Using the Cane Handle

Today’s drill is all about applying the cane handle when I am at punching distance.

Usually I apply the cane as a balance enhancing tool when I am kicking.

But the same thing that enhances my balance also ties up my arm when I get to punching distance during training.

Again I have three basic options.

I can put the cane aside when I am not using it.

It can get in the way and tie up one or both of my arms.

I can use the cane as a tool of training.

Today I am applying the cane handle when I punch.

A word of warning here.

Know that I have been doing this for a long time.

I have strong wrists and a powerful punch.

This ability to use the cane in the manner shown took time and effort to develop.

Done correctly, this is a strong move.

If it is done wrong it can lead to injuries.

You have been warned!
http://youtu.be/RCHs3vWNeKQ
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Four Multiple Blocks then Multiple Counterpunches

Basically this is a drill where I block against an attacker then counter.

I block four times as shown.

Then I interrupt his assault by using my blocking arm to counter first.

Then I follow up with several punches of my own.
http://youtu.be/gcYnW-BtmOs
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Multiple Blocks then Multiple Counterpunches off of the Inside Block

Yesterday was all about up and down motions.

Today is about left and right motions.

This drill is practiced against a jab, cross combination to the face.

I use my lead arm to execute an Inside Block.

I use the same arm to follow-up with an Outside Block.

Then I use the same arm again to punch with.

Only at this time do I follow up with other punches.
http://youtu.be/U1gnXbxogWQ
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Multiple Blocks then Multiple Counterpunches off of the Rising Block

My lead arm executes a Rising Block.

I use the same arm to drive down into a Crossdownward Arm Block.

And I drive (without pause) into a punch from that position.

I perform a follow-up with two more punches.
http://youtu.be/np67nC5niwY
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Opposite Arms with Inside Block and Counterpunches

Similar to yesterday’s drill.

I block with one arm, slight pause then counter with the other arm.

I make it a point to put a slight pause between my opposite arms block and counter.

Today the counter punches are done in a ‘high, low, centre’ method.
http://youtu.be/ze_kgTVktTE
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Opposite Arms with Rising Block and Counterpunches

I have done this before: block with one arm, slight pause then counter with the other arm.

Only at this point do I follow up with more punches.

I make it a point to put a slight pause between my opposite arms block and counter.

There is less likelihood I will clash should my attacker throw more than one punch.
http://youtu.be/KCMRuKkMsYA
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Using the 10th Grip on the Cane

This particular grip works only on a ‘Sheppard’s Hook’ Cane.

I grip the hook and use the thing to punch to the body with.

Sounds much easier than it actually is.

Punching effectively with the cane while coordinating other blocks, strikes, steps and kicks can be challenging.

As I stated a few days ago; I train with this ‘short staff’ and like any martial arts training tool; it must be done in a challenging manner or it won’t get done…
http://youtu.be/5pukhQrgkfE
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