The Cane Chi Martial Arts Program
Eight time world champion and Grand Master Mark Shuey, with the help of Dr. John Ruberto, Bruce Vinciguerra and Timothy House, customized exercises from classic martial art forms into a cane-centric exercise program. When combined with resistance bands as well as the cane, this series of exercises makes a great physical rehabilitation program. Mark Shuey Sr. offers sessions in his virtual dojo featuring stretches, balance sets, isometric exercises and resistance band exercises. Each of these exercises are designed to improve your strength, flexibility and overall fitness using a cane.
A Cane Chi Overview
Cane Chi was designed to rebuild strength, flexibility and fitness, so initial training is not strenuous or complicated. Cane Chi is low impact, putting negligible stress on muscles and joints. In fact, most of the beginning techniques can be done from a seated or prone position. While the exercises seem gentle, they contain strength and flexibility training. As the student becomes stronger, he or she can begin using one of the resistance bands to train. There are several bands, each with a little stronger resistance than the previous band. The workout can be intensified by switching to the next resistance level as you grow in strength and fitness.
As in other martial arts training, the Cane Chi series of gentle circular physical exercises and stretches keeps your body in constant motion. As Grandmaster Mark Shuey will instruct, each slow focused movement must be accompanied by deep breathing. While many consider Cane Chi to be a type of meditative movement, its moves differ from those in yoga.
Cane Chi Benefits
Cane chi is a remarkable tool for physical rehabilitation, and several participants have reported their doctor’s amazement at their recovery progress. Cane Chi, as in other exercise programs, is part of an overall approach to health and wellness improvement. Regular participation can improve anxiety and depression, decrease stress, improve mood, improve breathing, increase energy and endurance, improve balance, muscle strength and definition, flexibility and agility.
No Heavy Equipment Needed
Little equipment is required to participate in Cane Chi. You need a computer or smart TV, an internet connection for streaming classes, a cane and resistance bands. Sets with a cane and several resistance bands are available by contacting us or by visiting CaneChi.com. You can train in Cane Chi anywhere, indoors or outdoors, alone or in a group class. Cane Chi is generally safe, but if you have sustained fractures, osteoporosis, or a hernia, you need to consult with your health care professional before joining. Grand Master Mark Shuey can go over modifications of postures or training.
Getting Started with Cane Chi
The American Cane System and grandmaster Mark Shuey offer everything you need to begin training. Training is available via DVD, a Cane Chi starter kit, subscription to virtual dojo group sessions or private Cane Chi sessions. Contact us to request information, schedules and pricing. Taking twelve weeks of classes can deliver benefits in strength and balance. The longer you continue the program, the longer those benefits last. As you become more skilled in Cane Chi, the benefits to your health and wellness become still greater. Cane Chi is a mind soothing, calming routine. While it should be practiced in a regularly scheduled routine, taking a few minutes to complete the exercises whenever you have a quick break can also help you achieve calm in hectic situations.