Striking with the Cane at Different Distances

I start outside kicking range using the 4th grip on the Cane.

I strike with the end (as shown).

I change my grip to a 5th grip and cross check the bag as I step closer.

Then I withdraw.

This is more about timing and distance more than it is about speed.

Changing the grip from the 4th to the 5th grip means grabbing the cane (again as shown).

This drill looks easy but it is quite challenging when done quickly.
http://youtu.be/1WKgvcD5Ph0
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Using the Cane to Block and Counter from the 5th Grip

I start in a Forward Bow while holding the cane at chest height in the 5th grip.

I block a single attack as shown.

Then I counter with a cross check.

Only when I have this down do I add a step to the cross check.

Basic staff exercise…
http://youtu.be/Y6OFlm_byeE
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Another Drill where I am Thrusting with the Cane in the Fifth Grip

This was an extenuation of yesterday’s drill…

But I missed with the first strike, so…

The point of today’s drill became:  Finish, Finish, Finish!

Even when a mistake or a miss has occurred; finish the drill.

Get used to finishing what has been started.
http://youtu.be/bsVVzA_988A
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Thrusting with the Cane in the Fifth Grip

I start off in a Leading Horse and I combine a step with a strike.

I shuffle with a Tip thrust of the cane.

I can go high, low or centre.

The doing is the thing.

The more I can do of it, the better I will become.
http://youtu.be/7nBU6IMFeIQ
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A Six Punch Drill

The idea is to keep the distance between the target and me at an optimum distance.

I want to always be punching when I am at punching distance.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MRLks1bsV8
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Five Punch Combination Drill

Just like it sounds…

I lead with a jab and follow up four more times before recovering.

If the bag moves I follow it.

If the bag is still, then so am I.
http://youtu.be/ExbY1vZHFcU
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Still Another Drill using Combination Punches off the Jab

This is a four strike drill.

I go to the face then the body and the face once more and finish to the body.

I keep the target at an optimum range for punch (in this case by using little steps).
http://youtu.be/K2OkPszlFnQ
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