchman
    @Gentledutchman Před rokem

    I love the passion. Thank you for the vicarious experiences.

  • @everythingbodyweight7012
    @everythingbodyweight7012 Před 4 lety +1

    Great video, absolutely love it, love the weapons tutorial videos.The Tonfa is among my favorite Okinawan Kobudo weapons.

  • @manojkandampully8521
    @manojkandampully8521 Před 4 lety

    Awesome performance.. wow, great. Thank you sensei Jesse for sharing thing this beautiful video..

  • @brianwilliams8033
    @brianwilliams8033 Před 4 lety

    Enkamp Sensei, you are a bad ass with those Tonfa. I have made 5 sets of these for black belts in our dojo and working on my set now. Very excited about putting these drills into practice. Keep up the good work! Brian

  • @lucianoss3278
    @lucianoss3278 Před 4 lety

    Excelente kata com a tonfa, parabéns pelo seu grande trabalho, muito obrigado.

  • @huranku98
    @huranku98 Před 4 lety +1

    Finally my favorite weapons are getting some well deserved love. Thank you!

  • @MrFoxtar
    @MrFoxtar Před 4 lety +1

    Very well executed tonfa kata. Thank you very much for charring your art.

  • @markericsonsalvador9988

    Love it Jesse san. And this is just in time too! Tonfa is my next target weapon in kobudo.
    Thanks as always 🤜🤛

  • @arunbhoopasamudra1136
    @arunbhoopasamudra1136 Před 4 lety

    Thank you for the awesome video 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @johncox2912
    @johncox2912 Před 4 lety

    Tonfa is an AWESOME weapon. Thanks for posting the video. Loved it!

  • @RONINMN
    @RONINMN Před 4 lety +10

    I swear this guy needs 1mill subs, WE LOVE YOUR VIDEOS JESSE KEEP IT UP

    • @KARATEbyJesse
      @KARATEbyJesse  Před 4 lety +3

      You’re too kind! 🙏

    • @RONINMN
      @RONINMN Před 4 lety

      @@KARATEbyJesse nahh it's all good, I honestly love your Okinawa videos, stay safe Jesse

  • @negruvoda222
    @negruvoda222 Před 3 lety

    U R doing such a great job Jesse 💪 thank You 🥋

  • @sinjofin1
    @sinjofin1 Před 4 lety

    Hi I have been doing this kata since the early 1980 so about 40 years and liked you form, although I pause in different places. Very nice and great location. Was in Okinawa last year and visited Kumojima to visit Taura Sensei ' birth place and memorial.

  • @luisespadas7246
    @luisespadas7246 Před 3 lety

    thank you!! excellent video, Oss!

  • @josezamora3365
    @josezamora3365 Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you, love this weapon;)

  • @redr0scoe
    @redr0scoe Před 4 lety

    Thanks, this is greatly appreciated.

  • @shauryashandilya1
    @shauryashandilya1 Před 4 lety

    Beautiful Sensei.. A lovely stat dose of knowledge and inspiration. Osu! Respect.

  • @QuestOfChris
    @QuestOfChris Před 4 lety +1

    Great video once again Jesse. 🙏🏻👊🏻

  • @Gauntlets
    @Gauntlets Před 4 lety +28

    "When u wanna fight like 'Talim' from Soul Calibur..."

    • @ShiningChocobo
      @ShiningChocobo Před 3 lety +1

      Bruh, my dnd character is based off talim so that's why I'm here 😂

  • @MaxSluiman
    @MaxSluiman Před 4 lety

    Good video's Jesse! Both in narration and content. Thanks, from a fellow martial arts instructor.

  • @trentonericify
    @trentonericify Před 4 lety

    Thanks for making these

  • @ronaldlee7566
    @ronaldlee7566 Před 3 lety

    Well executed of your tonfa kata Sensei Jesse. Effective, practical, useful, economical and also tactical. 🥋🥊👊🤛🤜🇯🇵

  • @ellobo2899
    @ellobo2899 Před 3 lety

    Im so inspired this is such a cool and smooth looking kata. Thanks sensei enkamp 🤩

  • @mattmcahhwhy8937
    @mattmcahhwhy8937 Před 4 lety

    Thank you so much!!! Love it!😁

  • @mengwolong5651
    @mengwolong5651 Před 4 lety

    THANKS for sharing! Greetings from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

  • @spitzfire1107
    @spitzfire1107 Před 4 lety

    Excellent video!!!

  • @donaldduke2233
    @donaldduke2233 Před 3 lety

    Excellent video. Just what is expected of a Jesse Enkamp video.

