Striking – Martial Arts Videos

Aikido atemi waza (strikes)
The use of striking in the performance of Aikido waza or applied technique is not well documented and is even the source of quite a bit of conflicting information. Saotome Sensei has made it quite clear that O-sensei Ueshiba taught that atemi in Aikido was at the heart of the practice. Yet other instructors... more »
Aikido striking tips: mune tsuki (body punch)
In Aikido a Mune Tsuki is also known as a straight body punch. Learn tips on how to properly do this and where to hit in this free video clip from expert Aikido instructor Gary... more »
Art of Eight Limbs
The word “muay” derives from the Sanskrit mavya. Muay Thai is referred to as the “Art of Eight Limbs” or the “Science Of Eight Limbs” because it makes use of punches, kicks, elbows and knee strikes, thus using eight “points of contact”, as opposed to “two points” (fists) in boxing and “four points” (hands... more »
Bituro chagi (dragon kick)
Bituro chagi refers to a kick that is delivered sideways in relation to the body of the person kicking. There are two areas that are commonly used as impact points in sidekicks: the heel of the foot and the outer edge of the foot. The heel is more suited to hard targets such as... more »
Curving knee kick
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 »
Doing a low inside leg kick in Sambo
Learn from our expert in martial arts how to do a low inside leg kick and a single leg takedown in this free training video on techniques and tips for doing sambo martial arts. Expert: Stephen R.... more »
Doing an open hand strike in Sambo
Learn how to do an open hand strike and a throw (harai makikomi) with expert tips and advice on Russian martial arts in this free training video on doing sambo martial arts. Expert: Stephen R.... more »
Dollyo chagi (Taekwondo round kick)
Dollyo chagi is the Taekwondo roundhouse kick. The practitioner raises the knee, turns the hips, pivots on the non-kicking foot, and snaps the kick horizontally into the target at a 80 to 90-degree angle, either with the instep or with the ball of the foot (in the latter case, with the toes pulled back out... more »
Fumikomi geri
Fumikomi geri is a Karate technique. It’s a stompimg kick in a downward direction. It is used in Katas like Bassai Dai and self defense. Targets of the Fumikomi geri are generally the knee, the hip and the... more »
Hapkido
Hapkido (“the way of harmony”) is a dynamic and eclectic Korean martial art. It is a form of self-defense that employs joint locks, techniques of other martial arts, as well as kicks, punches, and other striking attacks. There is also the use of traditional weapons, including a sword, rope, nunchaku, cane, short stick, and... more »
How to do a Kyokushin knock down kick
Learn the advanced Kyokushin knock down kick in this free martial arts training video from expert Kyokushin karate instructor Tony... more »
How to do a low kick in Kyokushin Karate
Learn how to do a low kick in this free martial arts training video from expert Kyokushin karate instructor Tony... more »
How to do a side strike to the body in Kyokushin Karate
Learn how to do a side strike to the body in this free martial arts training video from expert Kyokushin karate instructor Tony... more »
How to do a strike throw move in Sambo
Learn how to do a strike throw move (hook punch combined with a sacrificei throw) with expert tips and advice on Russian martial arts in this free training video on techniques and tips for doing sambo martial arts. Expert: Stephen R.... more »
How to do an inside low kick in Kyokushin Karate
Learn how to do an inside low kick in this free martial arts training video from expert Kyokushin karate instructor Tony... more »
Judo atemi waza (strikes)
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 »
Mawashi empi uchi (elbow strike)
Mawashi empi uchi (inside circular elbow strike) is a Karate technique. Empi uchi are very strong, they are applied mainly for close range fighting where it’s difficult to avoid or lock them. The elbow strikes are generally forbidden in Karate competitions. They are studied mostly in Katas and self... more »

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