Canne de Combat/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