Stepping with Four Diagonal Cane Strikes

 http://youtu.be/P_6-HoLBMMk
This is similar to the drill I did on February 22 except that I am using four strikes and I am advancing only.

Also, all my strikes are done on an angle.

I strike with the tip of the cane, then the middle of the cane and finally with the part closest to my hand.

As I stated earlier, the only way to become proficient in the use of this three foot staff is to practice.

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A Basic Grip Switch

http://youtu.be/ZJ1G4qWMbXA
This Grip Switch allows me to change which hand I am gripping the Cane with.

Two basic things are important to remember when switching arms.

One, my first hand grips the Cane in the middle with the thumb pointed at the hook.

Two, my second hand grips the Cane just over the first hand with my second (also with my thumb towards the hook).

Only then does my first hand grip the Cane in the way I want.

See the video for an example.

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Basic Switching of Positions with the Cane between the Fourth and Fifth Grips

http://youtu.be/dxTLr0IEXus
Again, just easier to watch the video than to describe.

The purpose is to develop a strong awareness of where the Cane is at all times when being held in the fifth grip.

When I let go with one hand to change positions, I make sure my other hand has a solid grip.

It is not about speed, it is about precision.

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Ten Grips of the Cane

http://youtu.be/-OubtW0WyPw
A basic demonstration of how to form the Ten Grips of the Cane.

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Grip Switching: Same Side Underhand

http://youtu.be/cR0Tn02OK84

It is just easier to watch the video than to explain this control exercise.

Once I have it down stationary, I combine it with a step.

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Stepping with Cane Strikes

http://youtu.be/Gbel648hqMQ
As shown, I combine three Cane attacks with a basic shuffle step both advancing and withdrawing.

This decreases then increases the distance as I strike.

The only way to become proficient in the use of this staff is to practice.

And the best way I have found to practice regularly is to make practice interesting.

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Slide In Kicks with Follow-up Lead Arm Punch and Rear Arm Punch

http://youtu.be/WahzkCcwcMo
I use the slide kicks of Orange belt here.

Step forward, kick with my lead leg and drop to neutral as I punch with my lead arm, then I turn and drive my rear arm out as a third strike.

Simple and effective fo0llow-up to yesterday’s drill.

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