Martial Arts

During its long history as a military nation, Japan was a wellspring of martial arts styles. Even though each of the surviving martial arts share some common ancestry, each has its own distinct...

Japanese fighting styles have been practiced for centuries, and they have evolved throughout history as various practitioners and teachers have elaborated on the ancient techniques. The basic...

Human beings have been practicing martial arts for thousands of years. As a result, various cultures have brought forth an almost endless variety of fighting styles.

In aikido, the goal is to be in harmony with the universe in both a physical and spiritual sense. Learn aikido with tips from a mixed martial arts instructor in this free video on MMA tips.

Defending against a bear hug in MMA or aikido means raising the arms and dropping one's own body weight. Defend against a bear hug with tips from a mixed martial arts instructor in this free video...

Performing a wrist lock in aikido is a fundamental move in the tradition of jiu jitsu and takes many forms, some for restraining and others for causing damage. Learn an aikido wrist lock from a...

In Aikido, the jo technique is performed by twirling a bo staff around the shoulders in order to pass it from one end to the other. Practice the jo technique with tips from a martial arts...

When using a bo staff, study Aikido and create different attack combinations to confuse and subdue an aggressive opponent. Lean a bo staff combo with tips from a martial arts instructor in this...

In Nia, it's useful to imagine the legs dangling when performing the shuffle step with aikido flow exercise. Learn more about Nia and the shuffle step with aikido flow exercise from a professional...

In Nia, turns are used and derived from aikido martial arts. Learn more about the turns used in Nia from a professional Nia instructor in this free fitness video.

Aikido key breathing includes both meditative and combat breathing. Get advice on proper breathing techniques with tips from a martial arts expert in this free aikido breathing exercise video.

Aikido meditative breathing is important to stay relaxed and focused. Learn correct meditative breathing techniques with tips from a martial arts expert in this free aikido breathing exercise video.

Breathing correctly for aikido combat is similar to proper athletic breathing. Learn about aikido combat breathing with tips from a martial arts expert in this free aikido breathing exercise video.

Aikido combat breathing techniques require precision and focus. Learn the correct combat breathing method with tips from a martial arts expert in this free aikido breathing exercise video.

It is important to be aware of your surroundings in any Aikido martial arts rolling technique. Learn more tips on this and why it is important from an Aikido expert int his free video clip.

Directional rolling is a great Aikido martial arts self defense technique that allows you to fall in specific directions to avoid obstacles and an opponent. Learn more tips on how this is done...

Directional rolling is a great Aikido martial arts self defense technique that allows you to fall in specific directions to avoid obstacles and an opponent. Learn more tips on how this is done...

Directional rolling is a great Aikido martial arts self defense technique that allows you to fall in specific directions to avoid obstacles and an opponent. Learn more tips on how this is done...

Directional rolling is a great Aikido martial arts self defense technique that allows you to fall in specific directions to avoid obstacles and an opponent. Learn more tips on how this is done...

In aikido warm ups, it is important to breathe properly and stay loose. Get more tips for aikido warm ups from a martial arts expert in this free aikido video.

Aikido warm ups include primary footwork like this foot switch exercise. Learn more aikido warm ups with tips from a martial arts expert in this free aikido video.

In aikido warm ups, it is important to keep your body in line and your weight forward. Learn the double foot switch aikido exercise with tips from a martial arts expert in this free aikido video.

In aikido warm ups, use the hop back foot switch exercise when attacked quickly. Learn to stay alert with aikido warm ups with tips from a martial arts expert in this free aikido video.

Aikido warm up exercises can be combined to create unique footwork. Learn the eight ways of aikido footwork combination with tips from a martial arts expert in this free aikido video.

Aikido practice involves specific breathing techniques for success. Learn the difference between shallow and deep breathing with tips from a martial arts expert in this free aikido breathing...

In every martial arts including Aikido there is a proper way to fall and roll to protect yourself. Learn how to fall and roll correctly from an Aikido martial arts expert in this free video clip.

A great Aikido martial arts self defense move is to fall and roll onto your knees. Learn how to fall and roll to your knees correctly from an Aikido martial arts expert in this free video clip.

A great Aikido martial arts self defense move is to fall and roll onto your feet. Learn how to fall and roll to your feet correctly from an Aikido martial arts expert in this free video clip.

Balance is very important in Aikido and all martial arts. Learn some exercises to strengthen your balance and rolling abilities from a martial arts expert in this free video clip.

Sometimes falling correctly will save your life and Aikido teaches correct falling techniques for just such an occasion. Learn tips on how to fall correctly from a martial arts expert in this free...

Break falling is the Aikido technique used to break an unexpected fall from a stool or chair. Learn tips on how to properly break fall from a martial arts expert in this free video clip.

Forward rolling is an Aikido technique used to absorb a forward fall and stay in a defensive position. Learn tips on how to forward fall from a martial arts expert int his free video clip.

Falling and rolling can still result in injuries so the Aikido martial art has instilled some safety tips to limit these. Learn these safety tips from a martial arts expert in this free video clip.

A forward roll from the standing position is a good defensive Aikido move. Learn tips on how to do this move from a martial arts expert in this free video clip.

Obstacle rolling is a great Aikido falling exercise that teaches you to be aware of your surroundings. Learn tips on how to do this move from a martial arts expert in this free video clip.

Sometimes self defensive rolling techniques in Aikido martial arts require a certain amount of footwork to be effective. Learn more about this style of fall and roll from an Aikido expert int his...

In Aikido a Jo is a long staff that is used for spearing, hitting or deflecting a strike from an opponent. Learn tips from an Aikido expert on how to hold and use this weapon properly.

In Aikido a Jo is a long staff that is used for spearing, hitting or deflecting a strike from an opponent. Learn tips from an Aikido expert on what this weapon is used for and a history on it.

In Aikido a Surbui is a long staff that is used for multiple repeated cuttings or deflecting a strike from an opponent. Learn tips from an Aikido expert on what this weapon is used for and a...

In Aikido a Bokken is a wooden version of a Samurai sword. Learn tips from an Aikido expert on what this weapon is used for and a history on it.

In Aikido a Wakazashi is a wooden version of a short Samurai sword. Learn tips from an Aikido expert on what this weapon is used for and a history on it.

In Aikido a Tonto is a wooden version of a short Samurai sword. Learn tips from an Aikido expert on what this weapon is used for and a history on it.

In Aikido a Gi is the clothing that is word during practice and in competition. Learn tips from an Aikido expert on what this clothing is used for and a history on it.

Iriminage is a very effective defense against a spinning back kick once you have moved out of the line of attack. Learn how to use Iriminage to defend a spinning back kick in this free Aikido...

Kubishime is a very effective defense against a spinning back kick once you have moved out of the line of attack. Learn how to use Iriminage to defend a spinning back kick in this free Aikido...

Catching an opponent's kick and turning him over with a tendon cut is a great defense against a front snap kick. Learn how to cut the tendon to defend a front snap kick in this free Aikido video...

Use both hands to deflect a front snap kick and use Iriminage after the kick is deflected. Learn how to use Iriminage against a front snap kick in this free Aikido video featuring a 4th degree...

Blending with an attacker's advance and redirecting their kick can be done using your own leg. Learn how to redirect an opponent's kick with your own leg to defend a front snap kick in this free...

Defending a skipping side kick can be dangerous. Learn how to use Kubishime defend against a hopping side kick in this free Aikido video featuring a 4th degree black belt.

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.