How To Use TONFA For Beginners

[@KARATEbyJesse]

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 👍

[@classical_gamer8552]

I would like to learn the nun chucks

[@We_Are_Exodus]

Bo or Nunti Bo would be awesome!

[@classical_gamer8552]

Actually i woul like to learn the Bo

[@soyboygsd9117]

Jesse Enkamp tanto

[@leonardoisraelgardunosolis2652]

The bo basics

[@PasserEminibey]

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]

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

[@PasserEminibey]

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

[@Determinator21]

@@PasserEminibey any updates?

[@user-rk1ch4ij7u]

@@PasserEminibey? 😭

[@SerialChiller1000]

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

[@JuliannaHolmes]

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

[@robertwise6916]

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]

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]

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

[@OndrejSlam]

@@strlRnn But it would be useful for sure

[@deleteduser3455]

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]

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

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Thanks 😁

[@Lilpidgeon]

@@KARATEbyJesse Varsågod!!!😁👍

[@isaacyeon6334]

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

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Thank you!

[@purplegh0st311]

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]

That was one of the suikoden games right?

[@Geneveroth]

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]

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.

[@SenseiSeth]

That kata was so crisp!! Great video 👏

[@checkpointcharlie127]

"these hips don't lie" 😂😂 I'm dying

[@jamesnewman6032]

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

[@benjaminvega7186]

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

[@RONINMN]

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

[@KARATEbyJesse]

You’re too kind! 🙏

[@RONINMN]

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

[@billysteyn3399]

I leared tonfa in police training befote i started karate still my favorite weapon blocks hookes pins is a amazong wrapon... Thank you for this you are indeed a inspiration

[@dominikw5522]

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

[@dominikw5522]

Thanks for

[@daynewalz6131]

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

[@CombatSelfDefense]

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

[@breebrat56]

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 🥋❤️ )

[@soundmind2555]

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.

[@Jay_Rule]

Your tonfa kata was truly amazing to witness.

[@purdysanchez]

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.

[@PSYbuse]

1:55 It looks so much like summer in Finland and then I learn, you are a Swede.

[@billysteyn3399]

Unfortunately i stopped going to karate training here in south africa teachers are not humble only after money dont care about students its sad you sir keep my hopes up for maybe to find a sensei like you one day you are indeed a model how a sensei should be

[@Gauntlets]

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

[@ShiningChocobo]

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

[@8bitromania263]

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....

[@johnleonard3806]

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.

[@MrFoxtar]

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

[@EeveeWoot]

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.

[@cdean2941]

That tonfa kata on the beach in the road trip segment looked like it was cathartic as heck.

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Right?!

[@aungheinkhant-zemusashi3517]

Imagine hiding that thing inside a long sleeve. Haters: We gonna kick your ass now. You: *takes out Kobudos* I believe its the other way around

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Me: ”C’mon punk, make my day!” 😎

[@aungheinkhant-zemusashi3517]

@@KARATEbyJesse epico

[@ShiningChocobo]

"Call an ambulance. But not for me!"

[@frinkelmiles]

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

[@sinjofin1]

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.

[@Buzgari]

Whats the name of the kata?

[@blindmansbluff]

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

[@johncox2912]

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

[@wafiosman97]

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]

I’m always paying attention to my audience 😁

[@Sports_Martialart]

We have TONFA in our dojo but never used coz I don't know how to use em but now thanks to u sensei jesse I can learn it... oss ありがと

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Good luck!! Teach the others in your dojo 👍

[@Sports_Martialart]

@@KARATEbyJesse I'll teach others for sure.. oss

[@brianwilliams8033]

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

[@malikdespanie4344]

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

[@itz_just_me594]

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

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Exactly! I always listen to your requests 😁

[@itz_just_me594]

@@KARATEbyJesse Thank you 😍😍

[@thatguyjaron1282]

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]

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

[@ellobo2899]

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

[@huranku98]

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

[@reggieroo02]

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

[@noahmikov3542]

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

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Luckily he eats mostly mushrooms and berries these days! 😜

[@noahmikov3542]

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

[@MrLennybach]

Jake is a quack

[@everythingbodyweight7012]

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

[@GOBRAGH2]

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

[@Sensei__Vlad]

OMG 😱 Sensei Jesse is always on the top. It's very hard kata. Who can do kata with tonfa too??????

