The Short Cane Horizontal Broad Swings

http://youtu.be/WhK43rap4yM

Today I am using a collapsible Cane to practice with.

I make sure it is retracted as much as possible and the button is up.

This ensures that the end is securely fastened to the cane (and it will not fly out).

The most basic of strokes with the Short Cane happen at kicking distance.

I start with the Cane in the second grip.

Whether I am using a Forehand swing or a Backhand swing, I keep the swing horizontal to the ground.

This video better explains how to do this.
http://youtu.be/xQC8fObHUhM

Alternating between these broad swings should feel slow and sweeping.
http://youtu.be/mkSBhmTjQqw

When combined with a short sharp strike or block, they can be very effective.

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Jab, Underhand Punch, Looping Hook

http://youtu.be/qVEb0yCwYKY

I jab to the face.

I drop my rear hand from the high guard to the low guard before punching.

This puts me in a good position to loop my lead fist through to my opponent’s ear.

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Jab, Overhand Punch, Underhand Punch to the Heavy Bag

http://youtu.be/dYIXWddQgno

My jab strikes out at chest height.

I follow this up with a high overhand Forefist to head height.

This is followed by an underhand Forefist at solar plexus height.

There is no pushing here: each punch should be hard and crisp with good follow through.

I repeat this combination again and again.

Then I do it on the other side.

These drills are short (about thirty seconds to a minute) and fast.

By the time I am finished, I have to take a short respite before continuing.

This is as it should be…

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Jab, Backfist and Straight Thrust to the Heavy Bag

http://youtu.be/zWUgaQb-gDo

This time around I start with a Jab to the body.

This is followed by the same hand executing a Backfist to the head.

From there I drive my rear Forefist into the Head.

The idea is to strike this combination repeatedly.

Building a reflex takes time, dedication and most importantly, it takes enthusiasm.

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A High, Low, Center Punching Drill on the Heavy Bag

http://youtu.be/iPwKFCI32xQ

Similar to yesterday’s drill; I jab to the face, then cross to the solar plexus and follow-up with my lead to the chest..

This is done at knuckle distance.

If you close your eyes and just listen, the rhythm is apparent.

I do this drill over and over without hesitation yet each time I start with the lead jab.

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A High, Low, High Punching Drill on the Heavy Bag

http://youtu.be/qCPDy0PFja0

Another basic drill with a straight rear arm punch to the torso and another straight lead punch to the head.

This is another drill where all the punches are done at knuckle distance.

If you close your eyes and just listen, the rhythm is apparent.

The trick is to do this drill over and over without hesitation.

Maintaining a combination that I can do without hesitation, should challenging and interesting. This way I am eager to keep training on a daily basis.

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A Three Strike Basic Punching Drill on the Heavy Bag

http://youtu.be/SnCMsHsAfqM

The basic drill is two jabs followed by a straight cross punch.

All are done to the head and all are done at knuckle distance.

The trick is to do this drill over and over without hesitation.

I am building (or in this case, maintaining) a combination that I can do without hesitation, should the need for it arise.

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