Tonfas

What is a tonfa?

A tonfa is a baton with a cross handle mounted to the side of the main shaft – it typically measures about 50–60 cm and is used in martial arts as well as by security and police forces for defense and control.

Typical features & materials

• Main shaft with an average length of 50 cm

• Cross-grip at a right angle (~15 cm length)

• Materials: wood (traditional), hard rubber, fiberglass or PVC

• Designs: round, square or trapezoidal

Fields of application

• Martial arts (Kobudō, karate)

• Security and police operations

• Self-defense and training