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'''Canne de combat''' is a [[France|French]] [[martial art]]. As weapon, it uses a [[cane]] or ''canne'' (a kind of [[walking-stick]]) designed for fighting. ''Canne de combat'' was standardized in the 1970s for sporting competition by Maurice Sarry. The ''canne'' is very light, made of [[chestnut]] wood and slightly tapered. A padded suit and a [[fencing]] mask are worn for protection. |
'''Canne de combat''' is a [[France|French]] [[martial art]]. As weapon, it uses a [[cane]] or ''canne'' (a kind of [[walking-stick]]) designed for fighting. ''Canne de combat'' was standardized in the 1970s for sporting competition by Maurice Sarry. The ''canne'' is very light, made of [[chestnut]] wood and slightly tapered. A padded suit and a [[fencing]] mask are worn for protection. |
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==History== |
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The “Canne de Combat” or “Canne d’Arme” is a product of French history and culture. It developed in the early 19th century as a self-defence discipline and was particularly used by upper class "bourgeois" gentlemen in big, unsafe cities such as Paris. Some speak of French martial art although its codification as a sport does not allow this name officially. The history of the discipline is closely linked to the development of the [[Savate]] boxing techniques which at the beginning was mainly using kicks and lately under the influence of the British incorporated also punches. Gentlemen trained into the Savate techniques mastered cane as a way of fighting from a certain distance as well as close combat kickboxing. The cane was in the hands of the city men, while the staff was in the hands of farm men. In fact, cane and staff were closely associated in many countries and cultures.{{Fact|date=October 2008}} |
The “Canne de Combat” or “Canne d’Arme” is a product of French history and culture. It developed in the early 19th century as a self-defence discipline and was particularly used by upper class "bourgeois" gentlemen in big, unsafe cities such as Paris. Some speak of French martial art although its codification as a sport does not allow this name officially. The history of the discipline is closely linked to the development of the [[Savate]] boxing techniques which at the beginning was mainly using kicks and lately under the influence of the British incorporated also punches. Gentlemen trained into the Savate techniques mastered cane as a way of fighting from a certain distance as well as close combat kickboxing. The cane was in the hands of the city men, while the staff was in the hands of farm men. In fact, cane and staff were closely associated in many countries and cultures.{{Fact|date=October 2008}} |
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The techniques of “Savate” and “Canne d’Arme” increased in popularity up to the point that they were used by military and police forces (depicted in the TV series ''[[Les Brigades du Tigre]]'', referring to a special police task force of the [[French Third Republic]]) until [[World War I]]. The millions of French lives lost during the war caused the discipline to nearly disappear. The techniques continued however to be taught in a few “savate boxing” clubs that reopened in between the two wars and managed to survive [[World War II]]. There is reputed to be a group who operated during the Nazi occupation who used cane techniques to carry out assassinations. Cane fighting techniques of the late 1950s and 1960s were influenced by a few skilled individuals who revived it. |
The techniques of “Savate” and “Canne d’Arme” increased in popularity up to the point that they were used by military and police forces (depicted in the TV series ''[[Les Brigades du Tigre]]'', referring to a special police task force of the [[French Third Republic]]) until [[World War I]]. The millions of French lives lost during the war caused the discipline to nearly disappear. The techniques continued however to be taught in a few “savate boxing” clubs that reopened in between the two wars and managed to survive [[World War II]]. There is reputed to be a group who operated during the Nazi occupation who used cane techniques to carry out assassinations. Cane fighting techniques of the late 1950s and 1960s were influenced by a few skilled individuals who revived it. |
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===Self-defence sport=== |
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During the late 1970s, the techniques of the “Canne d’Arme” were codified by [[Maurice Sarry]] with a view to rehabilitate it as a sport. This led to the discipline which is still today associated with the “[[Federation de Savate Boxe Francaise]]” (French Savate Boxing federation). Aside from the sport approach, self-defense techniques are still alive: e.g. “Master Lafond” technique. |
During the late 1970s, the techniques of the “Canne d’Arme” were codified by [[Maurice Sarry]] with a view to rehabilitate it as a sport. This led to the discipline which is still today associated with the “[[Federation de Savate Boxe Francaise]]” (French Savate Boxing federation). Aside from the sport approach, self-defense techniques are still alive: e.g. “Master Lafond” technique. |
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Today, the sport “Canne de Combat”, is practiced by a thousand of “cannistes”, just as the French staff, by some hundreds of “bâtonniers” or “bâtonnistes”.{{Fact|date=October 2008}} |
Today, the sport “Canne de Combat”, is practiced by a thousand of “cannistes”, just as the [[French staff]], by some hundreds of “bâtonniers” or “bâtonnistes”.{{Fact|date=October 2008}} |
