The shaft of the tahn bong is used to exert pressure against joints and sensitive pressure points of an opponent. By using leverage the tahn bong can greatly, if not completely, immobilize an opponent no matter what his size. Traps are often used to control an armed opponent while at the same time securing his weapon so it no longer poses a danger to you. The tahn bong itself may be used to apply pressure to disarm an opponent or as a lever to pry or easily rend a weapon from the grasp of the opponent. The shaft and the ends of the tahn bong may be used to apply a wide variety of choking techniques to an opponent.
Chokes are extremely effective when attempting to immobilize and control an opponent.
It is usually the ends of the tahn bong which are used to exert force to pressure points. These pressure points are nerves and sensitive areas of the body which are extremely susceptible to pain. With the use of the tahn bong, you can induce pain, paralyze portions of the body, and disable an opponent. It is attacks to these areas of the body which help make tahn bong techniques so effective against even the largest opponent even if he is armed. ITA Home Page IHF Home Page Top of Page Copyright 1971-1998 James S. Benko and ITA Institute.