Simultaneous Block with Counterpunch

The six basic blocks with simultaneous counterpunch cover the heads and torso against a punch.

The idea is simple enough.

It is the doing it regularly that counts.
http://youtu.be/PgagDlX8vu8
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Combining Cane Strikes with Slide in Kicks

Just like the title says…I swing with the cane at kicking distance then I slide in and kick.

It takes time to strike from a distance and this drill certainly makes me take mine…
http://youtu.be/wHlcyWa254A
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A Punching Drill

I execute twelve punches in a row to a stationary heavy bag.

Then I repeat often.

The idea is to make the punches a reflex.

If I have to think to strike, I have found it is generally too late…
http://youtu.be/e7JNm35ElJM
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Block and Counterpunch

Lead arm blocks, a slight pause followed by the rear arm counter punching.

Usually this is one counter but there can be more.

I make it a point in this drill to pause between the block and the counter should another block be needed.

Working the heavy bag when countering van make for a change od pace.
http://youtu.be/SMzFl9cemN8
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The 2nd Grip on the Cane

This is a versatile grip which allows me a lot of leeway in using this short staff at various distances.

As shown I can strike anywhere from outside kicking range to inside punching range.

And I have the added advantage of being able to change to a modified 5th grip should the need arise.
http://youtu.be/yiFW23qX0uo
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Block and Counter using the 5th Grip on the Cane

I can block punches to the face to either side guarding high before countering.

Or I can block punches to the body to either side guarding low before countering.

A simple enough drill, it requires a lot of practice to make work under duress.
http://youtu.be/rLtzw4_e8gI
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The Ten Basic Grips on the Cane

A review today of the ten most basic grips.

I think of the ‘Basic Grips of the Cane’ the way I think of ‘Stances’.

The ‘Basic Grips of the Cane’ are used and practiced without thought so they must be practiced until using them becomes a reflex when the cane is used in practice.

I bit of a caution today, as well.

I broke one of my canes when  I hit the heavy bag with it.

The cane was older and luckily it was taped so it held together in spite of the break.

None the less, a wooden cane can be broken during use and this should be taken into account.

A metal cane is likely to bend if hit too hard or too often and this too, should be noted.
http://youtu.be/uxLMUO7aqFY
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