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== Use == |
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Its use has thus been lost and today Canne de combat itself is disappearing. There is, however, a martial tradition passed down to the Swiss Master, [[Pierre Vigny]] in the 19th century which was used for codification of techniques using the Indian cane at the beginning of the 20th century, forming a separate tradition from the more common sporting cane seen in France today. The cane, first used for support and then as a gentleman's accessory, also provided a useful weapon. A normal [[walking stick (device)|walking stick]] is usually within the boundaries of legal self-defence, but the loaded cane (weighted with lead at one end) may be considered a weapon in some legal systems. |
Its use has thus been lost and today Canne de combat itself is disappearing. There is, however, a martial tradition passed down to the Swiss Master, [[Pierre Vigny]] in the 19th century which was used for codification of techniques using the Indian cane at the beginning of the 20th century, forming a separate tradition from the more common sporting cane seen in France today. The cane, first used for support and then as a gentleman's accessory, also provided a useful weapon. A normal [[walking stick (device)|walking stick]] is usually within the boundaries of legal self-defence, but the loaded cane (weighted with lead at one end) may be considered a weapon in some legal systems. |
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In the modern sporting Canne de combat system found in France, bouts are held inside a ring. The cane is held with one hand but the player can change it from hand to hand during the bout. Strokes are made either horizontally or downward, thrusting or stabbing blows being prohibited. The scoring zones are the calves, the torso and the head. |
In the modern sporting Canne de combat system found in France, bouts are held inside a ring. The cane is held with one hand but the player can change it from hand to hand during the bout. Strokes are made either horizontally or downward, thrusting or stabbing blows being prohibited. The scoring zones are the calves, the torso and the head. |
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=== Double Canne === |
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Also known as | La Canne |
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Focus | Weaponry |
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Creator | Various |
Parenthood | Fencing |
Olympic sport | No |
Canne de combat is a French martial art. As weapon, it uses a cane or canne (a kind of walking-stick) designed for fighting. Canne de combat was standardized in the 1970s for sporting competition by Maurice Sarry. The canne is very light, made of chestnut wood and slightly tapered. A padded suit and a fencing mask are worn for protection.
History
The “Canne de Combat” or “Canne d’Arme” is a product of French history and culture. It developed in the early 19th century as a self-defence discipline and was particularly used by upper class "bourgeois" gentlemen in big, unsafe cities such as Paris. Some speak of French martial art although its codification as a sport does not allow this name officially. The history of the discipline is closely linked to the development of the Savate boxing techniques which at the beginning was mainly using kicks and lately under the influence of the British incorporated also punches. Gentlemen trained into the Savate techniques mastered cane as a way of fighting from a certain distance as well as close combat kickboxing. The cane was in the hands of the city men, while the staff was in the hands of farm men. In fact, cane and staff were closely associated in many countries and cultures.[citation needed]
The techniques of “Savate” and “Canne d’Arme” increased in popularity up to the point that they were used by military and police forces (depicted in the TV series Les Brigades du Tigre, referring to a special police task force of the French Third Republic) until World War I. The millions of French lives lost during the war caused the discipline to nearly disappear. The techniques continued however to be taught in a few “savate boxing” clubs that reopened in between the two wars and managed to survive World War II. There is reputed to be a group who operated during the Nazi occupation who used cane techniques to carry out assassinations. Cane fighting techniques of the late 1950s and 1960s were influenced by a few skilled individuals who revived it.
Self-defence sport
During the late 1970s, the techniques of the “Canne d’Arme” were codified by Maurice Sarry with a view to rehabilitate it as a sport. This led to the discipline which is still today associated with the “Federation de Savate Boxe Francaise” (French Savate Boxing federation). Aside from the sport approach, self-defense techniques are still alive: e.g. “Master Lafond” technique.
Today, the sport “Canne de Combat”, is practiced by a thousand of “cannistes”, just as the French staff, by some hundreds of “bâtonniers” or “bâtonnistes”.[citation needed]
Use
The use of the cane as a weapon, as originally taught in weapons schools, was codified by the Masters of Savate so that the cane was taught as a weapon of self-defence. The French tradition includes techniques of medieval stick fighting (see also bâton français), excepting those techniques considered too dangerous to be used in sport. The medieval stick is too heavy a weapon to be used in competition.
