With your permission, I’d like to take a moment of your time to introduce you to the upgrades we’ve made at CDK USA & American Cane Self Defense to maximize your learning experience.

If you’ve tried accessing the site over the past few days, you may have run into the ”Down For Maintenance” page. So, first I’d like to thank you for your patience during this transformative period. Let me explain what we’ve been doing and more importantly what it means to you as a student of  American Cane Martial Arts.

Online Dojo and Training You Can Access Anytime, Day, or Night

As the popularity and acceptance of the cane as a self defense strategy gains popularity, we find the need to make changes so we can improve service and provide additional ways for students of all levels to have access to the appropriate levels of training for an affordable fee.

Since inception, we’ve managed membership levels with more brute force than elegant sophistication. Hence, in anticipation of  the growing demand for training and our expanding membership base, we have added software that allows us to efficiently manage memberships and offer more training videos and information so you can achieve new levels of excellence in your training endeavors.

Membership Levels

These membership levels are covered in the link called “Memberships” and are presented in summary format here.

• CDK Registered: If you’re reading this message then you’re likely already a CDK Registered member. This level of membership provides access to many articles and a limited number of informative videos. This free membership level is mainly for people who have a casual interest in cane self defense, who haven’t committed to excelling in the “Way of the Cane{“.
• CDK Annual:  The CDKAnnual membership gets you a certificate, membership card,  CDK USA patch and most importantly allows you to test and qualify for different levels of certification/or rank.  It also allows for limited access to educational videos. CDK Annual is required for any certification program or rank sanctioned by the headquarters. If you’re interested in CDK USA/ACSD rank or certification, you’ll want to become an offical member first.
• CDK Student: CDKStudent is a monthly paid membership level. It provides access to almost all instructional video, including the previously unavailable full length DVDS on-line, as well as access to the new videos we’ll be producing each and every month.  This membership is for those who want to learn the martial art of Cane-Do directly from the headquarters.
• ACSD Level 1 Certification: ACSDLevel1 Cert is a pre-paid membership for those who want to become an ACSD Level 1 Certified Instructor of American Cane Self Defense.  Access includes The Mean 18, Power Shot Kata empty hand translation with bunkai.
• ACSD Instructor: ACSDInstructor is a monthly paid membership aimed at making you a better instructor of  American Cane Self Defense. It provides on-going contnent to keep your teaching material fresh and up to date. It also covers the “what if scenarios” that keep student’s interest peaked and provides variety for all your classes.

If you have any questions regarding our online education services, please feel free to contact us at 800-289-8188.

Again, thank you all for your patience and continued support.

GCM Robaina & CDK U.S.A. Staff

PS: During this phase we’ve provided an additional way to get support. On the right note the “Skype” buttons. If you have Skype, you can get instant support..

The 17th Annual International gathering of the World Head of Family Sokeship Council, America’s FIRST and MOST PRESTIGIOUS martial arts grandmasters / masters organization as featured in the books, AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF MARTIAL ARTS IN AMERICA by Emil Farkas; THE WORLD HEAD OF FAMILY SOKESHIP COUNCIL by Don Warrener and the book, AMERICA’S 1ST 10TH DAN, PETER URBAN by Rising Sun Productions, will be hosting its Annual Meeting, International seminar symposium and awards banquet at the beautiful Pacific Island Resort located in the heart of Universal Studios – Orlando, Florida, one of the world’s top family oriented theme parks on Friday – May 28th and May 29th, 2010.

The event marks the 18th year of this historical Council’s existence and will culminate with its yearly awards presentation on May 29th. Don’t miss out!

To register for this event contact: Grandmaster Frank E. Sanchez at:  GMFrankSanchez@comcast.net or call: 904-745-6019 and leave your message to have information sent to you.

This is an excellent opportunity to meet GCM Robaina and network. Testing for Cane-Do Kai rank or ACSD certification at this event is a possibility. Contact the heaquarters at 800-298-8188 if planning to attend/ or test.

I’m currently in New Jersey to receive a lifetime achievement award and my poor guy (though he is oh so dedicated) wanted to make sure that the new design was in place. I’ll be issuing some additional updates later in the week but to summarize what has changed besides the design -
1. All the information has been recategorized and in the process simplified with an emphasis on providing resources for begining cane students, training and Cane-Fu.
2 A featured content gallery was added at the top of the page for new events and news and posts.
3. New videos were also added as well to help people intersted in buying a cane get the cane that is best suited for their needs.

