Publisher's Synopsis
This instructional textbook documents the American Eagle Cane Style of traditional martial arts founded by Master Instructors Clifford Crandall Jr., Eric Stalloch, and Lynn Jessee. The book is directed to all men and women and geared to the strongest, most important part of your body, the mind. This book is based on the incredible adaptability of the cane, and documents the style so that its quality and standards will be maintained consistently for those who choose to train in it. The book includes information regarding the history of the cane as a martial tool, blocks, strikes, guard hand techniques, forms (kata), basic forms, grips, cane types and features, self-defense techniques, philosophy, etiquette, and more. The book contains hundreds of step by step photographs.
