16 February 2024 - As usual, your presentation is clear and well worded. You are clearly one of the best! Thank you.

@CaneMasters-WalkingCanes

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for your kind words! We're glad you found the presentation helpful. Stay tuned for more content! 🙏👍

Hi Keith. That was superb. Most instructors relegate the choice of grip to simply a matter of personal preference. This was the first time I have heard anyone convincingly recommend the reverse grip over a standard grip because of the stability advantage. Furthermore, the mechanical advantage of a reverse grip for stability and mobility is even more pronounced if you are carrying a longer than standard cane (for example 39 inches instead of 36 inches). Phil Chan

@hkmelton7399

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Philip got your kind response and words of support. You make an excellent point about the additional advantage the reverse grip offers to those carrying longer than standard canes.

@CaneMasters-WalkingCanes

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Phillip for your words of support. You make an excellent point regarding the additional advantage the reverse grip offers for those using longer canes.

Excellent and very imformative video Keith. Thank you very much.

With no training I've been instinctually carrying it horn forward for years. It just seemed the proper way even when I was originally told I was doing it wrong. 😁

I used to be backwards .. I love my can you made me . It's a training can .. thank you so much ...

@hkmelton7399

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sammy….

@CaneMasters-WalkingCanes

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sammy…..stay safe!

Absolutely in agreement. Thank you for addressing.

@CaneMasters-WalkingCanes

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Stan! Keith

This is a fantastic explanation of how to properly care of the cane for practical self-defense. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise! I will share this with the followers of my channel here on KZread and on Facebook

@CaneMasters-WalkingCanes

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful Matt! Thanks for being a friend of Cane Masters!

Keith, thank you very much. I will definitely try it that way !

@hkmelton7399

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tom for your response and for being a friend of Cane Masters.

@CaneMasters-WalkingCanes

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tom for your response and for being a friend of Cane Masters.

Well, that was quite encouraging because it confirmed something I had come to suspect through trial and error (and just maybe a bit of speculation rooted in an admittedly low/rudimentary level of FMA training.) I need to hit your website and have a look at what you offer.

@CaneMasters-WalkingCanes

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comment JT. Reversing the grip makes a solid difference as you had already determined. Please take a look at our web site www.canemasters.com and call me with any questions... Keith Melton, President of Cane Masters, 800-422-2263.

I love cool counter-intuitive learning!

Interesting. I always carried my home-made T-handled cane the 'incorrect' way, with the longer part pointing rearwards. Glad I saw this. I'll try this tonight on the evening dog-walk. Thanks!

@CaneMasters-WalkingCanes

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and you are very much welcome!

Other instructors carry horn facing back and that seems to be more conducive to a quick transition into a fighting grip (simply slide the hand down/forward). Keith's horn forward position requires an additional twist to be in the same horn-down fighting grip. Would love to see Keith put a video out on making this transition from normal walking to a ready to fight grip.

@CaneMasters-WalkingCanes

Жыл бұрын

Hi John, thanks for your inputs! We'll definitely bring up your suggestion.

If you left knee is sore which side is best to use your cane? Do you place it next to your sore leg or use it forming a triode in placement?

I love the products I’ve purchased through your company. Absolutely love them. But in trying to get my third purchase, your company really dropped the ball. Customer service was difficult to deal with. Still waiting for a purchase that was made almost 4 months ago.

@CaneMasters-WalkingCanes

5 ай бұрын

We are so sorry to hear that. You can email us at info@canemasters.com for further assistance.

Nice spinning, Keith!!

@CaneMasters-WalkingCanes

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Pete for your comment!

@CaneMasters-WalkingCanes

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Pete!

You handled that cane nice 👌 👏 🙌 👍 ❤

@CaneMasters-WalkingCanes

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mang!

Interesting. Someone else in the comments brought it up, but holding horn-back lets you slide your hand down quickly if you want to hold it like a sword. That said, using it one handed I see your point.

@CaneMasters-WalkingCanes

9 ай бұрын

Hi there, thanks for reaching out! Yes, you can hold the cane with the horn facing backwards. It also depends where you are most comfortable with.

