Tonfa Martial Arts - Devastating Tonfa Techniques

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  • @Smittyschannel
    @Smittyschannel 8 років тому +80

    Love using my tonfas- helps at competitions because most everyone uses the frickin plain ol' bo staff

  • @RealKungFu
    @RealKungFu  10 років тому +3

    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

    • @imankhan1999
      @imankhan1999 10 років тому

      I've heard about those tonfa weapons. It's a great weapon, anyway. I've seen it in movies, also.

  • @AlazaisAllDay
    @AlazaisAllDay 4 роки тому +6

    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.

    • @MaxxRemKing1
      @MaxxRemKing1 10 місяців тому

      Tonfas are fun but bo skills are essential!

  • @RealKungFu
    @RealKungFu  10 років тому +15

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    "JakeMaceTaiChi"

    • @legospinjitzuchiforce1862
      @legospinjitzuchiforce1862 6 років тому

      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

    • @irx_9gaming436
      @irx_9gaming436 6 років тому

      What even are your stances.

    • @jacksmith4460
      @jacksmith4460 6 років тому

      no thanks

  • @huwsinclair4490
    @huwsinclair4490 5 років тому +8

    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.

  • @unholyXromance
    @unholyXromance 9 років тому +391

    ... do you have a good relationship with your neighbors?

    • @CubanPeteRum
      @CubanPeteRum 7 років тому +22

      exactly what i thought too

    • @rockettheraccoon2697
      @rockettheraccoon2697 6 років тому +26

      unholyXromance Honestly if he's my neighbor, I learn everything from him. Besides I want to learn martial arts.

    • @llllllllIIIIIIIIIII
      @llllllllIIIIIIIIIII 5 років тому +8

      His neighbors must be spying him with drones

    • @sethdusith6093
      @sethdusith6093 4 роки тому +2

      Pretty sure he isn't worried about home owning neighbours

    • @owencooper8590
      @owencooper8590 4 роки тому

      LOL

  • @Dasexi_Monkie
    @Dasexi_Monkie 10 років тому +7

    Finally! I love your tutorials. They help so much when starting to learn weapon basic. The Tonfa is personally one of my favorites.

  • @Skarred
    @Skarred 8 років тому +3

    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

  • @praetorgredior
    @praetorgredior 9 років тому +11

    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.

  • @ajrg91
    @ajrg91 4 роки тому +5

    I love how the dogs are just watching you like "oooohhh I wanna learn that."

  • @wjjwTheDemigod
    @wjjwTheDemigod 10 років тому +33

    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.

    • @thehandturkey8484
      @thehandturkey8484 6 років тому +1

      William Woodard I’m gunna try it with chain whip

  • @TigerzRKoolGaming
    @TigerzRKoolGaming 9 років тому +91

    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

    • @augustwhite9046
      @augustwhite9046 7 років тому +1

      empyrean trash same

    • @slipknotknot2513
      @slipknotknot2513 7 років тому +2

      ohnozahra my fav weapon in shadow fight 2

    • @raushdhillon5891
      @raushdhillon5891 6 років тому +1

      I have the Tonga in real life and in shadow fight 2 but I have the blaster and regular tonfa

    • @genardearljaysian3301
      @genardearljaysian3301 6 років тому

      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

    • @robinpopps189
      @robinpopps189 5 років тому

      I don't know why they haven't put tonfas in shadow fight 3 though

  • @DemonTaki
    @DemonTaki 10 років тому +8

    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.

    • @nickd7986
      @nickd7986 3 роки тому

      It's not about who comes out on top today. It's about who or what caused the most harm.

  • @miggychan
    @miggychan 10 років тому +1

    Gotta say man, these videos are awesome. Please continue to make them.

  • @adithyadon2997
    @adithyadon2997 8 років тому +3

    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

  • @anandaflp
    @anandaflp 10 років тому +1

    Hi jack thank you very much for this. I was desperately looking for this.

  • @LoveShaysloco
    @LoveShaysloco 8 років тому +1

    ive always wanted to learn to use this weapon it will always be a personal fave

  • @jonathanlaraque-ho531
    @jonathanlaraque-ho531 10 років тому +1

    Dude you have really nice stances. Ive been training 11 years and im still impressed

  • @pxrb1142
    @pxrb1142 9 років тому +1

    I own a pair of Tonfas and this really helped me advance in using them. Thanks!

  • @tylerandcory3188
    @tylerandcory3188 7 років тому +19

    One of my favorite weapons is the tonfa

  • @Philxia66
    @Philxia66 9 років тому +7

    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! ;)

  • @fo-ef8qo
    @fo-ef8qo 4 роки тому +21

    Dude: Here's a sequence to learn
    Doggos: Yes master teach us!!

  • @pyrrx5357
    @pyrrx5357 9 років тому +39

    tonfas look fun to hit shit with

  • @tronclay
    @tronclay 8 років тому +1

    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.

