The Elderly Learn Cane Fu for Self Defense

Some of the people who are considered the frailest are the elderly. Many criminals target the elderly because their physical strength has diminished. However, just because a person has advanced in their years doesn’t mean that they are helpless and can’t defend themselves. The elderly have their own form of self defense these days.

Some have called it Cane Fu. It entails the elderly using their cane as a weapon. The irony is that most consider a cane to be a symbol of frailty and handicap, but those who have been taking the Cane Fu classes see it as something else. They are beginning to see their canes as a means of strength, courage, and self empowerment.

There are classes springing up all over the country that teach the elderly how to defend themselves. While they will more than likely never have to use the defensive techniques taught to them, they still get a lot of benefit from the classes. The exercise alone helps their health and can possibly add many months, even years to their lives.

Though the classes are healthy for both body and mind, there have been several cases when elderly people have used their canes for self defense. In fact, throughout history the cane has been as a dangerous weapon. When the gun came along, it lost its status. This is good for the elderly in a way because now their canes can both be a tool for helping them walk and for protecting them from low life criminals.

It may not seem like a big deal to you, but to those who take the classes Cane Fu is an answer to prayer and a way to put a little spark into their step.