Tonfa

GPTKB entity

Properties (58)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf martial arts weapon
gptkbp:countryOfOrigin gptkb:Okinawa
gptkbp:hasVariants double tonfa
tonfa with grip
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Tonfa
gptkbp:isAssociatedWith law enforcement
security personnel
gptkbp:isConsidered a cultural artifact
a traditional weapon
a weapon of choice
a non-lethal weapon
gptkbp:isEvaluatedBy strikes
kicks
grabs
gptkbp:isKnownFor ease of use
versatility
defensive capabilities
striking power
gptkbp:isPartOf self-defense training
weapon training
martial arts curriculum
martial arts tournaments
martial arts demonstrations
martial arts history
martial arts philosophy
weapon arts
gptkbp:isPopularIn martial arts competitions
gptkbp:isSimilarTo baton
gptkbp:isTaughtIn martial arts schools
gptkbp:isUsedBy martial artists
security forces
self-defense instructors
gptkbp:isUsedFor defense
multiple attackers
sparring
practical applications
blocking
combat training
striking
personal safety
training purposes
offense
gptkbp:isUsedIn military training
self-defense techniques
tournaments
combat sports
demonstrations
karate
fitness training
self-defense classes
traditional martial arts
police training
martial arts exhibitions
self-defense workshops
Okinawan_martial_arts
gptkbp:madeOf wood
plastic
gptkbp:requires effective use