The 2nd Grip on the Cane and the Overhand Diagonal Strikes

http://youtu.be/mtP9DhhxdO4
While this is a simple enough idea; this is an advanced concept because it can go so very wrong so quickly.

Care must be taken due to the deceptively powerful nature of these strikes.

I can strike overhand in a diagonal fashion with a Knifehand (and hip torque) or I can use the Cane in the second grip.

The video demonstrates how and how far away, etcetera but it is vital to remember three keys points.

The Cane is essentially, a short staff, not a sword. The two have entirely different effects when they land. Do not confuse one with the other.

Gripping the Cane and controlling it effectively is a matter of constant practice (as all Martial Arts are). This is not militant cheer leading and care must be exercised at all times or things will get broken and people will be hurt unintentionally.

Last but not least; striking a bag the resists is a very different thing than striking the air (which does not). Both must be practiced and due diligence must be exercised during this practice.

I cannot emphasize this last point strongly enough.

BE CAREFUL!!!!

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Miscellaneous Kicks

*Warning! These are nasty and deceptively easy-to-practice kicks but they can be hard to use. They are are all done close in and a quick opponent could deal a telling counter.

Rising Knee
http://youtu.be/ShNi1ZG-sG4
This is a simple enough Self-Defense strike. I start in a Forward Bow at punching range. From there, I lift my rear leg forward driving the top of the thigh into my attacker’s groin.

Oblique Kick
http://youtu.be/7SuIujjrXVw
Also known as a ‘Chasse’ in French Savate, this kick looks like nothing. In this case looks are deceiving. If I land it, the risk of serious injury to my attacker is real and great. If I miss, then I could be in trouble.

Foot Sweep
http://youtu.be/WJQaagCeOsY
Again, a simple kick that works well when it lands but it must be timed perfectly to trip the attacker’s moving foot. Against a stationary leg, this sweep could land me in trouble.

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The Back Hook Kick

Again today, I am still crippled up and as a result, I perform this, the Back Hook Kick while looking away. In other words, I see my target, then I turn away and drive the bottom of my heel back into my opponent.

This is a dangerous maneuver that I use because I take my eyes off my target at kicking range. I do this today because I am unable to turn fully a see while executing this kick. Even at the best of times, this is a dangerous maneuver because now I am at punching range with my back to my opponent.

I am successful while kicking because I practice this kick often and correctly at various speeds.

Some days I can turn enough to see my opponent. This is how I do it when I cannot turn that far.

The first video is a basic demonstration of how this kick is executed and how close I am.
http://youtu.be/LjiezKldeEg

The next two videos show how I perform these kicks during practice.

The Slide in Back Thrust Kick
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vpjgbg-UNvs

The Shift Forward Spin Back Thrust Kick
http://youtu.be/0vh366_7Vco

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The Back Thrust Kick

Today, I am crippled up and as a result, I perform my back kick while looking away. In other words, I see my target, then I turn away and drive the bottom of my heel back into my opponent.

This is a dangerous maneuver that I use because I take my eyes off my target at kicking range. I do this today because I am unable to turn fully a see while executing this kick.

I am successful while kicking because I practice this kick often and correctly at various speeds.

Some days I can turn enough to see my opponent. This is how I do it when I cannot turn that far.

I perform this kick three different ways.

The videos show how I perform these kicks

The Slide in Back Thrust Kick
http://youtu.be/LrmlNl2T7U0
The Shift Forward Spin Back Thrust Kick
http://youtu.be/SYkIPxuojjE
The Shift away Spin Back Thrust Kick
http://youtu.be/5Y4IFVXhLWE

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Using the Cane with Kicks on the Same Side

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.

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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.

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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