How to Sheath a Tonfa

A tonfa is a martial arts weapon native to the Okinawan islands in southern Japan. They were originally part of rice-grinding equipment dating from the 15th century, but the thick wood also makes a powerful weapon. A tonfa is made of hardwood with a handle to hold it set 6 inches from the end of the rod. The length of a tonfa is usually half an inch past the end of the user's elbow. The police use tonfa in Japan. Since tonfa are wood, they are simple to sheath.

Instructions

1. • 1

     Hold the tonfa by the handle and turn the rods so they are pointing toward the ground.

   • 2

     Bend your arms so your elbows make a 90-degree angle, like you're going to put your hands on your hips.

   • 3

     Slide the tonfa into their sheaths at either side of your hips. Secure the tonfa in their sheaths if needed.