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Also known as | La canne, Canne d'arme |
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Focus | Weaponry |
Country of origin | France |
Creator | Various |
Famous practitioners | Pierre Vigny |
Parenthood | Fencing quarterstaff related |
Olympic sport | No |
Canne de combat is a French combat sport. As weapon, it uses a canne or cane (a kind of walking-stick) designed for fighting.[1] Canne de combat was standardized in the 1970s for sporting competition by Maurice Sarry.[2] The canne is very light, made of chestnut wood and slightly tapered. A padded suit and a fencing mask are worn for protection.