Again, I think of the Cane as a three foot staff.
Slide in Kicks
http://youtu.be/oeL-MijNvcc
In this drill I am Sliding in a Kicking with my Lead leg while I hold the Cane in my Lead hand.
The idea is to make sure the Cane is out of my way.
Shift Forward Kicks
http://youtu.be/ttpZWll88As
In this drill I am Shifting Forward and Kicking with my Rear leg while I hold the Cane in my Rear hand.
Again, the idea is to keep the Cane out of my way.
Shift Away Kicks
http://youtu.be/LYoenZZZqDI
In this drill I am Shifting Away and Kicking with my Lead leg while I hold the Cane in my Lead hand.
Again, the idea is to keep the Cane out of my way.
Without prejudice
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Monday, January 13, 2014
Using the Cane with Kicks on the Opposite Side
Try thinking of the Cane as a three foot staff.
Slide in Kicks
http://youtu.be/5-bPhbE197M
When I am kicking I usually do not hold the Cane or if I hold it, I do not use it for support.
However, in this drill I am Sliding in a Kicking with my Lead leg while I hold the Cane in my Rear hand.
The idea is to make sure the Cane is out of my way.
Shift Forward Kicks
http://youtu.be/1cUhfL9z9J0
In this drill I am Shifting Forward and Kicking with my Rear leg while I hold the Cane in my Lead hand.
Again, the idea is to keep the Cane out of my way.
Shift Away Kicks
http://youtu.be/jzn2LikmYeI
In this drill I am Shifting Away and Kicking with my Rear leg while I hold the Cane in my Lead hand.
Again, the idea is to keep the Cane out of my way.
Without prejudice
Slide in Kicks
http://youtu.be/5-bPhbE197M
When I am kicking I usually do not hold the Cane or if I hold it, I do not use it for support.
However, in this drill I am Sliding in a Kicking with my Lead leg while I hold the Cane in my Rear hand.
The idea is to make sure the Cane is out of my way.
Shift Forward Kicks
http://youtu.be/1cUhfL9z9J0
In this drill I am Shifting Forward and Kicking with my Rear leg while I hold the Cane in my Lead hand.
Again, the idea is to keep the Cane out of my way.
Shift Away Kicks
http://youtu.be/jzn2LikmYeI
In this drill I am Shifting Away and Kicking with my Rear leg while I hold the Cane in my Lead hand.
Again, the idea is to keep the Cane out of my way.
Without prejudice
Sunday, January 12, 2014
Cane Basics
Basics using the Cane
http://youtu.be/18Jh5AA_-4I
I have a serious back injury that I have to modify all my training around. I wear a back brace, I use a Cane and I train with this injury in mind.
There are three ways I use the Cane. I put it aside to allow the use of both hands. I hold onto it while I am striking with the other hand. I use it as a tool in my training.
I use nine basic grips on the Cane and it is just easier to show them than to describe them so I’ll let you watch the video. The first six I have shown before and the ninth is suitable only for punching.
The seventh and eight grips allow me to shorten my grip on the cane and use it in a one handed fashion at fingertip distance.
There are two major ways I hold onto this piece of wood. One is the hammer grip and two is the saber grip. I do not like to grip this piece of wood like a sword because it does not function like a sword and the risk of injury is significant. So I prefer the hammer grip.
Six Basic Blocks with the Cane in the Eight Grip
http://youtu.be/VD9NjCwm4iA
Again, this is done at fingertip distance. The basic blocks I use against a bare handed attack with my forearm are also done with the cane. I make it a point to use the portion of the cane closest to my hand to block with.
These blocks are done against a bare handed attack. Weapons defenses are done somewhat differently.
Grip Switching from the Walking Grip the Half Grip
http://youtu.be/b1qWPuTyt3M
The video shows best how this is done. The basic idea is to go from ‘one’ grip to ‘seven’ grip to ‘eight’ grip and back to ‘one’ grip again.
This is done in a looking at it in neutral to start off with and gradually progressing to moving through stance changes while not looking at it.
The idea is to making using the cane and changing grips without letting go, an effortless movement.
Without prejudice
http://youtu.be/18Jh5AA_-4I
I have a serious back injury that I have to modify all my training around. I wear a back brace, I use a Cane and I train with this injury in mind.
There are three ways I use the Cane. I put it aside to allow the use of both hands. I hold onto it while I am striking with the other hand. I use it as a tool in my training.
