Tambo (weapon)
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The tambo (短棒, also romanized as tanbo) is a martial arts weapon. A tambo's length is determined by measuring from the hip socket to the top of the ankle. Its length is much longer than the traditional rattan sticks used in Eskrima. The name is a reference in comparison to the longer bo staff. Often used in pairs, often made of hardwood or bamboo. As with any weapon, bearers would often find one best suited to their build, opting often for one that, while standing, can be swung down with full arm extension without hitting the ground, and for a diameter that fits the hand comfortably.
The tambo is used in several martial arts including Cuong Nhu.
[edit] Usage
The tambo can be quite deadly in the right hands. The main usage is simply attacking the outer edges of the human body with speed and accuracy. Applying this concept, virtually every part except the abdomen of the target can be hit with this weapon.
To effectively use this weapon, imagine your opponent as a 2-dimensional object standing in front of you, and your objective is to simply rain down strikes on his outer region (i.e., the top of his head, the ears, the back of his head, the hands, the arms, neck, waist, thigh, knee caps, and calfs). Of course, if he is standing sideways, you can then aim at his abdomen, nose, eyes and, of course, groin.
The tambo can also used for thrusting, knocking the enemy with the holding end, and blocking, by holding both ends and parry the attack from your opponent. Speed and accuracy is the key in using this weapon.
[edit] See also
| Okinawan weapons of Kobudo, the "old martial way of Okinawa" (Japan). |
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Bo staff | Eku | Kama | Nunchaku | Sai | Tambo | Surujin | Tekko | Tinbe-Rochin | Tonfa |
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