Its use has thus been lost and today Canne de combat itself is disappearing. There is, however, a martial tradition passed down to the Swiss Master, Pierre Vigny in the 19th century which was used for codification of techniques using the Indian cane at the beginning of the 20th century, forming a separate tradition from the more common sporting cane seen in France today. The cane, first used for support and then as a gentleman's accessory, also provided a useful weapon. A normal walking stick is usually within the boundaries of legal self-defence, but the loaded cane (weighted with lead at one end) may be considered a weapon in some legal systems.
Rules
In the modern sporting Canne de combat system found in France, bouts are held inside a ring. The cane is held with one hand but the player can change it from hand to hand during the bout. Strokes are made either horizontally or downward, thrusting or stabbing blows being prohibited. The scoring zones are the calves, the torso and the head.
To count, all strokes must be with the cane, and low blows must have a lunging movement. The bout is won on points, the lightness of the cane and the protective clothing making a knockout impossible. Points are scored for style, according to the correctness of body positions during fighting. Contact with prohibited areas such as the arms are penalized. It is thus possible to win a match without landing a blow on one's adversary, if he or she accumulates penalties.
Weapons
- Canne (stick) is a chestnut stick that comes in two versions. First (marked with a green line) is heavier and used for training of basic techniques. Canne used in competitions and advanced training is lighter (marked with a black line). Lighter stick are faster and safer to use (you can't seriously injure your opponent because the stick breaks first). The length of a canne is 95 cm, weight is cca 120g for green and cca 100g for the black canne.
- Baton (staff) is a two handed stick of cca 140 cm and 400g.
Parts
Canne de combat has more parts:
- Canne: fight with one stick
- Double canne: fight with two sticks
- Baton: Quarterstaff
- Canne défense: self-defense with the stick
- Canne chausson: savate kicks combined with canne techniques
Canne
Canne is the biggest part of canne de combat. When playing canne, the cannists (canne players) have a stick in their hand, wear a protecting suit and a fencing helmet, and try to achieve more and more hits during the match.
Scoring parts:
- Head: the top, the sides, and from front
- Torso: only for males
- Calves
During canne you have to use the valid attacks and defenses, combined with jumps and vaults. There is no simultaneous attack, which means, if one of the player started an attack, the other has to parry or evade, and is allowed to counterattack only after the evade. An evade can be a step, a jump or a crouch. The stick can be held either in the left, or in the right hand, and it is allowed (and suggested) to change hand during the match.
Double Canne
During the double canne the players hold a stick both in their right and in the left hand. They try to make a hit with a right and with a left hand using similar techniques like in canne, whilst they parry and counter-attack. The two stick allows much faster attack and defence.
Bâton
Bâton means long stick techniques and is based on the movements of the medieval longsword and longer countryside walking stick, extended with the movement base of canne.
Canne défense
Canne défense means self-defense with the canne. It's base is the movements of canne, but it contains thrusts, slashes, parries and counter-attacks, neck and handlocks, releases from holds. During canne défense not only the scoring points are a target, but every vulnerable part of the body: the elbow, the knee, the face, etc. It is under heavy development. There is no competition from défense, only pair techniques.
Canne chausson
Canne chausson combines the savate kicks with the canne stick attacks.
Techniques
Attacks
Canne de combat is based on six techniques, combinations, and other elements (jumps, voltes, hand switches).
- Brisé
- Croisé téte
- Latéral croisé ( tête, flanc, bas: head, torso, leg/low)
- Latéral extérieur ( tête, flanc, bas: head, torso, leg/low )
- Enlevé
- Croisé bas
Defenses
You can defend yourself by a parry or an evade. An evade can be a step, a jump or a crouch. There is no simultan attack which means if one of the player started an attack, the other has to parry or evade and is allowed to counterattack only after the evade.