I use nine basic grips on the Cane and it is just easier to show them than to describe them so I’ll let you watch the video. The first six I have shown before and the ninth is suitable only for punching.
The seventh and eight grips allow me to shorten my grip on the cane and use it in a one handed fashion at fingertip distance.
There are two major ways I hold onto this piece of wood. One is the hammer grip and two is the saber grip. I do not like to grip this piece of wood like a sword because it does not function like a sword and the risk of injury is significant. So I prefer the hammer grip.
Six Basic Blocks with the Cane in the Eight Grip
http://youtu.be/VD9NjCwm4iA
Again, this is done at fingertip distance. The basic blocks I use against a bare handed attack with my forearm are also done with the cane. I make it a point to use the portion of the cane closest to my hand to block with.
These blocks are done against a bare handed attack. Weapons defenses are done somewhat differently.
Grip Switching from the Walking Grip the Half Grip
http://youtu.be/b1qWPuTyt3M
The video shows best how this is done. The basic idea is to go from ‘one’ grip to ‘seven’ grip to ‘eight’ grip and back to ‘one’ grip again.
This is done in a looking at it in neutral to start off with and gradually progressing to moving through stance changes while not looking at it.
The idea is to making using the cane and changing grips without letting go, an effortless movement.
Without prejudice
Friday, December 20, 2013
The Back Swing Kick
This will be my last blog and my lat video until January 11, 2014.
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!
http://youtu.be/6KIgtGuLyaI
The Back Swing Kick
Today I am using the Back Swing Kick as a Counterattack.
The attacker advances and attempts an offset kick to my abdomen.
I block.
As he withdraws, I follow with a Swinging Back Kick.
Without Prejudice
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!
http://youtu.be/6KIgtGuLyaI
The Back Swing Kick
Today I am using the Back Swing Kick as a Counterattack.
The attacker advances and attempts an offset kick to my abdomen.
I block.
As he withdraws, I follow with a Swinging Back Kick.
Without Prejudice
Thursday, December 19, 2013
The Back Thrust Kick
http://youtu.be/w9UN5DkGjXQ
Today I am kicking with runners again.
Today I use the bottom of my heel as I thrust out behind me.
I just step in, lift the leg and drive the kick as shown.
It is the foot formation that protects the foot from injury. The runner helps but without the proper formation, it does not help much.
Without prejudice
Today I am kicking with runners again.
Today I use the bottom of my heel as I thrust out behind me.
I just step in, lift the leg and drive the kick as shown.
It is the foot formation that protects the foot from injury. The runner helps but without the proper formation, it does not help much.
Without prejudice
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
The Side Kick
http://youtu.be/-91W5eIRwts
Today I am kicking with runners again. This is fine as I am using the outside edge of my heel, I need only flex my ankle.
I just step in, left the leg and drive the kick as shown.
Again, he foot is formed inside the runner and it is both the runner and the foot formation which save me from injury.
Without prejudice
Today I am kicking with runners again. This is fine as I am using the outside edge of my heel, I need only flex my ankle.
I just step in, left the leg and drive the kick as shown.
Again, he foot is formed inside the runner and it is both the runner and the foot formation which save me from injury.
Without prejudice
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
The Roundhouse Kick with the Toe of the Boot
http://youtu.be/NG2-hT8fEJU
Today I am kicking with work boots. They have no flex in their sole or in the ankle. The sole grips the ground solidly and they are heavy too.
I use only the toe of my boot to strike with. The foot is formed inside the boot so that I am kicking only with the toe when performing this kick.
I prefer to use the ball of the foot but that is not possible when wearing work boots.
Again, regardless of kick, the foot must be formed correctly (even inside the boot) or I will injure myself when I kick.
Even so, after several kicks I can feel the impact of my toes on the inside of the boot. If I had to kick a lot of things in a short amount of time with this kick, I would not enjoy it (and my feet are conditioned).
Without prejudice
Today I am kicking with work boots. They have no flex in their sole or in the ankle. The sole grips the ground solidly and they are heavy too.
I use only the toe of my boot to strike with. The foot is formed inside the boot so that I am kicking only with the toe when performing this kick.
I prefer to use the ball of the foot but that is not possible when wearing work boots.
Again, regardless of kick, the foot must be formed correctly (even inside the boot) or I will injure myself when I kick.
Even so, after several kicks I can feel the impact of my toes on the inside of the boot. If I had to kick a lot of things in a short amount of time with this kick, I would not enjoy it (and my feet are conditioned).
Without prejudice
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