So....you want to get a gun?

[Jimbuna]

Originally Posted by Skybird

Fantastic weapon that is, a Tonfa, it is so much better a weapon than what police learns to do with it. I prefer it to any other kind of knife or combat stick, and would even prefer it to a tazer.

The telescope stick you posted - we call them Viper over here - is nice to have it with you, but is relatively heavy and not as versatile as a solid stick of same length. It's hidden in some box of mine and collects dust. You also better don't use it in a fast moving, rotating, handswitching way like you eventually would use to do with a solid stick to confuse your opponent - Vipers tend to fold in in the most unwelcomed moment. A simple blocking action eventually may be enough to make the three segments fall together, so this is nothing to be used against a prepared and maybe even armed opponent. an opponent with a soldi stick himself would be even worse.

No matter what, combat sticks need a lot of training. But if you excel in it, they are a devastating weapon in close range combat, and very versatile. My mentor used to call the three tips of a Tonfa the "three degrees of freedom"

If you really want overkill capacity in close range combat, train to competently handle Nunchakoos. I sucked with them, and gave it up soon, they are not for me. Definitely even less suited for the casual user

I honestly couldn't say I'm the most proficient in it's use......but it's a good visual deterrent nonetheless.

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