Blitz Defence is a teaching method within the WingTsun system (a branch of wing chun kung fu) during which WT students are mentally and physically prepared for the most frequent forms of physical confrontation by means of appropriate WingTsun techniques. Grandmaster Keith R. Kernspecht has researched the characteristics of “realistic street-fights” for decades, and has [...]
Grand Master Helio Gracie (Oct 1 1913 – Jan 29 2009) was known as the father of Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu BJJ. He was the father of the world-renowned fighters Rickson Gracie, Royler Gracie, Royce Gracie, Relson Gracie and Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) founder Rorion Gracie In this video, a documentary, Phil and Ricardo Migliarese, demonstrate [...]
Aikido technique Munedori Kokyunage allows the martial artist to gain control of an attackers arm and change the direction of the attack. Learn the Mundedori Kokyunage technique in this free video. Expert: Gary Boaz
Atemi, or Aikido striking technique, done from a Bear Hug attacks two points on an opponent.
Atemi, or Aikido striking technique, to the outside of an opponent’s arm can break a double wrist grab.
Atemi, or Aikido striking technique, to forearm of an opponent can break a front choke hold.
Atemi, or Aikido striking technique, to break a front grab allows the Aikido student to strike with the ball of the foot.
Iremi, an Aikido Atemi, allows the Aikido student to close with the opponent and block a hook punch before the enemy has any power behind it.
Atemi, or Aikido striking technique, done from a rear grab allows the Aikido student to employ different parts of the body to strike the opponent.
An Aikido elbow strike Atemi can completely circumvent an opponent’s straight punch and allows the Aikido student to amplify their own strength.
Atemi, or Aikido striking technique, from an overhead strike attacks the opponent in the side.
Young Steven Seagal performs rondori, multiple attackers and defence against weapons.
Some good self-defense techniques shown by a real MMA champion: Bas Rutten
These videos show some Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tactics for closing the distance and taking an aggressor to the ground.
In wrestling, a bear hug, also known as a bodylock, is a grappling clinch hold and stand-up grappling position where the arms are wrapped around the opponent, either around the opponent’s chest, midsection, or thighs; sometimes with one or both of the opponents arms pinned to the opponent’s body. The hands are locked around the [...]
There are several different ways for an assailant to attempt to choke you into submission or to death. He or she could have you from behind with one arm around your neck and use the other arm and hand to pull against you. You also have the attackers who will have you down in a [...]
In this free video clip learn how to properly inflict elbow hits, knee strikes and groin kicks according to Krav Maga teachings for self defense training. Expert: Steve Jimenez
You cannot block a front kick with the small bone of your arm but you can redirect it. Learn how to defend a front kick in this free Aikido video featuring a 4th degree black belt. Expert: Gary Boaz