Practical Cane Self Defense
by Matt Pasquinilli
Illustrated lessons in awareness, cane handling, balanced movement, and controlled practice for beginners.
ABOUT THE BOOK
Build confidence, improve awareness, and develop practical cane-handling skills—one manageable lesson at a time.
In Practical Cane Self Defense: An Illustrated Guide for Older Adults and Beginners, Matt Pasquinilli presents an approachable training program built around clear explanations, authentic photographs from his instructional videos, and progressive practice.
Across 24 chapters, you’ll explore:
- Awareness, personal boundaries, and ways to avoid confrontation.
- Comfortable grips, balanced positioning, and controlled cane movements.
- Standing and seated practice options.
- Simple drills for coordination, mobility, and confidence.
- Supervised pad exercises and responsible partner practice.
- An eight-week progression to help you build a consistent training habit.
With 144 short lessons and 29 instructional photographs, this guide makes it easy to work through the material at your own pace and revisit the skills that need more attention.
Book Details:
- Genre: Safety & Preparedness, Self-defense, cane training, older adults
- Format: Paperback, eBook
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