As described above, the simultan attack is not allowed. The logic of canne does not accept the theory of "getting a small hit in order to deal a bigger hit". If player A starts to attack and instead of defending himself, player B also starts an attack, then the following is the rule:
- If nobody hits, nobody gets a point
- If B hits, nobody gets a point
- If both A and B hits, then A gets a point (because he/she attacked first)
Stances
- Avant
- Arriére
- Exterieur
- Balance stance
- Grenouille
Valid attacks
Only valid attacks are counted. An attack is valid, if it is done with the techniques described above, and:
- Every strike must be armed
- The hit is clear
- The hit reached a valid target zone
- The hit is done with the upper 1/4 part of the stick
- The stick is in one line with the hand
- There was no sabring movement
Rules
Bouts are held in a circle with 9 m diameter. The cane is held with one hand but the player can change it from hand to hand during the bout. Strokes are made either horizontally or downward, thrusting or stabbing blows being prohibited. The scoring zones are the calves, the torso and the head.
To count, all strokes must be with the cane, and low blows must have a lunging movement. The bout is won on points, the lightness of the cane and the protective clothing making a knockout impossible. Points are scored for style, according to the correctness of body positions during fighting. Contact with prohibited areas such as the arms are penalized. It is thus possible to win a match without landing a blow on one's adversary, if he or she accumulates penalties.
Rounds and age-groups
- Children between 10–14 years: 2 or 3*1.5 minutes
- Adolescent between 14–17 years : 2 or 3* 1.5 minutes
- Youth between 17–20 years : 2 or 3* 2 minutes
- Adults between 21–40 years : 2 or 3* 2 minutes
- Senior 41- years : 2 or 3* 2 minutes
Grades
Blue pommel
- The beginning
- Technical requirements : balance, quality, the 6 techniques , the 8 parries , dodgings .
- Theory : Knowledge of the weapon, and the history of the canne.
Green pommel
- The two hands works together
- Topic: I touch and I am not touched
- Technical requirements : slits, voltes and framing
- Theory: Criteria of the validity of a hit (movement, valid areas)
Red pommel
- The co-operation to the opposition
- Topic: I am not touched and I touch
- Principle: defensive organization and concept of response
- Technical requirements: Shift, overflow, opposition, management of the effort
- Theory: regulation Canes of Combat and Bâton, the behaviour, the equipment, the obligations of the players, the principles of the judgement, the sanctions and penalties
- Allows to be initiator
White pommel
- Entered the confirmation
- Topic: I touch before being touched
- Principle: anticipation
- Technical requirements: behavioral diagram, sequence prepared for a demonstration, interiorization of the practice (closed eyes)
- Theory: the file of J/A, the categories of age and the various types of competition
Yellow pommel
- Pommel of the acquisition
- Topic: “I disturb for touching”
- Principle: pretence (see the article on the pretence of B. Dubreuil)
- Technical requirement: work in simple cane, double cane and stick
- Theory: to have the diploma of regional training J/A, take part at the various meetings (official and semi-official)
- Allows to be instructor
Canne de combat in media
- Gérard Depardieu uses canne in the movie Vidocq to fight against the "alchemist".
- The movie Arsène Lupin contains some canne and savate.
- The movie The Tiger Brigades contains both canne and savate.
- Patrick Macnee was trained in canne for his role as John Steed in the 1960s TV series The Avengers. However, in the series, he is mostly using a umbrella, not a cane as weapon.
Events in Canne de Combat
- Pal I Basto
- European Championship
- World Championship
See also
- Savate French style of kickboxing that uses punches and kicks.
- Bâton français related martial art which uses a quarterstaff.
Information and documentation about Canne
- The illustrated newspaper of canne
- Presentation of the basic techniques
- Some old treaties of cane, stick and others
- A small booklet about CDC
- Cambridge Martial Arts
- Reprinted early 1900s information about the Vigny cane and associated techniques
Sources and External links
- Official website of the Fédération Internationale de Savate for information on international and world championships, photos, videos & articles on Savate, La Canne, and Defence
- Official website of the 2010 European Canne de Combat Championships for information on the 2010 European championships, photos, videos & articles on Canne de Combat
- Cambridge Academy of Martial Arts Savate and cane fighting in Cambridge, England
- Savate World Savate & cane fighting in Montreal QC Canada
- American Registry of Savate Instructors and Clubs ARSIC-International
- United States Savate Federation - Website of the official Fédération Internationale de Savate representative in the USA
- Website of a Hungarian Canne de Combat Club - Official website of the Hungarian Canne de Combat club
- A Hungarian La Canne Club - Hungarian Club of La Canne and associated stickfighting disciplines
- Indian Ocean Canne de Combat - Reunion Island - Mauritius - Madagascar