[@luvlife2786]

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.

[@biancas.281]

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

[@KARATEbyJesse]

My absolute pleasure!! 😁👍

[@mengwolong5651]

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

[@ronaldlee7566]

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

[@donaldduke2233]

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

[@michaelmartinez3893]

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.

[@Gentledutchman]

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

[@honoroverpride6455]

Watching these videos makes me wish there was someone who would do similar but to Taekwondo. The more I watch your videos the more I want to switch to Karate.

[@kevingray4980]

Tonfa gets my vote as the most effective blunt personal weapon. Hits like a truck, versatile attacks, solid protection, high retention. If only it were convenient to carry!

[@manojkandampully8521]

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

[@siddislikesgoogle]

Well thank you, now I HAVE to buy some tonfa

[@jmrd070191]

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

[@ninafilgueiras]

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

[@benrechakiewicz3594]

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

[@Aioli98]

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

[@zbigniewpopko4035]

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

[@jefferyoliver9385]

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]

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

[@barrymayes6244]

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

[@GENECARP]

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

[@KARATEbyJesse]

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

[@houssparlim]

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

[@l2a3sterling]

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.

[@rameshkrishnan4492]

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

[@lucianoss3278]

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

[@QuestOfChris]

Great video once again Jesse. 🙏🏻👊🏻

[@melisslacour15]

Your hamahiga kata is AMAZING. Wow

[@juanitakapp4250]

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

[@alextinsley9117]

Hmm, interesting kihon exercise. The same drill is also used with the sword. Eight direction cut, ending with "tsuki". The same is also done with nunchaku.

[@djdeex-mansfreestylemusicm7815]

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

[@mountaintiger6945]

I prefer the PR24

[@BlazerK1914]

What kind of Karate do you use when wielding Tonfas?

[@negruvoda222]

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

[@moorthymoorthy9480]

Very nice very very simply and very good teaching

[@chengfu7063]

Well done that's what an all around martial artist is all about being to adapt switch up from Taijutsu to weapon usage of course the key point of weapons they're like strikes blocks applied effectively they can get the job keep going strong

[@josezamora3365]

Thank you, love this weapon;)

[@Ryan-zu1kv]

I want to learn these now after getting my black belt in Uechi Ryu

[@c.y.997]

Wow fantastic tutorial and great form. Those hips don’t lie.

[@markericsonsalvador9988]

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

[@ultimatecycloneslash4051]

This is Jin's 2nd Job Champion's Signature Weapon, Tonfa is fantastic to learn but the only weapon i got here at home is a nunchaku

[@saritkesonpetch9239]

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

[@KingOfTheUraken]

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 !

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Fantastic! Happy training 😁

[@AWMKWHITE]

That's some great kata work there very impressive

[@shauryashandilya1]

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

[@kanagharta9783]

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

[@larrybaquiran261]

Awesome,but I can't get it .pls makes a video in just slow movement..tq

[@KARATEbyJesse]

You can learn it here: www.kobudomastery.com

[@MaxSluiman]

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

[@YoukaiSlayer12]

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.

[@maxim0903k]

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

[@Renzuru21]

Thank u very much for this video! Arnis principles can be also used as well 🙂 hehehe

[@christhorntonjr]

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

[@JonseyWales]

Excellent video! Quality Martial Arts coupled with quality teaching!

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Thank you sir! 😁

[@vinayakmurali8575]

That kata was awesome sensei😍

[@michaelbell8745]

I have never seen a kata like that in my entire life!

[@TomBombadil63]

Very impressive Jesse san. Thank you for sharing.

[@jaimegomez7734]

Great video. In my country (Colombia) this is the official police's non-lethal weapon, but normally they uses it as a stick