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What is the Cane Fu?

The I Cane Fu Program is geared for the mature adult who understands the Benefits of sta-
ying active but isn’t into the fast past of Zumba or Aerobics or interested in spending hours
walking on a treadmill or sitting on a stationary bike.

The I Cane Do Program will teach you how to use a walking cane as a tool for exercise and
self-defense. The program also introduces you to different ways of overcoming your limi-
ting thoughts, thus helping to motivate you to continue to keep working out, which will ena-
ble you to continue having a great quality of life.

What I can learn to start practicing Cane Fu?

In the Level 1 introduces the student to the style’s fundamentals, including an overview of
the system, safety and training considerations, parts of the cane, and how to work with and
without a training partner.

The student will learn three fundamental grips, four stances, five empty-hand basics, ten
required blocks, twelve striking angles, five methods of punching with the cane, the sin-
gle-handed jab set, side twirls, front kick, and more. The student will also learn the introduc-
tory level of the cane exercise system which includes proper stretching and strength trai-
ning, which will develop control, power, and speed for cane techniques. This level presents
the first three CTs (cane techniques).

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