Grandmaster Mark Sheuy Founder of the American Cane System

In 1998, he was inducted into the Martial Arts Masters, Pioneers, and Legends Hall of Fame as a "Master Instructor. In 2000, he was inducted into the USMA Hall of Fame and the prestigious World Head of Family Sokeship Hall of Fame. In 2001, he was inducted into the Action Martial Arts Hall of Fame, and in 2003, Black Belt Magazine Honored Grandmaster Shuey with Weapons Instructor of the Year. He has been inducted into numerous other halls of fame, and received similar recognitions.

[@pascal0868]

I’ll be sure to show this to my 78 year old grand dad. These fine motor skills are going to come in handy next time anyone dares to stick his karate punch in the air.

[@user-jx4xj5wp9t]

😂

[@deafsmith1006]

Being a 5th Dan,TKD, Krav Magaist, and JKDist I can say the best cane defense is called a Glock.

[@donmac5918]

On September 2, 1901, United States Vice President Theodore Roosevelt outlined his ideal foreign policy in a speech at the Minnesota State Fair in Falcon Heights, Minnesota: “Speak softly, and carry a big stick.” Two weeks later, Roosevelt became president and “Big Stick diplomacy” defined his leadership…..

[@Douglassilva91098]

Well where i live any type of fire gun is prohibited

[@andrewfuentes1523]

Your going to get sued if you keep teaching that . What your teaching is extremely hard to applicate , there is a lifetime of mental preparation just to get you to the point of discipline needed to become so fast by nature;it’s not a reality for all ,maybe one out of a lot and I mean a lot of people . And that one has no life ,other than what you are teaching . You are utilizing double the energy and leaving yourself vulnerable , let alone your students . Self defense is to improve the quality of life for people , mentally and physically. Another thing your not causing enough harm to the clavicle to stop a serious attacker,nor are you going to take out an eye with that cane . Then to add sarcasm to the situation with a kiss ! I tell you this , that attitude alone will disqualify you from recruitment into combat effective units . When your preparing your students from experience there is no humor only concern to bring your students home alive , be careful Sir ! When I’m instructing,my attention is on my students ,the body language ,attention span , facial gestures , lateral eye movements . I’m embedding technique into there nature ,those concerns leave no room for your humorous mentality . Drew Fuentes A.T.L. International Executive Protection

[@jayr8816]

After watching this video, my grandfather wont stop beating me.

[@prettyboy1970]

🤣🤣🤣

[@clivewells7090]

Grandbastard!

[@jeffadams9807]

😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@user-jx4xj5wp9t]

😂

[@kevlarchicken]

always be weary of someone who claims to be a grandmaster the legit guys will never demand you call them by a title

[@patrickbateman7369]

Truth

[@masjut1]

Some more fantastic fantasy martial arts

[@rdurl5086]

a cane or a walking stick really is practical because you can take it with you anywhere, and in an emergency at least you have a chance to keep someone at bay, while you escape.

[@tss4559]

And Grand Cane Master Mark Shuey has proven it in actual self-defense situations over and over again. learn so much from him.

[@Atyrsvc1]

In several states, a walking stick isn't considered a medical device and you just broke the law by using it as a weapon. A Cane is a Cane. Period.

[@Zerpersande]

@@Atyrsvc1 You might want to include some specifics. For example the exact number of States and a couple of examples? Say this because I’ve heard that a cane is considered a medical device and can be carried without exception.

[@Zerpersande]

@@Atyrsvc1 I’ve tried to verify what you have said and can’t find a single example of such. If the cane is weighted, or contains a bladed weapon, well, yeah, they’re sometimes illegal. But the cane this guy is using?

[@OmarLopez-iv1el]

No body leaves their arm out that long for you to throw them. These moves are out date it. Good stuff for the movies

[@sharkymoon422]

These ideas are great for the movies👍

[@sooner5484]

Thank you. beautiful. Just the stuff to bring to an end an aggressive attack. The cane would be seen as a weakness to most dull trouble makers. cheers.

