Isshin Ryu Hama Higa No Tuifa (Tonfa)
Hama Higa No Tuifa is the Tonfa Kata of the Isshin Ryu curriculum. This form is from Shimabuku’s studies with Shinken Taira. It is the only Tonfa kata in the Isshinryu system. Shimabuku always referred to the weapon as tuifa. The kata bears many similarities to the Uechi RyĆ« empty-hand form Seisan, and actually... more »