Live training and feedback
Every live session balances clear explanation, guided practice, and professional feedback from Joe Robaina.
A focused study in Cane & Empty Hand Pressure Point Effectiveness
The 4-Week Pressure Point Challenge Oct. 30-Nov. 20. Lifetime Recordings Included.
Kyusho refers to pressure points. Learn the cane and empty hand translations in live, supervised classes with professional feedback from Joe Robaina, founder of the system. Lifetime recordings included.
Four live weeks of focused, supervised training.
Train with Joe Robaina and receive professional feedback throughout the program an access lifetime recordings.
Why it works
The same points Joe Robaina uses every week in his clinical bodywork practice to help people heal are the points that can stop an attacker's assault.
This study is about knowing where and how to apply focused intent with a cane or empty hand. ACSD® is all about leverage. It is not about size or force. This system was designed for those who don't have a training partner.
A measured practice for the moments when intentional targeting matters more than strength.
The four-week study
Each live session brings the Cane Ally system into a focused, supervised study. Joe Robaina leads the work and offers professional feedback as you build skill week by week.
Oct 30
Session one - pressure points demystified, theory and practice. 1st set of points and how to train them with the Cane Ally™ method.
Live Zoom class · Friday · 12:00–1:30 pm ET
Nov 6
Session two - extractions from ACSD® forms for 2nd set of points. Targeting with stances.
Live Zoom class · Friday · 12:00–1:30 pm ET
Nov 13
Session three - 3rd set of points - targeting with footwork. Seated leverage.
Live Zoom class · Friday · 12:00–1:30 pm ET
Nov 20
Session four - Putting it all together- Review- First Rank eval guide
Live Zoom class · Friday · 12:00–1:30 pm ET
Every live session balances clear explanation, guided practice, and professional feedback from Joe Robaina.
A dedicated training approach for cane work practice that makes it possible to be effective without a human training partner. Taught with direct guidance from the founder — no partner needed.
Receive lifetime access to session recordings and written review notes in Skool.This alone is gold and worth the investment many times over.
Continue with a defined progression, and earn your first rank (optional) in Cane Kyusho™. First rank evaluation planned for January 2027.
Experience decades of detailed and documented instruction from a world class presenter.
Your instructor
Joe Robaina, is the founder of American Cane Self Defense® (ACSD), founder of the Cane Kyusho™ system, and all ACSD® curriculums.
He personally leads the live training, providing professional feedback and a clear foundation for every participant so you can start applying same day.
Founder of Cane Kyusho™ and American Cane Self Defense (ACSD) · Heir of Sobrevivencia
Questions, answered
Begin the study
Reserve your place for four weeks of guided Cane Kyusho™ training, with professional feedback from the founder of the system.
Questions? Call HQ:800-289-8188.