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American Society of Combat Martial Artist (ASCMA) Combat Cane Instructors are certified by Master Dave McNeill head of the Goju Shorei Weapon System. They are certified to teach the curriculum of Goju Shorei Weapon System. This includes but is not limited to the cane, knife, and fan.

Each of ASCMA Combat Cane Instructors must be enrolled  with Master McNeill and approved by him as an instructor prior to being accepted by ASCMA as a Combat Cane Instructor.

ASCMA Combat Cane Instructors include Sensei Ed Loomis, and Sensei Mike Peterson

Currently Goju Shorei Cane is being taught by ASCMA in Abilene  and   Austin TX. In addition Joe Turner a friend of  ASCMA   teaches   Goju Shorei Cane in the Dallas, Fort Worth area (see Mid-Cities link).

The cane is probably the most numerous and underrated weapon around. We see them  everywhere   we   go; however we associate them with weakness.

This  is a formidable weapon when used correctly. The Cane Techniques taught by ASCMA Combat Cane Instructors are found  in    the    Goju-Shorei    Weapons System.

The  problem   with traditional martial art weapons? They are illegal to make or even own  in some states. You are not allowed to carry them, even in the states where ownership is allowed.

The question we then ask is why train with a  weapon  you  plan  on  using  for  self-defense   if  you  are  not  going to have it available when needed.

Hence  comes the   cane. After all what other weapons can be carried anywhere in the world without being confiscated.

For more information on Goju Shorei Weapon System go to the Goju Shorei Link: http://www.gojushorei.com/historyofgojushorei.htm