SKU: B-000485

The Tonfa

Author: Clifford C Crandall

Special Features: Illustrated

Condition: The cover has scuffing/wear/ minor marks. A few rare pages have minor scuffing. The pages are otherwise clean and tidy. No writing. No dog ears. Tight binding. From a smoke free home.

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The Tonfa by martial-arts authority Clifford C Crandall is the go-to 1996 textbook for mastering this iconic Okinawan weapon. Crisp step-by-step photos and clear captions walk beginners through grips, blocks, strikes, and solo forms in just 84 illustrated pages.

Vintage from the ’90s, this paperback shows honest shelf life: light cover scuffs and the odd page mark, yet the binding is tight and every page is unmarked and dog-ear-free. A clean copy from a smoke-free home, ready for dojo bag or reference shelf.

Ideal for young adults and adults pursuing fitness, self-defence, or traditional karate kobudo, the guide blends culture with practical drills. Collectors of martial-arts manuals will appreciate its era-specific photography and concise instruction.

Add this scarce first edition Tonfa volume to your library and train with a piece of ’90s dojo history.

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