Martial Art Techniques

The bayonet serves two purposes as a weapon: the knife on the end of your rifle can act as a sword or spear, and the butt of the rifle can act as a club or parrying tool. Using these two parts of...

Sometimes defending yourself physically is necessary. However, talking your way out of a conflict, or avoiding it entirely, is the best method of self defense. What are the things you need to...

If you have ever wondered how to properly defend yourself from an attacker, follow these steps.

A ruffian is a bully, but the word usually refers to a bully whose turf is bigger than the playground. While it might be tempting to resort to preemptive violence when forced to deal with a...

Attacks against women are becoming all too common today. Sometimes these even take place during the day. However with some simple, but effective self-defense techniques these can be prevented.

To defend against a large opponent that's using the choke attack, use jujitsu and attack the eyes to escape. Defend against a larger opponent with tips from a professional martial artist in this...

In karate, form the knife hand technique by raising up the knuckles and bringing the fingers together for the deadly chop attack. Practice forming this powerful hand attack with tips from a...

When performing a bo staff combination, add a baseball swing to increase the intensity of the attack. Practice this powerful attack sequence with tips from a martial arts instructor in this free...

When performing a bo staff combination, utilize the horse stance to show power and speed during the attack. Find out more about this powerful attack with tips from a martial arts instructor in...

The bo staff shuffle step combination is a powerful attack that requires technique and speed. Practice this herculean attack combo with tips from a martial arts instructor in this free video on...

The Tai Chi brush knee movement is great to utilize against a front attack. Learn to take this maneuver and apply it to martial arts from a professional Tai Chi instructor in this free martial...

The fan through back attack, in Tai Chi, is a great way to subdue an opponent that wants to box with you. Learn to take the fan through back movement and apply it to martial arts from a...

Using the preparation movement, in Tai Chi, is a great way to defend against an attack from behind. Learn to take this movement and apply it to martial arts from a professional Tai Chi instructor...

It is possible to stop an attack from the front with pressure points. This is especially useful when the attacker is bigger and stronger than you are. No matter how big and strong an attacker is,...

Techniques for using ninjutsu are based in fluid adaptability and allowing the attacker to attack themselves through their own negative intentions. Defend against a street attack through ninjutsu...

A wooden sword is a great training tool, and part of learning how to fight with a wooden sword is learning how to receive an attack by another sword. Turn another swordsman's attack into a counter...

Hand techniques that come from ninjutsu are used for self-defense and turning the attack of another person into a counter attack. Find out how to approach a modern day attack in ninjutsu with help...

This should explain the technical details behind an effective takedown in MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) for someone foreign or new to the martial arts game. Generally, an effective MMA takedown...

Women's self-defense is a specialized area of self-defense study designed specifically for females in danger of being victimized by larger and more aggressive males. It focuses on being smarter...

Self defense against multiple attackers requires planning, efficiency and surprise. Most martial arts teach techniques for fighting multiple opponents. The confrontation must begin and end quickly...

Of the various types of martial arts that are taught throughout the world, no single art is truly effective in all combat situations. This is because most forms of combat adhere to certain rules...

Learn how to do an attack and defend drill with expert tips and advice on filipino martial arts in this free video clip on self defense.

A knee attack is something you want to avoid as much as possible in mixed martial arts. The force of a knee attack combined with the hardness and mass of the knee can create quite a painful...

Learn some basic moves for women's self defense in this free video clip about how to get away from an attacker that comes at you from behind.

United Combat Style is a form of martial arts that incorporates the most effective moves from tae kwon do, shotokon, kempo and kung fu, as well as components of wrestling, thai boxing and...

Learn how to stree safety during training and out on the street to defend an attack with a knife in this self defense video from our martial arts expert.

Learn how to evade and attack an attacker with a knife in this self defense video from our martial arts expert.

Learn how to block a knife attack in this self defense video from our martial arts expert.

Watch demonstration of the protective stance to defend an attack with a knife in this self defense video from our martial arts expert.

Learn how to improvise knife shield to defend an attack with a knife in this self defense video from our martial arts expert.

Learn how to use chopsticks as a weapon, including the pulling attack defense in this free self defense video.

Utilizing many martial art moves in combinations enhances your arsenal. Learn a spin attack from our Muay Thai expert in this free video clip.

Learn how to use situational weapons, whatever you have at hand, to defend yourself against an attack.

Learn how to defend yourself against a punch in the event of an attack.

Watch and learn how to defend yourself against a frontal choke attack.

Learn how to increase your personal safety to make you a less likely target of an attack.

Learn how to defend yourself against a two handed grab attack.

Demonstrating how to evade and control a club attack. Learn self-defense with martial arts in this free video.

Demonstrating how to attack and control a club attack. Learn self-defense with martial arts in this free video.

learn how to attack against a wall using Bushido in this free Martial Arts video.

Learn self defense against a knife attack using your arm in these advanced bushido lessons - free video.

Learn self defense against a knife attack groin strike in these bushido lessons - free video.

Blend with your attacker and roll him around and to the ground. Learn how to defend against a slash attack with an edged weapon in this free martial arts video.

Draw your attacker out of his center of balance to set up a defensive throw. Learn how to defend against a slash attack with an edged weapon in this free martial arts video.

Use the attacker's inertia against him with the inside wrist control. Learn how to defend against a slash attack with an edged weapon in this free martial arts video.

After locking the wrist, kick through your attacker with your knee. Learn how to defend against a slash attack with an edged weapon in this free martial arts video.

When disarming an attacker, do it quickly with a downward strike to the forearm. Learn how to defend against a slash attack with an edged weapon in this free martial arts video.

Attack the forearm with two strikes when disarming from the inside. Learn how to defend against a slash attack with an edged weapon in this free martial arts video.

Minimize the motion and avoid a wrestling match when using outside wrist control. Learn how to defend against a slash attack with an edged weapon in this free martial arts video.

Sweep the weapon away and down. Get to the outside of your attacker with a parry. Learn how to defend against a slash attack with an edged weapon in this free martial arts video.