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... more »
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... more »
Learning how to punch in a real street fight can be useless self defense training yet it’s taught as the most common martial arts technique. Here’s why you should never punch in a real... more »
In this video is shown a way to counter a face punch using kaiten nage, an Aikido throw. This technique is like cutting the arm down to put uke into an inferior position. It’s also a good example of how to use atemi... more »
In wrestling, a front bear hug, 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 opponent and the... more »
Learning knife defenses these days is crucial. Knives, and all edged weapons, are dangerous, very dangerous. No matter how well trained you may think you are it is always best to avoid a knife wielding attacker. Do not try to “test your skills”. Avoidance is always the best policy. Even if you carry a side... more »
The full nelson (sometimes called a double nelson or double shoulder lock) is done by performing half nelsons with both arms. In collegiate, high school, middle school/junior high school, and other forms of amateur wrestling, the move is illegal. The holder is on the back side of the opponent, and has his or her... more »
Gracie jiu-jitsu is a martial arts discipline that uses elements of judo and ground fighting, with a special emphasis on techniques that can help a smaller fighter defeat a much larger opponent. Using a combination of choke holds, grappling and joint locks, Brazilian jiu-jitsu offers a system of self defense that also focuses on... more »
The half nelson is done using only one hand, by passing it under the arm of the opponent and locking the hand at the opponent’s neck. Half nelsons are commonly used in amateur wrestling. In addition, the hand not being used should be holding the opponent’s other wrist in so that they can not... more »
Learn a defense techniques against straight punches from two hapkido experts in this free martial arts instructional video. Expert: Rafael Negron and Jessica... more »
Learn a kicking defense against a straight punch – free video from two hapkido experts in this free martial arts instructional video. Expert: Rafael Negron and Jessica... more »
Nage no kata is the throwing techniques form of Hontai Yōshin-ryū Jujutsu, a traditional (koryū) school of Japanese martial arts founded c.1660, by Takagi Shigetoshi. [From Wikipedia. Original page is... more »
Oku no kata is the form of the controlling defence techniques of Hontai Yōshin-ryū Jujutsu, a traditional (koryū) school of Japanese martial arts founded c.1660, by Takagi... more »
Gyaku no kata is the study of the barehanded defence techniques of Hontai Yōshin-ryū Jujutsu, a traditional (koryū) school of Japanese martial arts founded c.1660, by Takagi... more »
When defending against a hair grab, grab hold of the opponent’s hand and pull it down toward the head to relieve pressure. Defend against a hair grab with tips from a martial arts teacher in this free combat... more »