@Billius_Bobae

9 ай бұрын

@@CaneMasters-WalkingCanes I've seen canes on TV where instead of a hook it is a ball that you hold onto. Any thoughts on that?

I have found using a cane, its easier and i have more support when its “backwards” ive been doing it for awhile now, and decided to look into if its beneficial or not and here i am 😂 glad my findings are the same

@CaneMasters-WalkingCanes

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your experience! It's great to hear that you've found a technique that works well for you. Exploring different methods and finding what suits your needs best is an important part of any practice. Keep up the good work! If you have any questions or need further guidance, feel free to reach out.

My thought . . . if you NEED a cane to even walk . . how likely are you to have the balance to spin and swing that thing? Great info on the correct way of holding it though. 🙂

@CaneMasters-WalkingCanes

Жыл бұрын

Great question.. you will find the will if you are being attacked and defending for your life.

How does YOUR training compare to Robaina's.....? (I don't mean better or worse or best etc..- just comparison for maybe content.. background etc.).

@CaneMasters-WalkingCanes

2 жыл бұрын

Cane Masters produces only canes... we do not create training products. ACSD is a tactical system for the street that is different than other traditional martial art based systems which are focused on performing katas at karate tournaments. Keith

@davidwayne9982

2 жыл бұрын

@@CaneMasters-WalkingCanes THANK YOU.. That's kinda what I thought.

How. Much. Is. A. Great hickory cane Pleases and. Thank you

@CaneMasters-WalkingCanes

Жыл бұрын

We have a lot of different options please feel free to chat with us at 800-422-2263 or info@canemasters.com

I have to ask...what makes a cane "ADA compliant"?

@CaneMasters-WalkingCanes

Жыл бұрын

Hi there, thanks for reaching out! All of our canes are ADA approved and as long as you have our mobility card, you can carry a cane without question (within US laws). You can email us at info@canemasters.com if you need anything else.

@rivercreep

Жыл бұрын

@@CaneMasters-WalkingCanes You didn't answer my question. What criteria does a cane have to meet, to be ADA compliant? Are there certain criteria that has to be met,? Like the size or shape of the handle, consturction, etc? Thank you.

I love Cane master canes - they are THE best. But I disagree with these tips on how to hold and use the cane. The instructor is showing off spinning the Cane in preparation to strike. IN real world self defense I recommend not showing off like you are in a Kung Fu movie. Just use the cane to strike unexpectedly and strike hard - one handed forehand strike, switch to a backhand grip and hit with a one handed backhand strike, then go for finishing two hand top to bottom strike. It similar to kicking - fancy high kicks to the head aren't practical in the real world - hard kicks to the shins and groin or kicking punks and thugs when they are down - yep.

Makes sense and I can see the logic in it-- but I just can't DO IT..

@CaneMasters-WalkingCanes

2 жыл бұрын

The key is regular practice!

@davidwayne9982

2 жыл бұрын

@@CaneMasters-WalkingCanes Well, I'm 65 and have been mashed between two trucks back in 99 and I'm STILL working on gett over that-- so go out and do that FIRST , ,then come tell me about regular practice!! (i'm a MULTIPLE high ranking black belt holder- I KNOW regular practice- but sometimes ain't possible).

If Bruce Lee had made it to an ancient age or broken a leg, then he would have used the cane like that.

@CaneMasters-WalkingCanes

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Fulla... I agree... Bruce Lee would have loved the defensive advantages that a cane offers!

👏👌👍👍

@CaneMasters-WalkingCanes

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Oscar!

Entraînement matraque.

@CaneMasters-WalkingCanes

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for reaching out!

Oil xx

NO- I am NOT carrying it backward-- YOU are-- I don't care what a freakin therapist says.. I've tried that - and it's RIDICULOUS...

@CaneMasters-WalkingCanes

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for reaching out David!

Keep the good ideas going!!! This channel needs P r o m o S M!!!

@CaneMasters-WalkingCanes

2 жыл бұрын

We will! Thank you Jeffie!