  • @willowblanks6482
    @willowblanks6482 10 років тому +1

    Your dogs seem to be big fans! :)

  • @theworldoftonfa3975
    @theworldoftonfa3975 3 роки тому

    Fantastic ... its great too see and to Hear how easy you make it sound .... Great kata indeed ...Great work thank you indeed )))))

  • @timothykelly1089
    @timothykelly1089 9 років тому +1

    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 :-)

  • @rustyshackleford3647
    @rustyshackleford3647 4 роки тому +1

    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!

  • @tangsoodoarnis4life
    @tangsoodoarnis4life 9 років тому +5

    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.

  • @andrearinaldi3354
    @andrearinaldi3354 9 років тому

    Good teacher, good athlet and nice dogs!!

  • @JamesCannonist
    @JamesCannonist 8 років тому +1

    Loving the backyard Sifu Mace!

  • @Nix6p
    @Nix6p 10 років тому +1

    Honestly choosing a tonfa over a gun for home defense?
    Well, it's your life...
    Also, you've got a really nice backyard.

  • @llllllllIIIIIIIIIII
    @llllllllIIIIIIIIIII 5 років тому

    I love your idea of prefering tonfas than gun for breaking defense!

  • @mikecombs5046
    @mikecombs5046 4 роки тому

    Enjoyed the video. Looking forward to getting more out of my Tonfas

  • @seancohron8980
    @seancohron8980 10 років тому +1

    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.

  • @buminhathankannayiram8791
    @buminhathankannayiram8791 10 років тому

    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.

  • @teachyou9779
    @teachyou9779 4 роки тому +1

    Reminds me of the garden in karate kid 3. Kept expecting Terry Silver to walk in.

  • @imankhan1999
    @imankhan1999 10 років тому

    That was awesome, Jake.

  • @neaituppi7306
    @neaituppi7306 10 років тому

    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.

  • @dakotasmith1561
    @dakotasmith1561 10 років тому +7

    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.

    • @dalekemperorii5598
      @dalekemperorii5598 7 років тому +3

      I think this is not kata, but form. Form is something like kata, but have some differencies in it.

    • @captainbozo01
      @captainbozo01 6 років тому +1

      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?

  • @knucklehead1321
    @knucklehead1321 7 років тому +14

    the way he uses the tonfa hurts my soul

    • @heavystarch100
      @heavystarch100 6 років тому +1

      Looks like a cop beating a minority!!

  • @tommyt5277
    @tommyt5277 8 років тому

    aight breaking the bamboo was nice tonfa are cool weapons practical and easy to use nice

  • @HellGod67
    @HellGod67 10 років тому +1

    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

  • @ACovington90
    @ACovington90 9 років тому +1

    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.

  • @cowlico
    @cowlico 9 років тому

    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!

  • @phantominsomniac5869
    @phantominsomniac5869 10 років тому +11

    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 UA-cam. 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.

    • @bravoisfinal5226
      @bravoisfinal5226 7 років тому

      Yes out of the blunt weapons tonfas aren't really the most picked but they are really cool

  • @williameubanks8078
    @williameubanks8078 5 років тому +3

    I have used Tonfa in the Okinawa style for many years.

  • @FarkyJ
    @FarkyJ 10 років тому

    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

  • @arunabhatapadar
    @arunabhatapadar 8 років тому

    Nice fighting technique, I am not a fighter or a martial arts expert but it still looks good, effective and deadly.

  • @wallaroo1295
    @wallaroo1295 5 років тому

    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.
    🤘🤠🤘

  • @mikemooney559
    @mikemooney559 5 років тому

    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

  • @SADCOCK1970
    @SADCOCK1970 9 років тому

    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.

  • @reybajar3976
    @reybajar3976 7 років тому

    you have alot of knowledge about all martial art my friend i want to learn some of ur self-defense techniques

    • @grayblackhelm6468
      @grayblackhelm6468 7 років тому

      Rey Bajar These aren't for "Self defense". These are weapons.

  • @joshuashaffer6737
    @joshuashaffer6737 10 років тому

    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.

  • @samshelton436
    @samshelton436 10 місяців тому

    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.

  • @bronwinjackson7957
    @bronwinjackson7957 10 років тому

    Your videos are brilliant love them

  • @lendonwebb57
    @lendonwebb57 8 років тому

    your bad ass man... I like your style

  • @miketheknife813
    @miketheknife813 5 років тому +1

    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

    • @Gideon_Judges6
      @Gideon_Judges6 5 років тому +1

      Sounds like you had a poorly made tonfa, and you should be thankful it broke during training instead of in a fight.

    • @miketheknife813
      @miketheknife813 5 років тому

      @@Gideon_Judges6 maybe, maybe

  • @deadchannel1875
    @deadchannel1875 6 років тому

    Your dogs were instrested
    That Tonfa bussiness was cool

  • @willmack7073
    @willmack7073 10 років тому

    awesome brother jake

  • @vincentrandles8105
    @vincentrandles8105 2 роки тому

    More familiar with the Sai, but I like thses too! 👍

  • @99my9
    @99my9 10 років тому

    beautifully explained..like it very much both staff and tanfa keep up the good work :)

  • @japudjuha
    @japudjuha 10 років тому

    Hello from Down under, I love your weapons videos, thanks for sharing!!

