Martial arts - Cane fighting

The cane has been used as a “martial” weapon since ancient times. This potential weapon can be carried with you wherever you go and can pass any security checkpoint since it is viewed as a walking aid and not as a possible weapon. However, this tool, when used effectively, can be a devastating weapon for self-defense.

The techniques presented within this course use a traditional walking cane with a crook handle for the grip and a single tip at the end to support your balance. This type of cane can be readily found in most commercial drug and department stores, or a specific type of fighting cane can be purchased through most martial arts supply stores. Fighting with the cane involves pokes and jabs with the tip, thrusts, pushes, and blocks with the shaft, and hooking techniques (specifically around the neck) with the crook.

This course teaches the stances, blocks, strikes, self-defense techniques and katas for the cane in full detail. It is an ideal teaching aid for review, rank testing, competition, and self-defense.

Grandmaster Michael A. Stelzer holds several advanced ranks (10th Dan and above) in various styles of martial arts. Additionally, he holds three doctoral of science degrees and is a certified professional wrestler.