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Cane Fighting: The Authoritative Guide to Using the Cane or Walking Stick for Self-Defense
Cane Fighting Techniques For The Real World!Cane The Authoritative Guide to Using the Cane or Walking Stick for Self-Defense is a no nonsense book written for anyone who wants to learn how to use the cane or walking stick as a fighting weapon for real-world self-defense.
The Ultimate Self-Defense Weapon for Everyone!While seemingly inconspicuous, the cane or walking stick is both a practical and devastating weapon for all ages, young and old, regardless of size or strength or experience and skill level. Most importantly, you don’t need martial arts training to master this incredible self-defense weapon.
One Book For All Kinds of Fighting SticksWith over 200 photographs and step-by-step instructions, Cane Fighting is the authoritative resource for mastering the following
The Hooked Wooden CaneThe Modern Tactical Combat CaneWalking Sticks of all typesThe Irish Fighting ShillelaghThe Bo StaffPowerful Cane Fighting Techniques At Your FingertipsCane Fighting is devoid of tricky or flashy cane fighting moves that can get you injured or possibly killed when defending against a determined attacker. Instead, it arms you with practical and powerful cane fighting techniques that actually work in the chaos of real-life street assaults. In fact, the skills and techniques found in these pages are surprisingly simple and easy to apply.
Cane Fighting Covers These Essential to choose the right tactical cane for your needs, advantages of the combat cane, weapon requirements, grips, essential dos and don’ts, weapon terminology, high and low concealment stances, strikes, power swings, preparing for impact shock, first strike techniques, combinations, striking angles, cane chokes, self-defense stages, blocks, deflections, footwork skills, cane fighting attributes, target areas, medical implications of cane strikes, use-of-force concerns, workout routines, conditioning exercises, and much more!
Whether you are a beginner or advanced practitioner, student or instructor, Cane The Authoritative Guide to Using the Cane or Walking Stick for Self-Defense teaches you powerful street-oriented techniques and proven fighting methods to get you home alive and in one piece.
The Ultimate Self-Defense Weapon for Everyone!While seemingly inconspicuous, the cane or walking stick is both a practical and devastating weapon for all ages, young and old, regardless of size or strength or experience and skill level. Most importantly, you don’t need martial arts training to master this incredible self-defense weapon.
One Book For All Kinds of Fighting SticksWith over 200 photographs and step-by-step instructions, Cane Fighting is the authoritative resource for mastering the following
The Hooked Wooden CaneThe Modern Tactical Combat CaneWalking Sticks of all typesThe Irish Fighting ShillelaghThe Bo StaffPowerful Cane Fighting Techniques At Your FingertipsCane Fighting is devoid of tricky or flashy cane fighting moves that can get you injured or possibly killed when defending against a determined attacker. Instead, it arms you with practical and powerful cane fighting techniques that actually work in the chaos of real-life street assaults. In fact, the skills and techniques found in these pages are surprisingly simple and easy to apply.
Cane Fighting Covers These Essential to choose the right tactical cane for your needs, advantages of the combat cane, weapon requirements, grips, essential dos and don’ts, weapon terminology, high and low concealment stances, strikes, power swings, preparing for impact shock, first strike techniques, combinations, striking angles, cane chokes, self-defense stages, blocks, deflections, footwork skills, cane fighting attributes, target areas, medical implications of cane strikes, use-of-force concerns, workout routines, conditioning exercises, and much more!
Whether you are a beginner or advanced practitioner, student or instructor, Cane The Authoritative Guide to Using the Cane or Walking Stick for Self-Defense teaches you powerful street-oriented techniques and proven fighting methods to get you home alive and in one piece.
197 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 16, 2016
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About the author
Sammy Franco
73 books9 followersSammy Franco is an prolific author, screenwriter, and world-renowned martial arts expert. He is a “constant reader” and book collector who spends a great deal of time reading novels and short stories.
He enjoys reading speculative fiction and literary horror. His favorite authors include Stephen King, J.K. Rowling, Robert McCammon, Richard Matheson, Joe Hill, Richard Laymon, Rick Hautala, and Robert E. Howard.
Visit his official website where he talks a lot about writing, reading, books, and all things creative. You can also find him hanging out over on Twitter.
He enjoys reading speculative fiction and literary horror. His favorite authors include Stephen King, J.K. Rowling, Robert McCammon, Richard Matheson, Joe Hill, Richard Laymon, Rick Hautala, and Robert E. Howard.
Visit his official website where he talks a lot about writing, reading, books, and all things creative. You can also find him hanging out over on Twitter.
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November 17, 2018
I have previous training in stock fighting, a brown belt in Kenpo, a brown belt in Shotukan, and purchased this book because I am now, retired and disabled and am cane ridden where ever I now go! I live in Baltimore city and am constantly concerned whenever I leave my home.
This book is FULL of valuable information and lessons that should be considered for anyone who is cane ridden!
The exercises are easy to learn as long as you follow Sammy's suggestions!