  • @benrechakiewicz3594
    @benrechakiewicz3594 Před 4 lety

    Thanks Jesse always wanted to learn the tonfa. Great kata demonstration too.👊👊👊🤘

  • @j-b.c.5303
    @j-b.c.5303 Před 4 lety

    Hi Jesse, I'm happy that you made this video ! I'm still having fun witch the zaï since your lost video ! BTW I received my Seichin gi today... Can't wait to use it very soon !

  • @dominikw5522
    @dominikw5522 Před 4 lety +2

    I'm from Poland and i've got 15 and I Don't understand everything but I love your videos . You are like my master

  • @johnleonard3806
    @johnleonard3806 Před 3 lety

    Tonfa is my favorite weapon. Good looking kata. I learned it many years ago but have forgotten it. Now I will have to practice it again.

  • @archietyler6759
    @archietyler6759 Před 4 lety

    Awesome video!!!

  • @EeveeWoot
    @EeveeWoot Před 2 lety

    Driving to a beach only to absolutely kill it with small walking sticks has got to be the biggest honor flex you can make. Great kata.

  • @frinkelmiles
    @frinkelmiles Před 3 lety

    Man I've been rooting for tonfa tutorial, thanks man🙇🙇‍♂️

  • @TomBombadil63
    @TomBombadil63 Před 4 lety

    Very impressive Jesse san. Thank you for sharing.

  • @bigwoklun
    @bigwoklun Před 3 lety

    amazing kata thanks very much

  • @GOBRAGH2
    @GOBRAGH2 Před 3 lety

    Awesome kata! Makes me rethink my non-weapon katas and try them with the tonfa in my hands.

  • @moorthymoorthy9480
    @moorthymoorthy9480 Před 9 měsíci

    Very nice very very simply and very good teaching

  • @wafiosman97
    @wafiosman97 Před 4 lety

    I actually commented on one of your previous videos to make a video on how to use a Tonfa, and I didn't expect to see this video uploaded. Thank you very much 🤣😁🥋

    • @KARATEbyJesse
      @KARATEbyJesse  Před 4 lety +1

      I’m always paying attention to my audience 😁

  • @daynewalz6131
    @daynewalz6131 Před rokem

    My favorite kobudo weapon. I have competed hundreds of times with Tonfa and won many grand championships with it.

  • @YoukaiSlayer12
    @YoukaiSlayer12 Před 4 lety

    Awesome Tonfas have been a favorite for me along with the bokken & one that reminds me of brass knuckles. Just haven’t been able to get my own set.

  • @Aioli98
    @Aioli98 Před 4 lety

    Trying to keep up with you with my tonfa is killer. Now I got learn the whole kata!

  • @jmrd070191
    @jmrd070191 Před 3 lety

    Um dos melhores canais de arte marcial do youtube ! Parabéns pelo trabalho !

    • @ninafilgueiras
      @ninafilgueiras Před 2 měsíci

      Translation, one of the best marcial arts CZcams Chanel ever well done from that content

  • @dancingali
    @dancingali Před 3 lety

    Awesome execution!! Like always :)

  • @reggieroo02
    @reggieroo02 Před 4 lety

    My favorite kobudo weapon. I have been competing using Hamahiga at a couple of tournaments. It's a lot of fun.

  • @thatguyjaron1282
    @thatguyjaron1282 Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you for this video! トンファー (Tonfa) is one of my favorite Kobudo weapons! A while back When you made how to use the Sai, I asked if you would make a video on the Tonfa, thank you so much for coming through!

    • @KARATEbyJesse
      @KARATEbyJesse  Před 4 lety +1

      I’m always listening to my fellow Karate Nerds! 🥋

  • @bongkem2723
    @bongkem2723 Před 3 lety

    awesome tutorial !!!

  • @GENECARP
    @GENECARP Před 2 lety

    Incredible Jesse….I love your teaching style…I just picked up a pair…

    • @KARATEbyJesse
      @KARATEbyJesse  Před 2 lety

      Great! Enjoy my online Kobudo lessons here: www.kobudomastery.com

  • @christhorntonjr
    @christhorntonjr Před 4 lety

    My Goodness, Jesse...What a great Kata! The Flow and Kime is beautifull... Keep up the good Work! ;-)

  • @JockoBarbone
    @JockoBarbone Před 4 lety

    Thanks very much.

  • @lutrna2
    @lutrna2 Před 4 lety

    Hoo excellent job of tonfa thanks.

  • @8bitromania263
    @8bitromania263 Před 2 lety

    i am searching how to train with a tonfa since i bought one for the police from second hand....and i found the karate nerd already teaching people how to use it...now i see i need 2 of them....