[@curtisstewart3179]

Many years ago when I had hair and drank I made my living as a bouncer in Amarillo Texas at joints on the Boulevard. I was taught to fight with a pool que and pool bars. Slapping a drunk with the thin end of the que on the side of the knee would get them on the ground. The thing was to get them down, get them up and then get them out. We faught in pairs. One with the que the other with a pool bar. If the beligerant did not get the message your partner taped them on the too of the head with the pool ball. No timple hits as this could be fatal. Top of the head they would drop like a sack of potatoes. If somebody went stupid we woyld would be opening the exit doors with them an half a minute. Don't frequent these places any more so don't know if they still have bouncers. On a good Saturday night we would escort maybe a dozen drunks out. No body knew or understood the partner aspect of bouncing. Tying into a drunk by yourself could get you hurt.

[@thomasnugent3836]

Very good, thank you very much

[@sendtextmessageto]

thanks friend

[@JR-pr8jb]

Holy moly. My little dog would be afraid to walk with me!

[@scooter5301]

Grasshopper, when you snatch pebble from my hand you must leave, tank u.

[@TPSTraining]

THis is Martial art, -> Phantasybased and not self defense. Anyone disagreeing?

[@maxcinta5760]

I only have one leg. I use an iwalk 2.0 strap-on crutch for a leg. I don't have much balance to work with anymore. I can still use some of what you teach: thank you!

[@TheSubwaysurfer]

AIl of that stuff realllly works.. ..in a DEMO. ANYONE who's done any kind of fighting knows how fast a jab comes at you. Its in and out in a flash. That's why its the first line of defense in boxing. If you are using a candidate you will not be able to move fast enough to do these techniques against a live opponent. If you were able, you wouldn't even nerd a cane period

[@icenutsproductions9682]

Very true

[@michaelanders6566]

Great in slow motion and you know where the punch is coming from if that person was mad you would never have a chance with that Technique

[@davidschmidt6013]

Your oversimplification shows your limited mental abilities. You seem to ignore things like feints and two-armed techniques...(one to fake, one to strike). "If you were able, you wouldn't even nerd a cane period" Some folks AREN'T 100% ABLE, or else they wouldn't be using a cane. Some of us are elderly, or permanently (if slightly) damaged. Both of my shoulders are weakened from years of abuse and the right one from 3 rotator-cuff tears, none of which were ever healed properly. Some folks use them FOR REAL, (i.e. assist to walk) and using them for self-defense is a bonus. Educate yourself, learn to think a bit more broadly, and then put your ego back on the leash, OK?

[@amberharmsen2497]

all of that stuff was designed for actual fighting on the streets with unassuming weapons that was the whole point do you really think people werent throwing punches as quickly as they could back then????

[@donmac5918]

…On September 2, 1901, United States Vice President Theodore Roosevelt outlined his ideal foreign policy in a speech at the Minnesota State Fair in Falcon Heights, Minnesota: “Speak softly, and carry a big stick.” Two weeks later, Roosevelt became president and “Big Stick diplomacy” defined his leadership…….

[@thunderbird2918]

Awesome!!!!!

[@jagerbluetooth43]

So many experts on youtube. I met Sheuy at a martial arts conference (bantu hall of fame or something in cleveland) . Down to earth, nice guy. Readily admitted "he'd trade 10 years of martial arts for gun with kung fu written on the side". Yall are shameful making these comments having never trained with him.

[@georgekondylis6723]

One of the telltale signs of Bullshido is self defense scenarios where only a single punch is thrown by the attacker. There are so many flaws here. If you have a cane or stick, don’t waste time with this stuff.

[@chaplainsoffice6907]

The cane is not a grappling device any more than my BO staff. If you are forced to trap or joint lock an aggressor, something went very wrong. Remember, the best fight is the one you never have.

[@freedolphin1732]

Bon travail !

[@BigOSully]

main point , it will not get YOU arrested for defending yourself

[@tim777us]

Mark Shuey told me years ago that they are banning knob handle canes. Still waiting on that...

[@itsGuy]

Jon Tron opened my eyes to the world of Cane Fu

[@random8106]

Ah yes another one who started from jontron

[@emanueltarrasch2557]

I wish you will have over 100 Street fight´s with this technik to feel secure !

[@lifeinlimbo2186]

It's too bad for these 'grand masters' that attackers in real life situations actually move quickly. I would be a master too if my assailants stood still.

[@CharlieBrown-uv6uw]

I successfully defended myself with a walking stick when attacked by a crazed junkie, luckily for me my cane was actually a 410 poachers gun...job done...:)

[@jeffc2630]

So you killed someone, was it self defense or a bunch of bollocks from your imagination?

[@toppertruthio]

could we use a zimmer frame if theres 2 assailants?

