Sinking Python is a a Silat fighting technique featured on the TV show “Human Weapon”. It’s basically a knee strike from an armlock that ends with a throw and a control on the... more »
Soto ude uke (outside forearm block) is a Karate blocking technique. Like age uke, soto ude uke has a prepare, although different in position. This preparation is a vital part of the block, and the more advanced you become the clearer its purpose becomes. Soto ude uke starts outside of the body, travelling inward.... more »
The step-up knee kick (Kao Yiep in Thai) is a Muay Thai move where the boxer is required to step with one foot on the opponent’s thigh. Then raise his body up using the thigh as the base then thrust the other knee forward hitting the targets like solar plexus, chin or face. To... more »
The straight knee (also known as a front knee) is a typical knee strike, and involves thrusting the front of the knee into the head or body of an opponent. The straight knee can be applied from a stand-up position both when the combatants are separated, or when they are clinching. A particularly effective... more »
In this free video clip learn how to do straight punches with fist and palm according to Krav Maga teachings for self defense with martial arts. Expert: Steve... more »
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 »
The lotus sweep kick is a Tai Chi conditioning exercise that helps to open up the hip joints. Learn how to perform the lotus sweep kick from a professional Tai Chi instructor in this free martial arts video. Expert: Rich... more »
Tan sao (palm up block) is a Wing Chun Kung Fu blocking technique. A Palm up block where the palm of the hand is straight and the fingers are held together with the thumb cocked in and held against the top side of the hand. By holding the thumb in there is a natural tension... more »
Tetsui tsuki (hammer fist) is a Karate technique. In Tetsui the striking is with the little finger end of the fist, and by default it is aimed at the bridge of the... 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 »
Known by a variety of names in different styles, the kung fu front kick is a snapping kick thrown by the rear leg. Similar kicks can be found in almost every martial art in the world. Although it is not the strongest kick, it is relatively quick and can be used to keep an... more »
1991 Self-Defense Instructor of the Year, John McSweeney, an internationally-renowned martial-arts and weapons expert and member of the World Martial Arts Hall of Fame, takes you through the definitive home self-defense course in this easy-to-follow video, emphasizing practical defense techniques that any man or woman–young or old–can use in real emergencies. Start with combat... more »
This kata was created by Seigo Tada, founder of the Seigokan branch of Goju Ryu. Tsuki no Kata by its very name is “kata of punches”, and there is only one kick and just a few blocks in the entire form. The word Tsuki can also mean fortune and luck. Good fortune and luck... more »