New Year; New Self-Defense Skills; New Confidence

New Year, new self defense skills, new confidence

The new year is unfolding and people who made better self-improvement fitness resolutions may be getting frustrated with their choices. One often overlooked but incredibly beneficial resolution is to learn self-defense, the training could also boost fitness. For many, traditional self-defense classes seem intimidating or physically demanding. Cane Fu self-defense training is different. It offers a…

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Embrace Exercise Over 50: Embrace Health

embrace exercise over 50 for health

Aging is an inevitable part of life, and as we enter our golden years, maintaining good health becomes even more crucial. Regular workouts play a pivotal role in enhancing the quality of life for senior citizens. It offers numerous physical, mental, and emotional benefits that contribute to overall well-being. In this blog, we will explore…

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Empowering Seniors: The Importance of Self-Defense

empowered seniors wearing capes know self defense

As we age, our physical capabilities may decline, making us vulnerable to various forms of danger. However, senior citizen isn’t synonymous with defenseless. In fact, it is crucial for older individuals to learn techniques to protect themselves and maintain their independence. When we talk about defense, we have to include Cane-Fu in the discussion. In…

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Martial Arts for Seniors-Fighting Elder Abuse

Martial arts for seniors

Though Nevada state law NRS§200.5099 prohibits abuse of seniors, desire for self-reliance has many turning to martial arts for seniors. While I don’t think of myself as an “elder”, it’s easy to appreciate the intent of Nevada legislators. Requirements of NRS§200.5099 The Nevada Elder abuse law may be a deterrent to senior abuse, but it…

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About that New Year’s Fitness Resolution…

About that new year's fitness resolution

The Holidays have come and gone. It’s a new year.  Unless you use a little time to get more fit and flexible, how will you enjoy it?  Luckily, moving with us at The American Cane System is a fun healthy way to keep that new year’s fitness resolution.   We think the fun in fitness and…

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Yoga Poses That Fight Post-Thanksgiving Bloat

Yoga Poses that counter the Thanksgiving Bloat

I hope your Thanksgiving was fabulous, even if you ate too much like I did. The thing with overindulging during the holiday season, is that stuffed, blah feeling. Luckily, from experience, I know several yoga poses that are the antidote to thanksgiving bloat. These yoga stretches can help your body fend off the food or…

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My Secret to Better Health This Holiday Season

Secret to better health this holiday season

I love a good secret, don’t you? When that secret is the difference between feeling okay and feeling GREAT, I am especially excited about sharing it. So here’s my secret to better health for the holidays:  Deep Breathing in Yoga Play at the Virtual Dojo. Oh, there’s lots more to Yoga Play, but the most…

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Yoga at the Virtual Dojo

Yoga Sessions Include Deep Breathing

Some of you may still not realize the American Cane System added Yoga classes in the schedule. Once I thought I was rather good at breathing. In a recent conversation with Grandmaster Shuey, I think I remarked that a day didn’t go by in which I didn’t breathe several times. Then Grandmaster Mark Shuey explained…

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