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トンファ
The tonfa can be used to extend the reach and effectiveness of a punch. Gripped by the handle, it can be used to block, protecting the forearm. When gripped by the long end, it can be used like a hammer or to hook and deflect a bō or sword attack. Many tonkua movements look like the flailing of a nunchaku, but the handle is firmly gripped at contact to deliver power without recoil.
The Tonkua Kata
1. Tunkua Kata
Tunkua Kata is very similar to Tunkua Kata in Matayoshi kobudō, from which it was derived. Because it uses just one arm at a time it makes a difficult weapon easier to learn.
2. Kōbu no Tunkua
Kōbu no Tunkua is an advanced weapon kata. It showcases the distinctive upper body movement of Koburyū. Kōbu no Tunkua includes swinging, punching, hitting and even hammer-like pounding. You can also find kama-like slicing movements in Kōbu no Tunkua.
