Canne de combat
| Also known as | La canne, Canne d'arme |
|---|---|
| Focus | Weaponry |
| Country of origin | France |
| Creator | Various |
| Famous practitioners | Pierre Vigny |
| Parenthood | Fencing quarterstaff related |
| Olympic sport | Demonstration sport at 1924 Summer Olympics |
Canne de combat is a French combat sport. As weapon, it uses a canne or cane (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.