Tonfa Kihon Ippon Kumite

Basic One Step Sparring With Tonfa

Required for advancement to Nidan. (2nd degree black belt)

All attacks are done with Shinai, Bokken, or Bo

1. Attack; Side strike.
   Defense; Step back and outside block. With same tonfa extended inside strike, and extended outside strike. Step forward, and extended counter strike.
2. Attack; Two hand thrust middle level.
   defense; Step back, down block. With both tonfa, extended strike, extended inside strike, and extended overhead strike.
3. Attack; Two hand thrust to groin.
   Defense; Step back extended down block. With same tonfa extended overhead strike.
4. Attack; Side strike.
   Defense; Step back into horse stance, outside block with both tonfa. Then extended inside overhead strike with front tonfa. Fold front tonfa to reverse hold and elbow strike using tonfa to strike opponents body.
5. Attack; Two hand thrust middle level.
   Defense; Step forwards at a 45degree angle to opponent and inside block with rear tonfa. Switch front tonfa to special grip, hook back of opponents neck, and counter punch to opponents head.