I highly recommend this book to anyone who feels the need to better prepare themselves for the inevitable!
Buy this book!
This book is FULL of valuable information and lessons that should be considered for anyone who is cane ridden!
The exercises are easy to learn as long as you follow Sammy's suggestions!
I highly recommend this book to anyone who feels the need to better prepare themselves for the inevitable!
Buy this book!
February 5, 2018
Not bad.. Would be be better as a video.
You can only do so much with a book about fighting with a cane. It’s not a bad read. All and all I would recommend this book for people who are interested in alternative fighting styles.
You can only do so much with a book about fighting with a cane. It’s not a bad read. All and all I would recommend this book for people who are interested in alternative fighting styles.
November 23, 2018
A good simple introduction to the art of cane fighting, plenty of pictures to help illustrate the moves as well as exercises to perform to help build up strength, a good addition to a martial arts library.
May 17, 2019
This is how it's done...
And he shows us how. Clearly.
First edition? A *few* minor defects cloud a few points, but all in all a superb manual for real world survival.
Edit and publish edition 2 Sammy
And he shows us how. Clearly.
First edition? A *few* minor defects cloud a few points, but all in all a superb manual for real world survival.
Edit and publish edition 2 Sammy
March 27, 2020
Excellent
A Very Good book, simplified but very instructive and practical. I have recently had to start using a Cabe and feel that this book will teach me valuable self defence measure that here to fire I did not need, thank you Mr Franco
A Very Good book, simplified but very instructive and practical. I have recently had to start using a Cabe and feel that this book will teach me valuable self defence measure that here to fire I did not need, thank you Mr Franco
June 16, 2024
I found the book excellent full off information
As I get old and know use a cane to get around I thought it would be good to learn how to protect myself in a fast changing environment. I found the book easy to read and understand
As I get old and know use a cane to get around I thought it would be good to learn how to protect myself in a fast changing environment. I found the book easy to read and understand
August 8, 2019
Very good
I liked the clear, practical advice and directions. The illustrations are excellent. I can really recommend this book, glad I bought it.
I liked the clear, practical advice and directions. The illustrations are excellent. I can really recommend this book, glad I bought it.
April 7, 2020
Simplistic
Just read the book, even though there are some interesting parts, this book only skimmed the art of cane self defence.
Just read the book, even though there are some interesting parts, this book only skimmed the art of cane self defence.
August 17, 2020
Read for research. It was clearly written and simple and gave me the information I needed.
June 5, 2023
Excellent manual with easy to follow photos and explanations. Recommend!
February 16, 2017
I have walked with a cane for years, usually for comfort (not medical reasons...yet) and as a means to have something in hand if ever assaulted by four-legged or two-legged animals. Therefore my interest was piqued when I read the back cover of this book. Sammy Franco, founder and creator of Contemporary Fighting Arts (CFA), Law Enforcement Master Instructor, and author of 35 books on various aspects of reality based self-defense, has put together a simple manual on how to use a cane or walking-stick in personal protection situations. This snazzy, 233 page paperback is written for trained martial artists and the average citizen who has no training.
"Cane Fighting" is easy to read and straightforward. The pictures are clear, the instruction is coherent, and the material is comprehensible. The seven chapters walk the learner through cane selection, how to handle a cane, what stances to take, the human targets to strike in self-defense and in an all-out-fight-for-your-life context, rightly using the cane when being assaulted, and the kinds of attacks to watch for. The final chapter even walks the reader through a proper set of workouts to condition the body as well as the reflexes.
If you have to walk with a cane or use one for comfort, "Cane Fighting" has some very usable advice and directions on how to use your cane in hostile events. This volume would make a good addition to a martial arts school's lending library. But it would be a valuable gift for anyone who regularly handles a shillelagh or walking stick of some kind. And for those who don't normally employ a cane, after reading this book, you will wonder why not. I highly recommend the book!
"Cane Fighting" is easy to read and straightforward. The pictures are clear, the instruction is coherent, and the material is comprehensible. The seven chapters walk the learner through cane selection, how to handle a cane, what stances to take, the human targets to strike in self-defense and in an all-out-fight-for-your-life context, rightly using the cane when being assaulted, and the kinds of attacks to watch for. The final chapter even walks the reader through a proper set of workouts to condition the body as well as the reflexes.
If you have to walk with a cane or use one for comfort, "Cane Fighting" has some very usable advice and directions on how to use your cane in hostile events. This volume would make a good addition to a martial arts school's lending library. But it would be a valuable gift for anyone who regularly handles a shillelagh or walking stick of some kind. And for those who don't normally employ a cane, after reading this book, you will wonder why not. I highly recommend the book!
September 7, 2016
Very Informative
Great book, simple to understand and execute the curriculum. Easiest way to learn the use of the walking stick for defensive use.
Great book, simple to understand and execute the curriculum. Easiest way to learn the use of the walking stick for defensive use.
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