[@nickluce2617]

Thank you grand master.

[@J.D.Vision]

That kiss of death is deadly for the ego... 🤣

[@STASH201161]

Why grapple when you can strike with it ?

[@peteryeung111]

I promise, i will never mess with an elderly with a cane, ever again.

[@Dylan-wx7ru]

You only really have to be afraid of the elderly guy who doesn't walk with a limp. if the elderly guy walks with a limp you probably actually needs the cane, but you still shouldn't mess with him because then you'd be an asshole for messing with a crippled old guy

[@RJTrezise1983]

All very good techniques for a compliant opponent.

[@davidwayne9982]

Have you checked out SOBREVEVINCIA?? It's similar to this with more emphasis on control-- sort of like a "cane-aikido".... I'd love your opinion on that...

[@Fritz999]

Everything you are showing, is designed not to actually hurt anyone.

[@KaptainCanuck]

These "Hollywood" techniques have their place but they are not self-defense techniques due to the time it takes to do them; if you're need a cane then you probably won't be able to move like this; Michael Janich's techniques are pure and simply practical.

[@KaptainCanuck]

Plus, he also fails to tell you that you need softening up strikes before trying these locks.

[@acyutanandadas1326]

@@KaptainCanuck My pekiti tersia teachers have said the same. ''Never go for a lock til you've given a blow''

[@user-tr6sy5lm8l]

use ur brain for judgement n the heart for power...Cheers!!!...RAL...

[@docalexander2853]

Anybody can call themselves a Grandmaster now. Well, I am a Grandoctor in cane fighting. That’s higher than a Grandmaster.

[@veiledallegory]

Dang Seagal has lost a lot of weight!

[@jackyrodrig7880]

Top top bravo😮😮

[@jamess.829]

I watched the video and I read most of the comments. I have to think that the only way any of these moves would work is if you spent a great deal of time training and practicing. Next I have to agree that an attack is going to come so quickly that you are lucky to get out of the way and simply swing your cane to keep some distance between yourself and an attacker. After that it is going to be whatever you can strike or simply keep him at bay. A cane is a good weapon that does not draw any unwanted attention. You don't need to actually need it and if you do then for sure it is going to be difficult to use it in a real life situation.

[@BrentDelong1253]

At least the old man gave him the courtesy of a reach around.

[@theslimemolds5099]

Fast sword type chops to any part of the attackers body while gaining distance. Blocking any punch is not effecting. Eyes throat groin collar bone. I come from a long direct lineage of Muso jo combat. Martial Art combat is very easy. A handful if that of techniques is all one needs.

[@ninaspalace]

Self defence for the less able. There should be more of it.

[@jpsholland]

No, watch this video again, listen to his explanation of techniques, take a close watch to his feet and then ask yourself the next question: why does someone have a cane? The answer on this question make this McDojo straight away.

[@LivingCoolness]

@@jpsholland If you have a cane in the hand, and the opponent nothing, you need no funny tricks from this "grandmaster".

[@leegonzalez4644]

I Haven't seen anyone use these complicated techniques for defence.

[@VTSifuSteve]

And you won't either!

[@mastermoonlightvariety]

I have. It's actually really cool. However, nowadays, most people don't like using canes anymore like the earlier time so it will be the rarest thing ever seen.

[@Stukablitzen]

I haven't either, but then again I haven't seen anyone use cane techniques before. I love learning something new every day, don't you?

[@jfearless3420]

3:05 Different states have different laws. In Florida they have a stand your ground law where if you just feel like you are in danger from someone you can use deadly force.

[@challanboggs3772]

I don't believe most of these techniques would work . I have found in real world experience simplicity is King.

[@petermyers479]

Muscle memory of proven techniques can’t hurt but it’s not magic either.

[@montgomerywolf3434]

@J Fizzy Always nice to know a few tricks...👍😉

[@TPSTraining]

@J Fizzy AMEN!

[@Ballarateast]

You are soooo correct , swinging sticks around at people is going to get you trouble especially if you can't back it up once stick has gone walkabout.

