Tae Kwon Do is a Korean martial art. It is extremely aggressive and focused on being on the attack. The kicking is dynamic and effective. Depending on whether you practice traditional or olympic style TKD will depend on your experience. The four main components of TKD training include Forms, Breaking, Self Defense (sparring and... more »
Taekwondo is a form of a Korean martial art and a combat sport, Karate is a form of unarmed Japanese martial art developed from fighting methods from the Ryukyu Islands, what is now Okinawa, Japan. Taekwondo uses mainly kicking techniques that are both strong yet graceful. Punching and blocking are taught as well. Kicking... more »
Tawara gaeshi (rice bale reversal) is one of the preserved throwing techniques of Japanese Jujutsu. It belonged to the fourth group, Dai Yonkyo, of the 1895 Gokyo no Waza lists of Judo. It is categorized as a rear sacrifice technique, Ma-sutemi. As the opponent shoots in and grabs a double leg take-down, the defender... more »
Thai Boxing is a modified form of Muay Thai which excludes techniques, such as elbows and/or knees to the head. This is similar to the rules seen in K-1 style competitions. Muay Thai is an ancient art of self defense that is intertwined with the Thai people. It has grown in recent years into... more »
Thigh-pinch takedown is a Wrestling/BJJ technique to bring the opponent down to the mat and starting ground-fighting. This move is often used in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)... more »
Tori tries a Tomoe Nage (circle throw), Uke lock the attack with a strong defense and kneeling. Tori, using Uke’s reaction, continues the action by rotating the hips and applying Juji gatame. Jujigatame, or cross armlock is one of the most effective armlocks in Judo, and it is consistently the number one winning armlock... more »
Uchi mata, or inner thigh throw, is classified as a leg technique in the nage no kata of Kodokan Judo. It often uses considerable hip action as well and some references therefore consider it a hip throw (such as Judo in Action by Kazuzo Kudo, 9th dan). It is one of the most successful throws... more »
Uki Goshi (floating hip throw) is one of the original 40 throws of Judo as developed by Jigoro Kano. It belongs to the first group, Dai Ikkyo, of the traditional throwing list, Gokyo (no waza), of Kodokan Judo. It is also part of the current 67 Throws of Kodokan Judo. It is classified as a... more »
Uppercut punch is a vertical, rising punch thrown with the rear hand. From the guard position, the torso shifts slightly to the right, the rear hand drops below the level of the opponent’s chest and the knees are bent slightly. From this position, the rear hand is thrust upwards in a rising arc towards the... more »
Ura Nage (reverse throw), is one of the original 40 throws of Judo as developed by Jigoro Kano. It belongs to the fifth group, Gokyo, of the traditional throwing list, Gokyo (no waza), of Kodokan Judo. It is also part of the current 67 Throws of Kodokan Judo. It is classified as a back... more »
Wing Chun is a concept-based Chinese martial art (Kung Fu) and form of self-defense utilizing both striking and grappling while specializing in close-range combat. Wing Chun practitioners believe that the person with better body structure will win. A correct Wing Chun stance is like a piece of bamboo, firm but flexible, rooted but yielding.... more »
Kickboxing is a martial art that has spread around the globe. Japan is considered its birthplace. Promoter Osamu Noguchi came up with the sport and the name in the 1950s. Since then, kickboxing has branched out into other styles, including French and American kickboxing. Kickboxing is a stand-up or striking style of martial art.... more »