The Cane-At Punching Distance

http://youtu.be/hS9oEE9xnjw

My abilities with a cane are tested and practiced at various distances. Today I am demonstrating how I would practice with this ancient device at punching range. The idea, after all, is to improve my bare hand skills and making the cane an extension of my arms means being able to use it in practice at various distances.

Without prejudice

The Cane-Defending Against the Rush

http://youtu.be/EOdZzUtbir4

A rushing attacker can be deceptively quick. It is fine to say what one would do in the event of an onrushing attacker but without extensive practice, using a defense would prove…difficult.

Slow leads to smooth, smooth leads to fast.

Without prejudice

The Cane-Using the Mid Span the Block High

http://youtu.be/HJkxoVsA_2A

This is a basic drill used more against a wild swing by a light weapon (just as my arm is used against a wild swing by someone as strong as or weaker than I).

This drill is about distance, timing and focus. Being able to use all the areas of the cane is vital nor should one area be more important than another.

Without prejudice

The Cane-Using the End to the Closed Side

http://youtu.be/Tx3D4amuCjE

Same idea as yesterday but I am blocking on the closed side of my stance. I usually practice this against a straight thrust from the forehead to the groin inclusive.

Because thrusts happen so fast and are usually followed by another strike or grab, a single block is raely enough to deter the opponent.

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The Cane-Using the End of the Cane to the Open Side

http://youtu.be/zR9bnc0ZZS4

The video makes how this works apparent but as to how to use it; this is a different matter entirely. That requires distance, practice, timing and knowledge.

It also requires lots of mistakes being made. Like the old saying goes, “Good judgment comes from bad judgment.”

Learning from mistakes requires that they be made in the first place.

Without prejudice

The Cane-Working at Three Ranges

http://youtu.be/vqPq50gumSo

Range changes quickly and most unexpectedly, so my abilities must be good at all ranges.

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The Cane-a Review of Grips on the Cane and Ranges (it can be used at)

http://youtu.be/NvWf93AUkeg

Today I am using a metal extending cane but the idea of this tool still remains. There are still six basic grips that I practice with and four basic ranges I use this tool at.

Without prejudice