Martial Art Techniques

This article will be how to do a armbar from the mount position.

Pressure points are one of the most widely misunderstood concepts in martial arts. Many different legends have been repeated over the years regarding secretive and lethal techniques. There is...

Most combative sport competitions have weight limits for certain classes. The purpose of cutting weight before a fight is usually to allow a more muscular fighter to compete in a lower weight...

UFC 107: Penn vs. Sanchez is taking place on December 12, 2009 at FedExForum in Memphis, TN. The card features the highly anticipated Lightweight title fight between B.J. Penn and Ultimate Fighter...

With all of the recent controversy in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) over the last few years surrounding questionable judge's decisions, one might ask themselves what exactly these...

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One of the first challenges you face when attending your first martial arts class is learning how to tie your belt. If you are scratching your head trying to remember the steps your instructor...

Studying American Kenpo in the Parker/Planas lineage there are 10 yellow belt techniques. Follow these steps to perform the – Checking the Storm technique. This is the seventh in a series of...

When you find yourself in a situation, and you just want to end it quickly, you need to know how to put your opponent out. Here, you will learn some simple, effective knockout techniques.

The superman punch is a moderately advanced technique that is used in many martial arts styles. Follow this how to in order to learn the proper way to perform the superman punch.

Breaking boards in martial arts is one of the most fun activities that you can do - and also the scariest. The secret to successful board breaking lies not only in the correct technique, but in...

Martial Arts can be a rewarding fitness alternative for senior citizens who choose to be physically active. Martial arts have been popular fitness choices for self defense, sports or simply as...

Sensei Greg’s Smart Self-Defense for women is a video specifically designed to help a woman gain both physical and verbal skills and use them against an attacker. SMART Self-Defense which stands...

Kendo is generally referred to as the way of the sword in martial arts because the sword must be mastered by the fighter. This is a very demanding form of martial art and requires many years of...

So your friends or coworkers want you to join them in a weight loss competition, but you don't want to switch your Twinkies for Carrot sticks. This article isn't about losing fat, it is about an...

There are dozens of different types of martial arts, and within each martial art there are often different styles to choose from. Choosing the right martial art depends on what you want to get...

Mixed martial arts is a sport that is experiencing massive growth in popularity, both for spectators and participants. If you want to get involved in MMA, and eventually have a shot at making it...

A lapel grab is something we’ve probably all experienced at one point in time or another. Some one comes up to you, face to face, and with both hands grabs the front of your shirt in the...

In order to do a knee tap and arm drag in MMA, grab the wrist and touch the knee to fake a shot so that the opponent pulls back. Find out how to squeeze the elbows together to get the submission...

In MMA kimura submissions, a lot of opponent's will grab their own shorts, which means that the aggressor should open up their guard to keep swiveling. Do a kimura from in the guard with helpful...

In MMA, a gogoplata submission involves tucking a foot underneath the opponent's chin. Find out how to do a gogoplata submission from in the guard with helpful tips from a martial arts coach in...

The ability to improve your reflexes is integral whether its hardcore sports, hardcore gaming, or navigating your way through the supermarket aisles. So whether you're a ninja, an aspiring MMA...

Keeping students engaged during class not only helps increase their enjoyment of class, but also leads to higher student retention and enrollment. True for both kids and adult classes, games of...

A standing knee bar is executed while on the floor with a standing opponent, and it can bring the opponent back down to the ground. Practice moves that combat a standing opponent with helpful tips...

So, you're spending your summer cooped up inside, frustrated at life or just feeling the itch to fight? No one wants to break the law and UFC circuits are difficult to get into, here is how to...

When in the mission control position, one of the biggest problems that you will face is the reactions of your opponent in an attempt to get out from your control. There are three most common...

Whenever your opponent breached your 4-6 foot comfort zone, he/she is within hand striking range. There are a lot of different techniques that you can use with your hands. We do not recommend...

The guillotine is a martial arts technique used to choke out an opponent. It is most effectively thrown when an opponent is shooting at your legs with his head down. If a guillotine is locked in...

Practitioners of kendo and kenjutsu are familiar with the use of wooden bokken swords to perfect the forms of attack and defense typical of these disciplines. While bokken are easy to find, a...

A flying knee is an effective martial arts technique for use against an opponent who is dropping down. This happens when the opponent is shooting for your legs or is in a weakened state. Either...

Flashlights have become common tactical tools for law enforcement and the military. The role of flashlights has expanded beyond mere illumination to include self-defense, mounting on weapons, and...

Choosing a martial arts school is like choosing a boyfriend or girlfriend. You must develop a relationship, and understanding of one another for it to work. There is a courting period, a period of...

My friends I believe we are living in the last days. The truly sneaky are few. The legends have all but gone. Worse yet, those that would be sneaked have become complacent. Fooled by common men. A...

Learning effective self defense can be difficult. Many martial arts are based on sports, or limited in moves. The stances are hard to use in enclosed areas, and often are a weakness against...

There are so many different martial art styles in existence today that aspiring martial artist often have trouble choosing the style that they wish to practice. This article will help you choose...

There are several reasons to measure a bo staff. Many martial artists make their own and need to measure it to make sure that it fits standard specifications. Other martial artists measure a bo...

It's always better to win than to lose. But you should avoid a fight at any opportunity. There are a few things to keep in mind when considering a fight. First, if you lose (and understand this...

In jujitsu, use the defensive guard position by clinging closely to an opponent to avoid damaging attacks. Defend against an attacker with tips from a professional martial artist in this free...

In jujitsu, guard trapping is an effective way to control an opponent while unleashing a vast array of powerful strikes. Find out more about guard trapping with tips from a professional martial...

The heel hook is a powerful jujitsu submission that can quickly damage the ligaments in the knee. Perform the heel hook with tips from a professional martial artist in this free video on jujitsu.

When using jujitsu to strike an opponent from the ground, grab control of the head and throw downward elbows. Strike from the bottom guard with tips from a professional martial artist in this free...

In jujitsu, the double-knee ride can be implemented to gain control of an opponent while on the ground. Perform the double-knee ride maneuver with tips from a professional martial artist in this...

When performing various judo techniques, drop your center of gravity below that of your opponents in order to gain momentum and toss them to the ground. Learn three different judo throws using...

When throwing needles or spikes, hold the needle with a loose grip and point the elbow in the direction of the target to help generate accuracy and velocity during release. Learn to throw this...

When throwing a knife, hold the tip of the blade and point the elbow in the direction of the target to ensure that the knife flies in a straight line. Execute a powerful knife throw by considering...

Become a ninja by researching the history of ninjutsu to study the origin of this mysterious martial arts technique. Learn more about this ancient fighting style, which was designed for...

In an alternative guillotine submission move, more pressure is put on the neck and the gi is not grabbed. Try alternative guillotines with tips from a martial arts instructor in this free video on...

Rear naked choke holds can be used in jiu-jitsu and judo and are commonly used choke holds. Use rear naked choke holds with tips from a martial arts instructor in this free video on jiu-jitsu and...

The front naked choke hold is performed from a full mount position and forces an opponent to tap out or pass out. Do front naked choke holds with tips from a martial arts instructor in this free...

The collar choke is commonly used in judo and is a fairly easy technique that involves bringing one arm up and moving another down. Do collar chokes in combat sports with tips from a martial arts...