  • @noahmikov3542
    @noahmikov3542 Před 4 lety +25

    "Jake mace when he wants to cut fruit"
    'Hang on let me get my Kobudo weapons

    • @KARATEbyJesse
      @KARATEbyJesse  Před 4 lety +6

      Luckily he eats mostly mushrooms and berries these days! 😜

    • @noahmikov3542
      @noahmikov3542 Před 4 lety +1

      @@KARATEbyJesse Hahah yeah by the looks of it, he wasn't very happy with that watermelon. Oss Jesse Sensei

    • @MrLennybach
      @MrLennybach Před 4 lety +2

      Jake is a quack

  • @jefferyoliver9385
    @jefferyoliver9385 Před 4 lety

    Just when I thought I couldn't love your videos anymore than I do. You do this one! I love the tonfa, though I'm not good yet!

    • @KARATEbyJesse
      @KARATEbyJesse  Před 4 lety +1

      Makes me happy to hear! Keep training and learning 😁 💪

  • @AWMKWHITE
    @AWMKWHITE Před 2 lety

    That's some great kata work there very impressive

  • @IronBodyMartialArts
    @IronBodyMartialArts Před 4 lety

    Mate. This is a cool vid. Well done.

  • @malikdespanie4344
    @malikdespanie4344 Před 4 lety +1

    Might try crafting these myself one day to help with stiffness in my hands.

  • @houssparlim
    @houssparlim Před 9 měsíci

    This was awesome!!! I always thought of tonfas as an ordinary mall security stuff 😂. I was wrong at all, and this video showed so much more about tonfas that I couldn't imagine ✨️👏🥋⛩️❤ Thanks Jesse for this

  • @djdeex-mansfreestylemusicm7815

    Very nice! I never got to learn weapons, but I always knew they were an extension of your body.

  • @OSIRIS80060
    @OSIRIS80060 Před 4 lety

    Excelent... I will Practice it...

  • @saritkesonpetch9239
    @saritkesonpetch9239 Před 4 lety

    I always love your video! I'd like tonfa and other japanese weapons very much,keep a good work. Oss from Thailand!!🇹🇭❤🇯🇵

  • @rameshkrishnan4492
    @rameshkrishnan4492 Před 2 lety +1

    NICE good power, speed, kime, n good techniques.

  • @juanitakapp4250
    @juanitakapp4250 Před 4 lety

    Wow! I have never used Tonfa before. Going to try it!

  • @HK-el4xv
    @HK-el4xv Před 4 lety

    Thank you
    Good tech

  • @michaelmartinez3893
    @michaelmartinez3893 Před 4 lety

    Tonfa was the second weapon I learned. Bo was first. Tonfa is my favorite. I am considering doing a tournament with them in the future.

  • @itz_just_me594
    @itz_just_me594 Před 4 lety +2

    Thank you Jesse Sensei you made this video
    You asked about our favourite weapon in your one video
    Thank you 😘😘😘👍👍👍

  • @l2a3sterling
    @l2a3sterling Před 2 lety

    That's an awesome dynamic kata. I was looking for a great kata years ago and I couldn't find one. a lot of work to make a smooth form.

  • @JonseyWales
    @JonseyWales Před 4 lety

    Excellent video! Quality Martial Arts coupled with quality teaching!

  • @user-fk2ke8sf3k
    @user-fk2ke8sf3k Před rokem

    Thank you! Os!

  • @zbigniewpopko4035
    @zbigniewpopko4035 Před 3 lety

    Sweet Lord, the best, I mean the best, defense and attack vid I had seen in years.

  • @bigwoklun
    @bigwoklun Před 2 lety

    Really good stuff

  • @purdysanchez
    @purdysanchez Před 4 měsíci

    What I appreciate about the Scandinavian people is that they always apply themselves to their trades. They're always very good at whatever they do.

  • @a1cjdc
    @a1cjdc Před 4 lety

    Ty

  • @tgdb4968
    @tgdb4968 Před 4 lety

    Great Kata

  • @Zapinator321
    @Zapinator321 Před 4 lety

    Cool video Jesse

  • @jonathanrobinson9208
    @jonathanrobinson9208 Před 4 lety

    One of my favorite weapons!

  • @biancas.281
    @biancas.281 Před 4 lety

    Thank you for your videos, my 10 year old is OBSESSED! 🥋👊🙏

  • @actionchris540
    @actionchris540 Před 3 lety

    Excellent

  • @maxim0903k
    @maxim0903k Před 4 lety

    great video! A video about the Bo with Kihon and a Kata would also be very interesting.

  • @oscarvariedadesycreaciones

    Excelente!!!

  • @FrankJazzgaming17
    @FrankJazzgaming17 Před 4 lety

    Just got a pair of Tonfas im gonna try a practice this now both arms