Aikido

Martial arts are systems of techniques used for fighting. Use these guidelines to understand the differences among their various styles, and find the one that's right for you.

Many women and children are attacked every year. Self defense has become more and more popular in the United States because of women seeking out these skills in order to avoid an attack. While...

Learn kubi nage, an aikido head throw technique, from an aikido expert in this free martial arts video.

You're tired of being stepped on, or you've been stared down one time too many in the bar or that potentially violent neighborhood you avoid. How can you make yourself more intimidating so people...

Learn ude garuma, an aikido under arm throw technique, from an aikido expert in this free martial arts video.

Learn tenkai kote hineri, an aikido turning wrist lock technique, from an aikido expert in this free martial arts video.

Ever want to make a smoke screen to distract opponents like ninja do? Here's a basic one.

The fighting stance is a basic stance used for attacking and defending. In most styles it is a side-facing stance, but in Aikido, the fighting stance (Ai-gamae) is similar to a front stance.

A wrist lock is an effective way to gain control in a self-defense situation. Applying painful pressure on the attacker's wrist will immobilize any further attack.

The practice of Japanese Aikido differs from other martial arts in many ways. Aikido is not so much about fighting, as it is about defense and personal development. There are no competitions and...

Aikido is a martial art that uses your opponent's momentum to defend against them and drop them to the ground. Watch this free video clip and learn how to avoid and take down an opponent as they...

A single wrist grab in Aikido is easily defended against with the Nikyo technique. Learn this ancient Aikido self defense move from a martial arts expert in this free video clip and be prepared.

In the United States, the study of martial arts has exploded over the past forty years. Influences such as Bruce Lee, Kung-Fu (television series), and the recent popularity of mixed martial arts...

The ready stance is a basic stance used for defending. In aikido, the ready stance is similar to a front stance.

An elbow lock is an effective way gain control in a self-defense situation. Applying painful pressure on the attacker's elbow joint will discourage any further aggression.

Many children can benefit from the study of the martial arts, but how do you determine which is the best porgram for their needs? This can be especially difficult for adults with no background in...

Self-defense is an important skill to have. Learning self-defense takes time and practice, but here are three ways that you can get loose from a front chokehold. You will need a partner to...

Aikido is a Japanese martial art in which you use an opponent's strength to knock him off balance, while exerting little effort of your own. Aikido focuses on developing agility and flexibility...

Learn how to do the Shomen Uchi-Shiho Nage Japanese aikido technique in this free advanced martial arts training & instruction video clip.

Learn how to do the Shomen Uchi-dai Gokyo Japanese aikido technique in this free advanced martial arts training & instruction video clip.

Learn how to do the Shomen Uchi-Kokyu Nage Japanese aikido technique in this free advanced martial arts training & instruction video clip.

Learn how to do the Yokomen Uchi-Tenbin Nage Japanese aikido technique in this free advanced martial arts training & instruction video clip.

Unlike in Aikido and other martial arts many of us take walking for granted. Learn tips on exactly how one should stand in a martial art form.

Aikido philosophy is just as important as Aikido techniques. Find out what Aikido is all about in this free video.

The Aikido technique Ushiro Tekubi Tori Kotegaeshi allows the martial artist to defend against an enemy attacking from behind. Learn this important Aikido technique in this free video.

Aikido is a martial art that uses an opponent's momentum to maintain a center line. Watch this free video clip of a martial arts expert on how to defend against an opposite side wrist grab.

Learn about basic Japanese aikido forms in this free martial arts training & instruction video for beginners.

Learn how to properly bow & why in Japanese aikido in this free martial arts training & instruction video for beginners.

Learn how to do the Hai & Gaiku Hanmi Japanese aikido stances in this free martial arts training & instruction video for beginners.

Learn techniques on how to defend against the double wrist grab in this free self defense video for women.

Learn techniques on how to defend against the single wrist grab in this free self defense video for women.

Learn hiza garuma, an aikido elbow throw technique, from an aikido expert in this free martial arts video.

Learn aki nage, an aikido spinning head throw technique, from an aikido expert in this free martial arts video.

Learn techniques on how to defend against the front throat choke in this free self defense video for women.

Learn techniques on how to defend against the rear throat choke in this free self defense video for women.

Learn ushiro kubi gatame, an aikido reverse head lock technique, from an aikido expert in this free martial arts video.

Learn techniques on how to defend against the rear throat choke on the ground in this free self defense video for women.

Learn techniques on how to defend against the rear under arm bear hug on the ground in this free self defense video for women.

Learn another technique on how to defend against the rear under arm bear hug in this free self defense video for women.

Learn hiki otoshi, an aikido elbow drop throw technique, from an aikido expert in this free martial arts video.

Always assume multiple attackers and multiple strikes from attackers when self defense training. Learn how to defend yourself from a kick and punch combination attack in this free Aikido training...

The Aikido Iriminage wrist grab defense is a martial art that uses your opponent's momentum to attack and drop them to the ground. Watch this free video clip and learn how to avoid and take down...

Sayunage to Kubishime is a painful Aikido technique to use against enemy who pushes you in the chest. Learn how to do Sayunage and transition to Kubishime from a two handed push or Ryotedori in...

Wrist locks can severely damage the joints of an attacker or give you control over them. Learn how to do a wrist lock from a two handed push or Ryotedori in this free Aikido training video...

Ryote Tori Koshinage allows you to throw an attacker over your hips. Learn the advanced Aikido technique Ryote Tori Koshinage in this free martial arts training video featuring a 4th degree black...

In Aikido the Mune Tsuki Waza move is a head punch. Learn how to defect this and use iriminage to take your opponent down in this free video clip from an Aikido expert.

In Aikido the Mune Tsuki Waza move is a head punch. Learn how to defect this and use Sankyo to attack the face, trap your opponent's wrist and take them down in this free video clip from an Aikido...

A fast tsuki strike driven by the hips follows reverse yokomenuchi in aikido jogi 2 or staff form 2. Learn how to do a tsuki with a staff in this free video of aikido techniques featuring a 5th...

A rear tsuki follows a rear shomenuchi sword strike in the Aikido sword form Ken-Gi two. Learn how to do a rear tsuki with a katana in Aikido sword form Ken-Gi two from a 5th degree Aikido black...

Tenkan is an important technique to use to avoid a side kick. Learn how to use Tenkan to defend a side kick in this free Aikido video featuring a 4th degree black belt.