Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art, combat sport, and a self defense system that focuses on grappling and especially ground fighting. The art was derived from the Japanese martial art of Kodokan judo in the early 20th century.It teaches that a smaller, weaker person can successfully defend against a bigger, stronger assailant by using... more »
Today’s kickboxing was heavily influenced by the centuries-old art of Thai boxing. Thai boxers often use their shins and knees to deliver harsh kicks. Kickboxing became popular in the United States in the 1970s. During that time, karate tournament fighters looked for a new, less restrictive way to battle each other in the ring.... more »
The Bong Sao (wing arm) is a Wing Chun Kung Fu blocking technique. It uses the little finger side of the arm to deflect your opponents strike with the palm facing the opponent and the fingers held relaxed in line with the center of the body. The elbow forms a 135 degree angle with... more »
The best way to take a punch in boxing is to condition the body to handle punishment. Find out how to roll with the punches in boxing with help from a former heavyweight boxer in this free video on boxing and boxing training. Expert: Justin... more »
The human body has a multitude and nerve centers that can be used to advantage against an attacker. The following 40 vital points are taught by Bujikan Koto ryu and are also used in Shiatsu and... more »
A butterfly kick or horse kick (xuànzi, circle) is a kick featured within many disciplines of martial arts, but originally practiced in Chinese martial arts, in particular modern Wushu. It is so named because as the legs reach the apex of their arc the arms are stretched out, leaving all limbs extended in a... more »
The butterfly kick is a spectacular Kung Fu move seen in many films; learn Kung Fu moves taught at real Shaolin temples in this free martial arts video series. Expert: Bruce Wen Contact: www.shaolinca.com Bio: Bruce Wen has studied in China with Tibetan monks and runs his own Shaolin Kung Fu studio in California.... more »
The Vertical Punch To perform the vertical punch, start with the arm in the centerline with the arm in a 90-degree angle. To launch the punch you push the elbow upwards forcing the hand forward. In the end of the strike you do a upwards rocking movement with the wrist exposing the three lower... more »
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 »
The Cross punch is a powerful straight attack thrown with the rear hand. From the guard position, the rear hand is thrown from the chin, crossing the body and traveling towards the target in a straight line. The rear shoulder is thrust forward and finishes just touching the outside of the chin. At the... more »
The curving knee kick or also known in Thai as “Kao Kowng” is used for attacking targets like thigh, floating ribs, hips, and the side of the abdomen. In this move, the used knee is raised higher above the target level. It will be brought down and round like a curving motion before impacting... 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 »