LaCanne
The Walking Stick Method of Self-Defense

by Craig Gemeiner

 

La Canne is a traditional system of French stick fighting that transforms a simple walking stick into a formidable self-defense weapon. Developed during the 19th century by legendary close-combat expert Pierre Vigny, La Canne integrates the skills of saber fencing with the tactics of the cut-and-thrust sword, French savate and boxing to create one of the most complete and effective stick fighting systems ever devised. In this unique video, La Canne and savate expert Craig Gemeiner reveals the long-lost secrets of this amazing art and presents detailed instruction in its fundamental skills. Gemeiner’s training regimen covers all the basic elements of this combat method, including weapon selection, proper grip, stance and footwork, guard positions, defensive tactics, single strikes, striking combinations, solo and partner training drills and full-speed, full-contact sparring. This must-see video provides a rare insight into this traditional fighting art and at the same time presents a complete training course that is tailor made for the needs of the modern self-defense practitioner. For information purposes only. Color, approx. 30 min.

La Canne Seminar Historical Fencing Convention

Craig Gemeiner is the founder of the Gemeiner Martial Arts Academy in Queensland, Australia, and one of the foremost instructors of Street Savate, sport-style savate, fencing and savate weaponry in Australia. He is also a researcher and historian of the European combat arts and has been a pioneer in the process of rediscovering Europe’s traditional self-defense arts and adapting them to modern use. For more information, consult Gemeiner’s Web site: www.savateaustralia.com.