  • @aldrichlegaspi7315
    @aldrichlegaspi7315 10 років тому

    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!

  • @stevejones1610
    @stevejones1610 4 роки тому

    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..

  • @fatboarscout29
    @fatboarscout29 10 років тому

    Nice video, thanks for sharing.

  • @bigwoklun
    @bigwoklun 8 років тому

    Great stuff. I am looking to buy a pair of Tonfa.

  • @KanadeTachibana
    @KanadeTachibana 10 років тому

    I definitely want to try and learn this weapon, thanks for the video!

  • @wazyblitz9485
    @wazyblitz9485 4 роки тому

    Came here when I googled Lloyd Banning's weapon. Thanks for the info anyway, I respect your discipline.

  • @GameFuMaster
    @GameFuMaster 10 років тому +1

    Your neighbours must get quite pissy with that ringing noise whenever you hit that stick on a rack lol

  • @benscott2116
    @benscott2116 8 років тому

    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

  • @ShaquanTalbert
    @ShaquanTalbert 9 років тому

    I love the form in your kicks

  • @Imahomerunbeast
    @Imahomerunbeast 10 років тому

    That was pretty cool

  • @rainydays8293
    @rainydays8293 5 років тому +2

    Awww I was expecting shadow fight moves but hey at least this looks cool 😁

  • @Aithei
    @Aithei 10 років тому +66

    How many dogs do you have? They all look really cute

    • @RealKungFu
      @RealKungFu  10 років тому +20

      Thanks - we have 3 all rescues

    • @ebison609
      @ebison609 10 років тому +7

      Kung Fu & Tai Chi Center w/ Jake Mace
      Have you ever accidentally hit one?

    • @cameronhill8279
      @cameronhill8279 4 роки тому

      @@ebison609 How the hell you accidentally hit one with that shit?

  • @小跟班士官长
    @小跟班士官长 9 років тому

    Thanks you liking chinese kungfu! Good job

  • @prabhakararaonaramsetty4447
    @prabhakararaonaramsetty4447 4 роки тому +1

    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?

  • @heliospear
    @heliospear 9 років тому +1

    Is it a karate Kata with Tofas?
    nice vids man, subscribed!
    all the best

  • @markdrewterry
    @markdrewterry 10 років тому

    Out of all the weapons I've worked with tonfa came the most naturally to me. Can be very devastating.

  • @pasquinilli
    @pasquinilli 7 років тому

    Great push-up application for the tonfa. It is a strong weapon for sure!

  • @rosaliemutuc8916
    @rosaliemutuc8916 7 років тому

    my favorite is tonfa when I first watch your Vid

  • @LordCinnamon
    @LordCinnamon 9 років тому

    I love this weapon. very cool

  • @georgejustin3478
    @georgejustin3478 2 роки тому

    tonfas are great for defense and offense. it matches my flow so its my favorite weapons. 2nd is the staff.

  • @chantrelldowning3247
    @chantrelldowning3247 6 років тому

    I LOVE using tonfas went training with my brother and sister

  • @joshhliterns7300
    @joshhliterns7300 8 років тому

    I love ur Vids

  • @laughingomen
    @laughingomen 10 років тому

    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

  • @klc9135
    @klc9135 4 роки тому

    Gurai is one of the ancient Chinese weapons that has been widely used by the police force from around the world. No offence, the fighting styles should be much more than that dedicated in the clip. Anyhow, welldone Jake for sharing and can't for your next good show

  • @khomaristyles
    @khomaristyles 10 років тому

    I really wanna train with these

  • @theghostwolfgamer7372
    @theghostwolfgamer7372 9 років тому

    man ive always wanted to try using them

  • @williamlilly9686
    @williamlilly9686 8 років тому

    I need a set was Trained with in 85 just need another!

  • @davidmejia2693
    @davidmejia2693 10 років тому

    I want a pair of tonfa so badly!

    • @hoenndpn9200
      @hoenndpn9200 10 років тому

      You might want to learn to use them first

    • @davidmejia2693
      @davidmejia2693 10 років тому

      HoennDPN Well I need a pair to learn don't i?

  • @Bikemaddad
    @Bikemaddad 4 роки тому

    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.

  • @reapthebeats_9461
    @reapthebeats_9461 10 років тому +1

    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.

  • @chocobolows9830
    @chocobolows9830 6 років тому +2

    I really want to master that weapon...
    Looks perfect...
    Parrying demon XD

  • @legaleye769
    @legaleye769 6 років тому +1

    Tonfa, popular in Japanese karate and very practical, ie., PR24

  • @GameFuMaster
    @GameFuMaster 10 років тому +1

    7:10 I like how the dogs just leapt away

  • @aposematism
    @aposematism 8 років тому

    Well presented skills :-)

  • @jonyblack2037
    @jonyblack2037 8 років тому

    I absolutely love tonfas there such a beautiful if I wasn't already doing boxing I'd love to lurn to use these

  • @goktug6689
    @goktug6689 4 роки тому

    My favorite weapon is the "IAIDO KATANA"because is very cool and pratic

  • @jxshwh
    @jxshwh 5 років тому +1

    Hibari would be impressed