[@Dylan-wx7ru]

Without having too much experience, I do feel like there's some stuff that needs to be talked about. That double leg shin sweep by getting around behind them is bs, plain and simple. Who is going to stand there and let you crouch behind them? Nobody. But the strike to the shin? That's effective. Just imagine how much that would hurt. The joint locks are all viable, but impractical. They are eacrima teqniques and most likely you won't need the full lock, the shattered arm or shin will be sufficient. In conclusion, I would say that this demo falls victim to the classic "let me show the flashy shit" that all demos do. Don't call the cane fighting system fake though, because if you replace cane with baseball bat or sword, you can see it being incredibly dangerous, so the cane is also a great weapon. But don't try to crouch behind your oponant and sweep the leg, that's fucking stupid

[@wepntech]

It's a demo, think about it. I've poked fun at techniques too and been confused as to how I wound up in a given position...by those same techniques.

[@345kobi]

The whole thing is ridiculous.

[@Fritz999]

Actually, the cane works if applied properly. From the beginning with the will to do extreme damage! This ist not sport with katas and randori, or perfect gentlemanly behaviour. Self-defense means just that: get rid of an attacker as fast and hard as possible!!

[@s.o.stackman3322]

All these techniques are really good ,BUT They are KALI and ESCRIMA Techniques , Useing a CANE is a good idea , BUT DON'T PRETEND YOU MADE IT ALL UP BRO.

[@acyutanandadas1326]

S0S agreed I trained with GT Leo Gaje T William McGrath and Tom Bisio. we learned dozens of edged and blunt disarms Watch how fast I'll take that cane away from him

[@tcbtcb7553]

YOU ARE RIGHT. I KNOW THE ESCRIMA TEACHER THAT TAUGHT HIM THESE TECNHIQUE AND THEN HE BUILD A CANE BUSINESS.

[@VTSifuSteve]

He stole this from FMA? Not exactly. Good escrima/Arnis/kali is way better than this complicated, showy and impractical garbage. This stuff is pura mierda.

[@VTSifuSteve]

Please don't insult Eskrima by comparing it to this. The Eskrima I train is simple, strong and effective. This is ....not.

[@dmandy7968]

Yall do know about canne de combat...right? It's a historical french martial art....using a cane... Also, most stickfighting styles have a MASSIVE crossover. Bataireacht, Arnis, gatka, donga, etc...

[@muddog1561]

The cane is a Hanbo with an attitude because of the hook.

[@davidwood2387]

moves good for someone who need a cane if you can't walk good an need the technique how are you going to use them

[@pierremaio8379]

This seems like Kali with a cane

[@jaimedelgado7529]

is there a walker system as well?

[@VTSifuSteve]

Wow, there's another business opportunity. Check back in six months and this guy will be marketing it!

[@Dylan-wx7ru]

Yep, the system comes with walker mounted Gatling guns, and is also rocket propelled for quick escape

[@caroleschoice722]

The problem is that always has a block first. With senior citizens the cane has to be first. That as a black belt teaching senior citizens

[@Insolation1]

Problem here is the fact that most of the time you won't realise your going to be attacked until the person attacking you is six inches or less from you. Even if you have some martial art ability it's usually too late anyway. You put your glass down to punch someone the professional just puts the glass in your face.

[@TPSTraining]

Have you been inspired by Mick Coup, Sir? :-)

[@Insolation1]

@@TPSTraining No I was brought up in Glasgow in the 50/60s when nobody had heard of karate or judo, a glass or an ashtray was the first weapon of choice.

[@naguerea]

Well said sir@@Insolation1

[@mrhawk1924]

Try that style on Mike Tyson or The Rock

[@MarshOakDojoTimPruitt]

Grand Master Shuey is awesome!!!

[@michaelward812]