Feel free to comment and as always your suggestions are always welcome.

Canemaestro

“Seniors Are No Longer an Easy Target And

Bad Guys Forced To Think Twice!!!”

Cane-Fu Workshop Prepares You To Capitalize On This Untapped Market!
Rare Opportunity To Learn Directly From One of the True Pioneers and Developer of the American Cane Self Defense System

Joe Robaina will personally teach you what you need to know to offer theCane Fu program for seniors at your facility.

Be among the first to become certified and capitalize on this rapidly growing market.Cane Fu is an exercise system and self defense method for seniors, revolving around the use of a walking cane.

Seniors love the classes. They feel empowered and self sufficient. Improvements in physical, mental, and emotional health are readily seen.

WHEN: February 5th and 6th 2010
WHERE: Cane-Do Kai HDQ. 5801 S.W. 8th Street, Miami, Fl.33144
TIMES: 10am-5pm
COST:  $200 for Cane Fu Only, $350 For Level 1 Certification and $500 for Both/Participant
INCLUDES:  6 Hours of Private Instruction, Certification,
Workshop Video, Training Cane.

CALL NOW TO REGISTER: 786-346-9150 or pay below using your credit card.
Register For Cane-Fu $200

Register For ACSD Level 1 For $350

Register For Both Cane-Fu and ACSD Level 1 For $500

Attendees will have access to 24 Free Seminars by some of the world’s top martial artists and over 35 vendor booths.  For  those interested in establishing a CDK USA program in your area, this is a great opportunity to meet Doc and network.

The event will take place  Jan. 8, 9 at the world famous Tropicana Casino & Resort in Atlantic City, NJ.  This is the largest and most elite martial arts event of its kind.  This is a gathering of Martial Arts Superstars, Film & Combat Celebrities, and renowned Masters from around the world.

The Cane-Do Kai U.S.A. will have its own table at the banquet and you may  catch Doc instructing with fellow GCM, Mark Shuey Sr at the break out sessions.

We can only sit 9 other attendees at Doc’s table but can arrange so that others sit nearby.  For more information on this historical event, please call: 786-346-9150. For complete itinerary, visit www.actionmagstore.com click on Hall of Honors.

Make plans to attend this one of a kind event as we honor Pinnacle Cane Master Joe Robaina’s Lifetime Achievements in the Martial Arts.

Cost per attendee : $125.00 (includes Pass for 24 seminars and VIP entrance Trade Show).  All attendees receive Door Prize,  and Free Raffle Ticket.

Instructor: Joe Robaina

Dates: October 23-24 2009

Location: Cane-Do Kai U.S.A. Hdq: 5801 S.W. 8th Street, Miami, Florida 33144

Times: 10/23 – Friday: 5pm-8:30pm, 10/24- Saturday: 10am-5pm

Cost: Senior Cane Self Defense (Cane-Fu): $250.00, ACSD Level 1: $300.00, Both Certifications: $500.00

Limited To 5 Participants

To register or for more information please call 786-346-9150.
Start Date: 2009-10-23
Start Time: 05:00PM
End Date: 2009-10-24
End Time: 05:30PM

Learn Directly From One of the True Pioneers and Developer of the American Cane Self Defense System

Senior Canemaster Joe Robaina will personally teach you what you need to know to offer the Cane Fu program for seniors at your facility.Be among the first to become certified and capitalize on this rapidly growing market.

Cane Fu is an exercise system and self defense method for seniors, revolving around the use of a walking cane.

Seniors love the classes. They feel empowered and self sufficient.

Improvements in physical, mental, and emotional health are readily seen.

LIMTED TO FIVE PARTICIPANTS PER WORKSHOP

Title: Cane-Fu Seminar
Location: 5801 S.W. 8th Street, Miami, Fl.33144
Register Here: Click here
Description: Rare Opportunity To Learn Directly From One of the True Pioneers and Developer of the American Cane Self Defense System
Start Time: 10:00
Date: 2009-06-06
End Time: 17:00

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