A two hand grip increases the power of a straight thrust, the security of a block or parry, and enables the use of the crook end of the cane in vertical and horizontal butt strokes.
In all cases the forward grip can be underhand or overhand; the underhand grip allows a more natural stroke but requires a grip change from most starting positions; the overhand grip does not require a grip change from most starting positions.
Butt stroke techniques available with a two-hand grip on a crooked cane include:
Upward Vertical butt stroke:
· The striking surface is the horn (or end) of the crook
· The target is the lower jaw or chin
· The strike rises vertically toward the underside of the opponents jaw as in an uppercut punch
Forward Horizontal butt stroke:
· The striking surface is the horn (or end) of the crook
· The target is the hinge of jaw
· The strike swings in from the outside with a pushing motion toward the side of the opponent’s face as in a hook punch
Reverse Horizontal butt stroke:
· The striking surface is the top (or back) of the crook
· The target is the hinge of jaw
· The strike swings in from the outside with a pulling motion toward the side of the opponent’s face as in a side back fist punch
Straight forward butt stroke:
· The striking surface is the back of the crook
· The target is the bridge of the nose
· The strike moves straight forward in a horizontal line into the center of the opponent’s face
Two hand butt strokes with the crooked cane come straight out of military bayonet drills. They are effective, easy to learn, and easy to use. They are excellent techniques for a cane novice.
Link to Special Report Topics: The Neko Ryu Cane
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