http://youtu.be/WfdxjOxiSCU
Combining bare hand techniques and cane techniques requires a lot of practice. As I stated at the beginning of this series of videos on the cane; training with the cane augments my bare hands. It improves my ability to judge distance, coordinate my body with the cane and perform actions with correct timing.
Today’s drill requires distance, time and practice to make it workable. It is difficult to perform this against a resistant partner but that is the test that will tell me if this drill can be done without thought (once I have this drill combination down pat).
I am taking a break from my ‘YouTube’ Channel and my ‘Blog’. I’ll post again onj Saturday, January 05 2013.
Without prejudice
MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Saturday, December 22, 2012
Thursday, December 20, 2012
The Cane-Moving into and Out of a Chair
http://youtu.be/f_ZzuSN0COA
Something I forgot to mention is to arch the back. Bent knees, firm stomach and arched back; these are key to moving into and out of the seated position.
There is real danger when I am partway up or down. For just a second, I am off balance and out of position. Because of this, I take great care as to where I am when I sit.
It may not seem like much but it is good tradecraft to be aware of this vulnerability.
Without prejudice
Something I forgot to mention is to arch the back. Bent knees, firm stomach and arched back; these are key to moving into and out of the seated position.
There is real danger when I am partway up or down. For just a second, I am off balance and out of position. Because of this, I take great care as to where I am when I sit.
It may not seem like much but it is good tradecraft to be aware of this vulnerability.
Without prejudice
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
The Cane-Other Stuff
http://youtu.be/rZVYGG8hFH4
I learned a long time ago that if I dropped my cane while sparring, to keep on sparring bare handed rather than stop, squat down to pick it up and leave myself open and vulnerable.
It is also common to discard a broken cane during a sparring match. A better alternative is to keep on sparring with a broken one (to learn to keep my guard up when the unusual happens).
The foot pick up I show is just for fun but it does take balance and some skill to get down.
Using the sixth grip is merely a matter of practice.
Without prejudice
I learned a long time ago that if I dropped my cane while sparring, to keep on sparring bare handed rather than stop, squat down to pick it up and leave myself open and vulnerable.
It is also common to discard a broken cane during a sparring match. A better alternative is to keep on sparring with a broken one (to learn to keep my guard up when the unusual happens).
The foot pick up I show is just for fun but it does take balance and some skill to get down.
Using the sixth grip is merely a matter of practice.
Without prejudice
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
The Cane-It is Not a Sword
http://youtu.be/Ce24iOISEGs
I use my cane to assist me when I walk. This makes it a medical assistance device. Because I also train in Martial Arts, I practice with the cane too. It is a blunt, light, wooded pole about three feet long.
On the other hand, a sword is a three foot razor blade (or longer) that is balanced for cutting and thrusting. It can be deadly.
While a cane is about the same length as a sword, it is a different creature. It is built to sustain constant downward pressure. If I strike with it (like I might use a sword), I stand a good chance of breaking it.
Therefore, care must be taken in training to know how far, fast and hard I can go without breaking it (or me;-).
Without prejudice
I use my cane to assist me when I walk. This makes it a medical assistance device. Because I also train in Martial Arts, I practice with the cane too. It is a blunt, light, wooded pole about three feet long.
On the other hand, a sword is a three foot razor blade (or longer) that is balanced for cutting and thrusting. It can be deadly.
While a cane is about the same length as a sword, it is a different creature. It is built to sustain constant downward pressure. If I strike with it (like I might use a sword), I stand a good chance of breaking it.
Therefore, care must be taken in training to know how far, fast and hard I can go without breaking it (or me;-).
Without prejudice
Monday, December 17, 2012
The Cane-Rising Block then Countering Drill
http://youtu.be/QTPwsfssXnQ
Blending the cane with barehanded skills is a challenging activity. I do it because it is fun. I also find that my barehanded skills improve when I practice this drill too.
Today, I block with a bare hand rising block and follow with a same arm counter. It is at this point that I use the cane.
How I use it depends at lot on the range my attacker either stays at or moves to. The video explains it better.
Without prejudice
Blending the cane with barehanded skills is a challenging activity. I do it because it is fun. I also find that my barehanded skills improve when I practice this drill too.
Today, I block with a bare hand rising block and follow with a same arm counter. It is at this point that I use the cane.
How I use it depends at lot on the range my attacker either stays at or moves to. The video explains it better.
Without prejudice
Sunday, December 16, 2012
The Cane-Closing and Expanding Distances
http://youtu.be/QQ7SeqlQ8Ek
Moving from beyond kicking range to close quarters range and back out again while striking is an important part of any art. Using the cane to practice this skill is merely one way to keep it interesting.
Without prejudice
Moving from beyond kicking range to close quarters range and back out again while striking is an important part of any art. Using the cane to practice this skill is merely one way to keep it interesting.
Without prejudice
Saturday, December 15, 2012
The Cane-Thrusting with the First Grip
http://youtu.be/zyF2ebuTO2g
This is both the simplest move and the most difficult one.
It is simple because there is not much to it but lift and straighten the arm.
It is difficult because it requires enormous practice to develop it until it can be done quickly, accurately and without thought on a hostile and aggressive adversary. It is also difficult because both a stance change and a grip change will become necessary if this thrust fails to stop a determined attacker.
Practice, practice, practice…
Without prejudice
This is both the simplest move and the most difficult one.
It is simple because there is not much to it but lift and straighten the arm.
It is difficult because it requires enormous practice to develop it until it can be done quickly, accurately and without thought on a hostile and aggressive adversary. It is also difficult because both a stance change and a grip change will become necessary if this thrust fails to stop a determined attacker.
Practice, practice, practice…
Without prejudice
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