The American Cane System
New Year; New Self-Defense Skills; New Confidence
The new year is unfolding and people who made better self-improvement fitness resolutions may be getting frustrated with their choices. One often overlooked but incredibly beneficial resolution is to learn self-defense, the training could also boost fitness. For many, traditional self-defense classes seem intimidating or physically demanding. Cane Fu self-defense training is different. It offers a…
Read MoreEmbrace Exercise Over 50: Embrace Health
Aging is an inevitable part of life, and as we enter our golden years, maintaining good health becomes even more crucial. Regular workouts play a pivotal role in enhancing the quality of life for senior citizens. It offers numerous physical, mental, and emotional benefits that contribute to overall well-being. In this blog, we will explore…
Read MoreCane-Chi – A Fitness and Rehab System
Eight time world champion and Grand Master Mark Shuey, with the help of Dr. John Ruberto, Bruce Vinciguerra and Timothy House Introduced Cane Chi. It was a whole new cane-based exercise program with an emphasis on wellness. Cane Chi isn’t martial arts. Instead, it combines resistance bands as well as a cane into a great…
Read MoreHow Cane Self-Defense Leads to Fitness Too
If you were the victim of a violent attack, would you know what to do to defend yourself? Would it be second nature for you to spring into self-defense? Would you have the strength and flexibility to protect yourself and/or others with you? Would you turn your cane into a self-defense mechanism? Training in cane…
Read MoreAre Warrior Yoga Classes a Thing?
Want to breathe better, feel better, move better? Stop thinking yoga is for wimps and try a class. Grand Cane Master Mark Shuey has proven Yoga is more than a namby-pamby exercise method. Yoga masters know how to breathe properly, are fit, flexible and move better than ever. So is warrior yoga a thing? Not…
Read MoreAbout that New Year’s Fitness Resolution…
The Holidays have come and gone. It’s a new year. Unless you use a little time to get more fit and flexible, how will you enjoy it? Luckily, moving with us at The American Cane System is a fun healthy way to keep that new year’s fitness resolution. We think the fun in fitness and…
Read MoreYoga Poses That Fight Post-Thanksgiving Bloat
I hope your Thanksgiving was fabulous, even if you ate too much like I did. The thing with overindulging during the holiday season, is that stuffed, blah feeling. Luckily, from experience, I know several yoga poses that are the antidote to thanksgiving bloat. These yoga stretches can help your body fend off the food or…
Read MoreMy Secret to Better Health This Holiday Season
I love a good secret, don’t you? When that secret is the difference between feeling okay and feeling GREAT, I am especially excited about sharing it. So here’s my secret to better health for the holidays: Deep Breathing in Yoga Play at the Virtual Dojo. Oh, there’s lots more to Yoga Play, but the most…
Read MoreHow to Fight the Danger of Hate Crimes Against Seniors
Myths about Hate Crimes Against Seniors actually put Seniors in Danger Myth #1 Hate Crimes against Seniors Don’t Happen Myth #2 Training in Self Defense is Dangerous for Seniors Fact: Hate crimes against seniors, especially Asian Americans, have surged since COVID pandemic began. It’s kind of strange to hear about hate crimes against seniors. I’m…
Read MoreThe American Cane System Training – Why You Need It
Summer is slipping away again. If you haven’t begun your American Cane System training, it’s still a great time to start. That’s because Grand Cane Master Mark Shuey still has The American Cane System training videos on hand. He also can let you try his live dojo sessions while seats are available. American Cane System…
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