Surprising walking stick guard and cuts

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An interesting walking stick Guard position:

http://cbd.atspace.com/articles/langsfrontguard/langs_front_guard.html

And the head cuts that are possible from this guard:

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I've made the Western walking stick something of a focus, and still these surprised me. Just a heads up to keep learning, I guess. :D
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Hey Kidswarrior,

That is a nice couple of links. Like you I spend alot of time working with the cane and since you can take one anywhere it is a very useful tool. As a matter of fact I am doing a seminar on it at the end of the month.
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Cool links and thanks again!
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Hey Kidswarrior,

That is a nice couple of links. Like you I spend alot of time working with the cane and since you can take one anywhere it is a very useful tool. As a matter of fact I am doing a seminar on it at the end of the month.
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Cool links and thanks again!
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Good luck on your seminar. Wish I were closer so I could take it in.
 

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Good luck on your seminar. Wish I were closer so I could take it in.

I like the versatility of the cane and the easy access to getting one. In Alma I can literally walk a little ways and pick up solid canes that would do okay in a pinch. Personally I ship in Ed Martins canes because they are very, very strong amish made canes and work extremely well.

http://www.pennsylvaniabujinkan.com/Dojo/New Equip3.htm

There are alot of good cane makers out there but I cannot justify spending to much on a cane.

The reach of the cane and the ability to take it anywhere is an incredible advantage for this tool. I would highly recommend that everyone study cane techniques.
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An interesting walking stick Guard position:

http://cbd.atspace.com/articles/langsfrontguard/langs_front_guard.html

And the head cuts that are possible from this guard:

[FONT=&quot]http://cbd.atspace.com/articles/langsheadcut/langs_head_cut.html

I've made the Western walking stick something of a focus, and still these surprised me. Just a heads up to keep learning, I guess. :D
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yes and much of the technique is actually from use of the saber and broad sword with out shield or buckler. this of course makes a lot of sense as there are only so many ways to swing a stick or blade between say 26 and 38 inches in length effectively and efficiently in a combat situation.
 

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Great finds my friend, looks pretty good and thanks for sharing
 

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I like the versatility of the cane and the easy access to getting one. In Alma I can literally walk a little ways and pick up solid canes that would do okay in a pinch. Personally I ship in Ed Martins canes because they are very, very strong amish made canes and work extremely well.

http://www.pennsylvaniabujinkan.com/Dojo/New Equip3.htm

There are alot of good cane makers out there but I cannot justify spending to much on a cane.

The reach of the cane and the ability to take it anywhere is an incredible advantage for this tool. I would highly recommend that everyone study cane techniques.
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Being as I have to walk with one I have studied heavily on usage. Plus I have figured out ways to incorporate it with judo. It also doesn't hurt I suppose That I have a lot of formal training with tang katanas, german long sword and scot and irish bastard swords.

so I only go in public with 2.5 inch hooked heart wood oak canes either.
 

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An interesting walking stick Guard position:

http://cbd.atspace.com/articles/langsfrontguard/langs_front_guard.html

And the head cuts that are possible from this guard:

[FONT=&quot]http://cbd.atspace.com/articles/langsheadcut/langs_head_cut.html

I've made the Western walking stick something of a focus, and still these surprised me. Just a heads up to keep learning, I guess. :D
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that came strait from use of the saber and other western swords.. check out a book called "Cold Steel" by Alfred Hutton. has all that was in that artical that i saw.
 

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