I'm a martial artist myself, I know you might laugh at this but I'll have seen the karate kid about 10 times, and I believe too and about preserving life. The only time you should ever take a life, or maybe anybody I'll think about it you shouldn't hurt anyone or break their arm or gouge them or doing anything that's going to cause them any hurt, if you can avoid it now of course injuries in a fight can't be stopped this is true, people are going to get black guys busted lips, but to go out of your way intentionally in a fight you are going to have injuries it can't be avoided now to take a cane or any type of martial art to have an intention to intentionally just figure someone name them so they can't walk away from it. And I've been in plenty of fights myself alone if you hit someone hard enough you dominate the fight and they give up, let me say that again and they give up think about it sometimes people get where they have enough. But you take a weapon to intentionally disfigure them, then you're wrong. And I'm right and I know it. And I know those people is going to read this who's going to agree with me who agrees? You can win a fight, and cause minimum damage. And both of you walk away. Now the only time, and I mean the only time understand me because reading that you can't hear my voice and you can't see my anger, understand the only time you have a right and it's not necessarily a right to take someone's life as if your life is in jeopardy and even then. If you beat him up and he gives up and then you decide to just kill him that's murder. So to all you wash the artist I pray to God God plays on your conscience cuz you better not decide after it's over with to just kill it cuz that's murder. Don't let your anger take over and you end up killing somebody in your regret. Then you deserve to go to jail you deserve to go to prison. I want these teachers who think this way to rethink it because you can want to fight, you can't save your life and preserve life and both of you walk away. The last thought think about this carry two or three cell phones hide your money on you somewhere else. Anyone who's willing to commit a crime with enough or gun. Or willing to do anything so unless you feel that your life is in danger better for you to comply and someone getting out of there car and being nothing with you stay in your car lock your doors tucked down if you have to and put it in gear and then speed off and duck down they might miss. And drive and go to the police station or call the police as you're getting towards police station or some deputies. Go home and call the police and tell them what happened. No one in any more shots or any type unless they think their life is in danger even if it is in danger has no right really to take anyone's life only God Almighty has that right. So don't be judge jury and execution, the American people and movies have made a joke out of martial arts and what it stands for which one of you have a right to take life. Why is your life more valuable . I'm trying to get you to understand be careful what you do even if you think you're right, you're wrong besides this man's preaching we have bad loss maybe but we have lost to protect people. Why should that person or did you wrong not deserve to have his life. Maybe he was on drugs maybe it's drinking, so if you get in a fight or someone's your victim of a crime you can survive by doing what they tell you to do. Maybe they won't kill you you think about this you kill them you're going to have to live with it. So you want me to say it's right , it's not so I'm not going to agree with you. Think about what you do before you decide to take a life. Now you might only have a few seconds to make that decision. But whatever decision you make you're going to have to live with for the rest of your life. Now if you defend your life and your family's life and the guy gives up , can you kill him you're a murderer, you deserve prison time.

[@acyutanandadas1326]

I'm 70 yrs old, a student of Grnd Tuhon Leo Gaje, Tuhon W Mcgrath and Tom Bisio, in pekiti tersia, I can do more damage with a ball point pen.

[@warrenstanford7240]

The one crucial aspect you never learnt was respect, de-fanging the snake my arse he would smash your skull into pulp with one blow, Please ask your Tuhon and he would tell you to shut your stupid mouth.

[@firstchoicelastchoice28]

I have a 5 to 6 foot range with a cane the pen maybe only 2 inches more than your arm

[@Fritz999]

All sort of OK. Who actually declared him to be a Grandmaster? Not saying he isn't. Just wondering.

[@dman3526]

Upon a quick search I could also not find a single video of him in any competition that actually involved sparring in anyway. Just videos of him swinging that cane at the air. This man is a con artist.

[@TheBashar327]

"Who the he'll inducted this guy into a hall of fame with this BS?" "I don't know. I think maybe Roger, he was pretty drunk when he saw this guy." "I don't freaking believe it, people will think we're idiots! What're we gonna do?" "Only thing we can do... double down and give him a bunch more awards and recognition. Hopefully if we print up enough awards for him people will just believe it." "Naw, no way..... maybe?"

[@DCFunBud]

How do you keep the opponent from grabbing your cane?

[@firstchoicelastchoice28]

Look here kzbin.info/www/bejne/nobMp56chL9ssNE

[@Stukablitzen]

As with anything, you gotta be quick.

[@bawhatever5260]

Very good 👍

[@lovehorrordotde]

1:53 what does he pay his opponent not to use his left arm while he tries to weave a knot in his right arm?

[@acyutanandadas1326]

Don't you know? His dummy student pays him

[@meehh2439]

In the position he is, it'd be very uncomfortable or impossible to reach over to jab into him, a hook or cross is unlikely. It's supposed to be in a quick pace too.

[@davestovall3148]

I agree that a couple teckniques here arent practical. But a cane used by someone who has trained with it is devastating

[@patrickbateman7369]

Right, unlike the typical person that uses a cane

[@davidt1621]

Has he ever tried that shit on a heavyweight boxer? I don't think so.

[@Stukablitzen]

I doubt it, and he probably hasn't tested on an elephant or rhino, either. And, your point is?

