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Cane Self Defense DVD 4, Slam’Em – Cane Throws For The Street

Sep
14
2010
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Slam’em Cane Throws for the Street

This is the 4th DVD in the series.

Robaina covers this close range aspect of cane self defense like no one can. These rare (some never seen before) throws are not the high flying acrobatic cane throws associated with some martial arts. These throws are dynamic responses to street attacks.

Ideally you’d keep your attacker at a distance with your cane. If he somehow slips through into your “throwing range” he’ll get slammed!

Robaina’s skill in this series is unmatched and will motivate you to take your can training to new heights! Includes a bonus interview with Joe Robaina where he covers different topics of Cane-Do-Kai.

If you buy, or already bought this DVD you can return here to get answers about a move, or technique. Just leave your question as a comment below.

Note: You can order multiple titles from this page.

  • Length: 25 Minutes
  • Released: 2007
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Keep it Simple Self Defense

May
11
2009
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DSC00722.JPGThe other night after cane class, a martial arts student made a comment regarding the simplicity and effectiveness of the cane self defense techniques. “They’re so to the point” he said. I believe he meant in comparison to conventional martial arts applications. I explained that American Cane Self Defense (ACSD) is about ending the confrontation immediately with or without the cane.

The applications are1-3 moves and take no more than 3 seconds to execute. The greatest misconception the public has regarding this American Cane Art, is that it only teaches self defense with the cane. They don’t understand that cane practitioners develop devastating hand to hand defenses. ACSD practitioners are some of the most adept empty hand self defense civilians anywhere.

Part of the reason is ACSD applications require minimal coordination. That’s why the masses can quickly learn the applications and be effective immediately. How many martial arts or self defense systems can truly make that promise? While most martial arts system require years to master, ACSD practitioners can become proficient in their art in about 1/3 of the time of a traditional martial art. “Proficient” means able to defend themselves against most forms of physical aggression. How fast can an average “Joe” or “Mary” learn to defend themselves with our method? How about 30 minutes?  Don’t believe it?  Self Defense tools provide leverage beyond anything an empty hand art could hope to. It’s that simple.

You can teach your pupil your best empty hand striking, locking, kicking, joint locking, or grappling moves and they’ll still have to run away from the non-stop power shot assault of my 30 minute novice. Furthermore, the easy learn/teach system ensures that generations will be able to confidently pass on these life saving skills. When it comes to self defense for today’s world, keeping it simple is vital for learning, applying, and retention.

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The Power of Five

May
11
2009
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In order to demonstrate the power of the cane for self-defense,

I often place martial arts instructors in the following scenario.  If you had a petite female student who was offered one million dollars to face Mike Tyson and you only had a couple of hours to prepare her for the event, what would you teach her?

Many respond by saying they would teach her how to fire a gun. Let’s keep it legal.  Would you teach her grappling techniques, striking techniques, or any of the hand-to-hand self defense methods available?  These may all be great, but considering you only have a couple of hours that wouldn’t be very realistic.  Teaching them how to use a martial arts weapon would also be illegal and possibly too complicated to learn in such a short period of time. While they sit wondering about the best response, I share the following.

I would give her a Robaina Heavy (training cane) and teach her what I call the “five basic power shots.”  These five shots dissect the body diagonally and on a transverse plane. Basically, they cover every angle that an individual could get attacked from.  In other words, the five shots simultaneously serve as both defense and offense.  For about the first 30 minutes to an hour  I would have her concentrate on developing speed, power, and accuracy on an anatomical heavy bag.  This would condition her grip and give her neuromuscular system an idea of what it’s like to make contact.  The strategy then would be simple: Give her a slightly lighter street cane and just swing the darn thing!!!

This is the power of the cane in its most primitive form.  It is a legal stick with a twist on the end that has the potential to be a lethal self-defense tool.  This is the first skill I teach new students and most can master it in a couple of hours, everyone certainly has it down by their 2nd training session.  In essence, soon after her first self defense session, the brand new cane practitioner has to be respected for her ability to defend herself.  Not because she’s so great, but because the cane creates leverage for her.  So again I ask: Is there another legal self defense combat system that can be so practical in such a short period of time?  Never underestimate the power of five.

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