American Cane System: Ranking Series. Green Belt - Level 3

LEVEL 3: Green Belt Requirements

The third level expands the student’s fundamental blocks and strikes to include more self-defense techniques and other advanced skills, including the accelerated torso block, helicopter twirls, reversing the horn (flipping the cane), and more.  Students are gradually introduced to traditional martial arts philosophy and concepts, including the relevance of time, repetition, and the “three eyes” of the student.  New drills are introduced, and exercises are added that develop fresh muscle groups.

Thirteen new self-defense techniques are presented including defenses against punches, bear hugs, frontal bear hugs, sleeve grabs, kicks, and more.  This segment expands on the elements of self-defense.  Drill sets are expanded, and new empty-hand techniques are presented. The curriculum concludes with instruction in the required kata Reflection three.