[@DoktorSick]

The basic is stick / cane is a distance weapon. If the attacker gets close to you it's useless because then you are fighting for control of the cane. The simplest and most effective thing to day is to control the distance and beat the shit out of the attacker with the cane. PUre and simple no joint locks , no trips just bludgeon .

[@sirwinston3702]

Almost impossible to apply those takedowns, nicely done though

[@jamesdavis2529]

They don't teach defending the cane...thats another $$$ lesson

[@mremington8]

he'll be inducted to the prison system - a guy coming in at him, "you can do this and kill em" - that's a bit harsh dude..... i think breaking his arm, or even legs are more than enough..., "you cant beat them while they are on the ground, you have to let them go if they dont get up... i wouldn't though".... dude, are you even listening to yourself?? the laws are just fine, i'm guessing most criminals would probabbly regret things immediately after the first few bones shatter... perspective man, just sayin

[@tdeal67]

A bit harsh? I think not. If your going to attack someone, they should be prepared to die. Some of us carry guns.

[@345kobi]

Has anyone ever seen a punch blocked like He is blocking them here. Neither Have I. Don't mean to be rude but have an issue with someone teach self defense that isn't practical. Most of the cane stuff demonstrated requires more precision than would work on the street. Looks great for studio demonstrations but thats all.

[@Stukablitzen]

Well, Patrick, you have a point. I believe in the KISS principle, too, but, then again zombies, junkies, and other undisciplined guttermench don't usually take up martial arts. As you should know, most martial arts are not practical in the street or combat, which is why Krav Maga, Comrac Bas, or hand-to-hand combat that uses only large body movements are the time tested systems of choice.

[@jerretwiens26]

Pity the fool that tries to mess with you!

[@larrybrooks4054]

Pull my finger stuff

[@georgesantana5457]

so sorry!

[@tulleynelson9386]

Provide him with weapon of choice (instigator w/weapon)

[@jorgemirabal9492]

Oss!! Very impressive, where is your school located at

[@jpsholland]

Its Osu, not oss.

[@rubel247]

it should come useful in your 80s lol

[@paulfowler2390]

one day you might be there

[@josephurso6897]

Most people don't realize it but a good quality hard wood cane can be a nasty self defence weapon.

[@firstchoicelastchoice28]

It will never be a weapon or every hospital and physiotherapy clinic will need to register them. A cane is a medical device.

[@Freiya2011]

Ouch!😂👍

[@richardcollins6684]

The canes were originally given to disabled people in hospitals in New York back in 2003. Many of techniques used have been around for decades. You need to practice basic approach to protect yourself with this cane. You can't do a side kick to the knee instead snap the cane to their knee can bring them down.

[@jean-luchochart6960]

Il s'agit d'un art martial français! PAS DU TOUT D'ORIGINE AMÉRICAINE!!

[@jamescusack5219]

Doubt this " Grandmaster " could pull off half the techniques shown in a real encounter .

[@SithLordyPug]

He could

[@savageboy7481]

@@SithLordyPug bullshit this old man would get his ass kicked in a real encounter unless he has some boxing and wrestling training 🤷🏿

[@SithLordyPug]

@@savageboy7481 or he could have a gun

[@savageboy7481]

@@SithLordyPug you must can’t fight

[@kmch7286]

The problem with weapons like cane, stick, baton, and bat is that it's okay if you just use it to scare away your opponent, but once you hit an opponent with it and the opponent isn't hit really hard, he will get angry, rush in, takes the weapon from you and hit you with it.

[@jagerbluetooth43]

By that logic, when he hits you, you should be able to do the same. Then its a race to unconsciousness trading the weapon back and forth right?

[@Stukablitzen]

That same argument can be made for any method of self defense if one is not quick and hasn't practiced the technique or skill enough to be effective. No opponent is going to just let you get away with a soft strike or a weak grappling technique. Then again, street thugs are not usually trained in martial arts, are they? So, maybe just a show of force or resistance is enough to discourage the cowardly S.O.B., who knows, do you?

[@michaelnelligan1214]

@@jagerbluetooth43 thats funny lol

[@marbananta]

So we have to carry crane everywhere we go even we don't have a limp.

[@Stukablitzen]

Is effecting a limp all that hard to do?

[@tomobrien6983]

most places in the United states are a one for one state.... as in if the attacker uses one technique and is neutralized, if you continue with follow on techniques, well guess what, you have now become the antagonist

[@tcbtcb7553]

TOO COMPLICATED- JUST BEAT THE GUY OVER THE HEAD AND IT IS DONE.

