About founding of canemasters to the UK

FROM MARK SHUEY WEBSITE

www.canemasters.com

"In January of 2000, I formed the Cane Masters International Association. So many people I’ve talked to wanted to learn more about the cane and get together with others, I had to! These folks are scattered across the country, in fact we have CMIA students as far away as Germany and Australia! Right now we have over 1200 students worldwide, in addition to a “who’s who” list of regional directors. I was also delighted to learn that the Cane Master’s System has been recognized by such prestigious organizations as USMA and USMAF, as a complete martial arts entity. One of my biggest thrills was being recognized by Grand Master John Pellegrini, Founder of the International Combat Hapkido Federation, for my work with and dedication to the cane, and being asked to incorporate my style into the ICHF as the official curriculum for the cane. If you’re readers are interested in more details about the CMIA, all they need to do is get on my web-site www.canemasters.com. I might also mention that law enforcement organizations from a wide cross section of the country have taken an interest in the cane, as well as another “tool” I have designed, the mini-cane, which is a 24-inch version of our standard product. In fact, I just finished teaching a series of classes at the Western Nevada Law Enforcement Academy.

What are your plans for the future?

My major goal is to keep spreading the word about the cane to as many people as I can. With that thought in mind, I am contacting senior citizen groups and organizations that deal with the physically challenged around the world about the power of the cane. In fact, my instructional videos are being dubbed in French, German, and Spanish for distribution in Europe. Why should people who need to use a cane in their everyday lives feel like a target? Why not empower them with the knowledge of how to use a cane for self-defense and exercise? As I give seminars around the world, I am constantly reminded of how many people still think of the cane as a crutch for the infirm. They couldn’t be further from the truth!

Note: In 2003 Mark was injured in a car accident and no longer is able to compete on the tournament circuit. However, he still makes appearances and teaches seminars at many of the more noted tournaments and hall of fame gatherings around the world."

In 2000 when mark came over to the UK for the first time meeting Immortal budo magizean Roy Brooker then hosting a seminar in Gloustershire and meeting Robin in 2001 which he took over canemasters uk till 2007

Now the UK reps is CaneMaster Chris Bird has been from the beggining 2001

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