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Traditional Eight Immortals Taijiquan Cane, Routine One, Based on the Yang Style of Taijiquan. As taught by Master Jesse Tsao. This series of documents was prepared by Michael Garofalo, M.S., for students studying the Eight Immortals Taijiquan Cane at the Valley Spirit Taijiquan Center, in Red Bluff, California.
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The French system of la canne is still practiced as a competitive sport. A self-defense adaptation of la canne developed by Swiss master-at-arms Pierre Vigny in the early 1900s has been revived as part of the curriculum of bartitsu.[1]
The Shaolin Cane: The Wooden Weapon of Kung Fu. Instruction by Ted Mancuso. Instructional DVD, 60 minutes. Plum Publications, Santa Cruz, California, � 2005. Available for purchase from both Plum Publications and Amazon. "In this presentation by Ted Mancuso, he utilizes a traditional Shaolin cane set taught to him by one of his teachers, Lam Kwong Wing, to explore the very nature of weapons work. Introductory remarks bring new points to light about the usefulness of weapons work especially, with simple, easily available instruments. Among the topics covered, Mr. Mancuso discusses and demonstrates: Basic strikes and their applicability to all weapons. Grips and the "flexible hand" concept. The traditional Northern Shaolin Boxing Cane form. In-depth stepwise breakdowns of each section of this fast and mobile form. Examples of applications, including running commentary explaining more than just the movements but the reasoning behind cane defenses. According to this teacher, "Over the years students have come to me and say, - I'd like to learn the cane from you. When I ask why they always say something like, - For my father. He's getting old. At that point I have to explain to them that this is one of the most dynamic weapons sets in the entire Shaolin arsenal. After all, if you think about it handing a simple stick to a Kung Fu artists who can do sword, spear, whip and dagger is just like saying "anything goes." This is definitely not your grandfather's cane form." In this instructional DVD, the lineage of this particular Shaolin Cane form is given as: Ted Mancuso was taught by Lam Kwong Wing, who was taught by Yim Shang Mo, who was taught by Gu Ru Shang, who was taught by Yan Gi Wen, who was taught by Yan Di Gong, who was taught by Wang Bang Cai, who was taught by Gan Feng Chi, who was taught by Monk Zhao Yuan He Shang. Read the short essay by Ted Mancuso on The Shaolin Cane. VSCL. I think this is an excellent instructional DVD.
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The Return of the Cane: A Natural History of the Walking Stick. By Gerard J. Van Den Broek. International Books, 2007. 120 pages. ISBN: 9057270501. "Much more than a study of walking sticks as antiques and collectibles, this fascinating book also explores the myths and symbols associated with sticks and canes. Noting that apes use sticks as tools, to humans the stick is also a form of power. Batons, clubs, dueling sticks, scepters, staffs, and magic wands are cited and discussed showing the ancient association of sticks with authority, piety, strength, wisdom, and the supernatural; a chapter is devoted to famous canes in history and literature; and photographs and illustrations throughout present canes of various woods, decoration, and rarity." VSCL.
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Winning Katas of the Cane. Instructional DVD, 51 minutes. Developed by Grandmaster Mark Shuey, Sr., founder of Cane Masters. Cane Masters Instructional Video Series, Volume 5, Winning Katas with Techniques. "Mark Shuey Sr. shares his advanced techniques and winning katas with you in this 51 minute tape. These are the same katas he used to win 50 first places, 6 Grand Championships, and the World and National Titles in 1998 and 1999! This fifth video in the ranking series will help you put the finishing touches on your journey to becoming a Canemaster." VSCL.