[@1SingleT]

You have to be careful, legally you can end up being the aggressor

[@mremington8]

@@1SingleT especially the way he is teaching

[@tom8181]

Looks like KEMPO 2 me

[@fast03vette4me]

There can only be one cane. Venerable Monk Kwai Chang Cain Kung Fu Master of The Shaolin Temple, Hu Nang Province China. you must become like water

[@215618680]

Well spoken, Grass Hopper!

[@josephpumford856]

These are an in ancient French tehcniques used in Savate not new not American

[@martyvallens]

Never use the hook of the cane, if the guy is heavier than you he might be able to take the cane.. so just hit with it, and walk away

[@rubel247]

what happens if you leave your cane at home

[@Stukablitzen]

Concealed carry is always a good back up, as well as a having a dummy wallet or purse that has phoney money and phoney credit cards that you just hand over to the stupid idiot, who won't have time to examine the contents. The real goods you keep concealed, as in a belt designed for that purpose. Kapeesh?

[@Propmaker-wf3nm]

It's called leather force don't hit in neck

[@Fritz999]

Contrary to this, what I have taught for many years, is designed to grievously hurt or kill.

[@wardragonprime]

I have the good fortune to own cane master canes and DVDs. It is a very effective system.

[@alanwood9822]

Why wear a Dogi and a black belt?

[@dudeofwaybackwhen3878]

I don't man for me it's much more simple. when I'm out walking carrying my walking stick If I'm threatened by something or someone, I'll take my walking stick and will wail on it til the threat is gone no matter how many times I have hit it.

[@DCFunBud]

What is the average age of the students, 30? I'm 64.75.

[@cultofmalgus1310]

here's a questions then: If you can do all this then what are you doing with a cane in the first place? If you are caught on camera doing these techniques I have a feeling the courts are going to be very curious as to why you even had a cane on you in the first place. It sucks but the courts ARE out to get us. They'll use this against you. It's always the good folks that get screwed by the courts and law makers. It's not like criminals follow the laws. It's a sad day when you cant use anything to assist you in a defensive situation that you DID NOT GO LOOKING FOR. Idc if the guy attacking you has access to a weapon or not. Not everyone is combat trained Law Enforcement or Military. We should be allowed to use any assistance we want to defend ourselves at that point , be it a cane, a knife, a machete, sword, gun, i dont honestly give a damn. This world has been flipped on it's head and nothing makes sense anymore!

[@firstchoicelastchoice28]

There are dozens of reasons to carry a canemasters cane. And just smash and leave, dont hang around. "Oh officer - I was robbing an old guy and he smashed me with his cane" The police will laugh.

[@VestigialHead]

If you actually want to use your cane for self defense then go and find a good Kali or Escrima school. All of the cane specialists I see seem to try to make things way to complicated. Stick fighting will teach you all you need to know about cane fighting.

[@jpsholland]

We live in the Bruce Lee bashing era, but in the end he was right. Like you say, cut all sophisticated moves form your art and you win.

[@eyallvy]

Stick fighting is indeed at the base of using a cane for self defense, but use of the hooked handle with the pointy end is an addition that is well worth learning. Kali sticks are straight and totally lack this ability. Furthermore, the whole concept of using a walking cane for self defense is based on the fact that you can walk around with it in public for a seemingly innocent and legitimate purpose. Try walking around town with a couple of Kali sticks and explain to a cop what they are for.

[@VestigialHead]

+Eyal Levy Yep I agree that a cane is easier to walk around with unobtrusively. The problem with studying with cane masters is they seem to suffer from the same issue that a lot of TMA suffer from. They show lots of slow setup positions and techniques and include some drills. But they do not seem to encourage full speed testing. Kali and Escrima often have much more realistic sparring so will greatly increase your skill with the weapon. Any techniques using the hook are likely to be low percentage techniques so should be avoided in a dangerous situation. Stick with simple strikes from varying heights and angles. You may be able to pull off the hook techniques if you practice the cane for 5000 hours + but who has the time especially on top of other martial training.

[@TheBashar327]

I think Kutulue gets it in a nutshell.

[@acyutanandadas1326]

@@VestigialHeadThank you I trained with Grand Tuhon Leo Gaje, Tuhon Billy McGrath and Tom Bisio....that's all