Self-defense expert demonstrates some very fast techniques for disarming an assailant who’s pointing a gun at you. WARNING! This video is for mature audience only! Use common sense at all... more »
In Judo, the term atemi designates blows to the body, as opposed to twisting of joints, strangleholds, holding techniques and throws. Atemi can be delivered by any part of the body to any part of the opponents body. They can be percussive or use ‘soft’ power. The location of nerve and pressure points, such... more »
Judo joshi goshin jutsu (women’s self defense) originated in 1943 and was created by the second president of the Kodokan Judo Institute. According to Steven R. Cunningham, “The Joshi Goshinho was the construction of Jiro Nango, who was Kano’s nephew and who took over the directorship of the Kodokan after Kano died. He managed the... more »
Keysi Fighting Method (KFM) is a self defense system whose training is based on the study and cultivation of natural instincts, combined with basic combat principles. It was developed by Justo Diéguez Serrano from his fighting experiences while raised on the streets of Spain. The system was co-founded with the help of Andy Norman.... more »
Kime no kata (form of the decision) is a self-defense oriented series of katas in Kodokan Judo. Kime no kata, also known as Shinken Shobu no Kata (form of real fighting), was developed at the Kodokan around 1888. The series is composed of 8 techniques from a kneeling posture (idori waza), and 12 techniques... more »
Kime shiki (form of decision) is a Kodokan Judo kata very similar to Kime no kata. This exercise aims to properly and strongly build your body by developing the fastand graceful movements of your muscles of the whole body. Further, it considerably assists to improve the skillful and decisive body movements which can be... more »
Krav Maga (lit. “contact combat”) is an eclectic hand-to-hand combat system developed in Israel that involves striking techniques, wrestling and grappling, mostly known for its extremely efficient and brutal counter-attacks, and is taught to regular and special forces in Israel. It was derived from street-fighting skills developed by Imi Lichtenfeld, who made use of... more »
The 360 degree defense is used in Krav Maga to defend against attacks delivered to the outside of the body. The defense also serves as the foundation for other techniques and develops peripheral awareness. There are seven positions where the blocking surface is the blade of the forearm from the fingertips to the elbow, with... more »
Knee Kick Training as a Basic Self Defense Move will help you develop the most powerful self defense weapon in the human arsenal. Learn how to use knees to attack in this free women’s self defense video. Expert: Steve... more »
In this free video clip, learn how to defend yourself in a carjacking situation using Krav Maga techniques and disciplines for self-defense. Expert: Steve... more »
In this free video clip learn how to properly defend against and administer frontal gun attacks according to Krav Maga teachings for self defense training. Expert: Steve... more »
In this free video clip, learn how to approach and handle a hostage situation using Krav Maga techniques and disciplines for self-defense. Expert: Steve... more »
When taking a punch, move the head in the same direction as the attack in order to better absorb the power. Learn to take a punch effectively with tips from a martial arts teacher in this free combat video. Expert: John... more »
In this old footage, the great master Kyuzo Mifune and his students demonstrate their self defense techniques (goshin jutsu). If you compare these to Judo techniques found in kata like kodokan goshin jutsu and kime no kata, you can notice that their approach is different, closer to the ancient japanese... more »
Combat Judo otherewise known as “Dumog” is uniquely a Filipino style of self-dfense, that is based on surprise, sudden, quick, abbreviated movements to disable one’s opponents. Guns were scarce during World War II; hence, the hands and the feet were developed to become the unexpected deadly weapons in order to survive. The founder and... more »
Real Aikido is a martial art developed by Ljubomir Vračarević, a self-defence instructor from Serbia. It is a mixture of aikido, and jujutsu techniques, with some modifications made by Vračarević. The Real Aikido defense system includes unarmed techniques, as well as defense against weapons such as knife, pistol, etc. It includes Aikido/Jujutsu techniques simplified... more »