Martial Arts

A judo uniform, known as a gi, is a three-piece outfit consisting of a top, a bottom, and a belt. The gi is made from strong material, to allow for it to be used as a point of leverage in chokes...

Martial arts belt colors and ranks identify a specific level of expertise within the art. White means beginner and black is for advanced. While each martial arts system is different, the...

The heavy material used to make your Brazilian jujitsu gi can make attempts to fold it a frustrating experience. One creative way is to use your belt to secure both the top and bottom of your gi....

A karate gi (uniform) is composed of a kimona-style jacket, a loose-fitting pair of pants and a belt. Karate training can be grueling, and after an intense session of kicking and punching, your gi...

Taekwondo is a martial art first practiced in Korea about 1,300 years ago. The training and advancement process for the martial art can be long and grueling. Your instructor or "sensei" will...

To achieve a black belt in any martial art takes enormous dedication and persistence. One must master all the forms in any given system in addition to becoming fluid and adept at all the kicks,...

Attaining belts in martial arts signifies a students progression to the next level. While some consider them empty symbols, to many others they are thought of as important milestones, or at least...

In karate, it is very important to understand the proper way to wear the uniform with pride and style depending on the level of belt. Learn the correct way with tips from an expert martial artist...

Becoming a black belt in karate is all about the journey of reaching that balance of mind, body and spirit. Understand the importance of this journey with advice from a martial arts expert in this...

Tying a karate belt properly is an important aspect of this form of martial arts and should always be done properly. Learn to keep the length between the knees and waist with advice from two Tae...

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...

The martial art of karate requires strenuous physical and mental discipline. As each step in the process taken to achieve these goals is completed, the student is awarded a colored belt denoting...

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...

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

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

Studying American Kenpo in the Parker/Planas lineage there are 10 yellow belt techniques. Follow these steps to perform the – Deflecting Hammer technique. The purpose of this how-to is to...

Studying American Kenpo in the Parker/Planas lineage there are 10 yellow belt techniques. Follow these steps to perform the Sword of Destruction technique. The purpose of this how-to is to...

Studying American Kenpo in the Parker/Planas lineage there are 10 yellow belt techniques. Follow these steps to perform the Aggressive Twins technique. This how to assumes you know all the...

Studying American Kenpo in the Parker/Planas lineage there are 10 yellow belt techniques. Follow these steps to perform the Delayed Sword technique. This how to assumes you know all the yellow...

In an increasingly wild world we live in, it is very helpful to know how to escape from those who would do you harm, or to free oneself from unwelcome advances. The following technique will show...

The martial arts are much more than fighting and self defense. They are about discipline. Both mind and body are trained in unison, learning a variety of attack and defense methods in a...

In martial arts such as karate, kenpo and taekwondo, the color of a student's belt designates his level of proficiency. There is no established ranking system that extends across all schools and...

Progressing through a martial arts program is a difficult endeavor and the hard-earned belts that come with it should be displayed appropriately. One option to display your belts attractively on...

One of the most popular forms of martial arts that people of all ages take today is taekwondo. As you learn and master the techniques and moves associated with taekwondo, you will be tested at...

In the world of martial arts, judo sometimes gets a bad rap because it does not involve a lot of fancy moves. This combat sport teaches you how to use your momentum to throw attackers off balance....

In Shotokan karate, every technique is done in the best way possible, and high kicks are used. Avoid wasting movement in Shotokan karate with lessons from an advanced black belt in Shotokan karate...

A judo belt should be applied right below the belly button and tied from the center. Tie a judo belt with tips from a mixed martial arts instructor in this free video on MMA tips.

In judo, tying the belt is a ritualistic process in which the belt should never touch the ground. Tie a judo belt correctly with tips from a martial arts teacher in this free video on judo.

In self-defense against headlocks, it's best to look for available targets. Escape from headlocks with self-defense tips from an eight-degree black belt in this free video on martial arts...

Establishing balance in self-defense is necessary to neutralize a Full Nelson attack. Escape from Full Nelsons with self-defense tips from an eight-degree black belt in this free video on martial...

In order to defend against getting picked up, a victim should hook their leg around the attacker's foot. Prevent getting picked up with self-defense tips from an eight-degree black belt in this...

Defending against wrist locks requires a counter-attack. Escape from wrist locks with self-defense tips from an eight-degree black belt in this free video on martial arts self-defense techniques.

Look for targets in self-defense against a front choke. Escape from front chokes with self-defense tips from an eight-degree black belt in this free video on martial arts self-defense techniques.

Self-defense is based on a sense of self-worthiness. Learn about self-defense with tips from an eight-degree black belt in this free video on martial arts self-defense techniques.

Martial arts power comes from the entire body, and proper footwork ensures that the strike will be on target and powerful. Discover more about martial arts power and footwork in this free video...

Avoiding a fight starts in the mind by overcoming ego with a quiet self-confidence. Learn how to avoid a fight and stay out of a fight in this free self-defense video featuring an eighth-degree...

Bruce Lee introduced kickboxing concepts to America in the early 1970s. Discover more about the history of American kickboxing in this free video featuring an eighth-degree black belt who...

In a front hip fake for martial arts, the back foot skips forward. Try a front hip fake in fighting with tips from an eighth-degree black belt in this free martial arts video.

The Superman punch is an all or nothing attack in martial arts. Try a Superman punch technique with tips from an eighth-degree black belt in this free martial arts video.

With martial arts experience comes a better sense of fighting rhythms. Practice fighting rhythms with tips from an eighth-degree black belt in this free martial arts video.

The goal of faking in martial arts is to gain time and distance. Learn how to fake in martial arts with tips from an eighth-degree black belt in this free martial arts video.

Take a single step forward and bring your arms straight back. Learn how to do a kung fu single tuck jump from a black belt kung fu instructor in this free video.

The northern jump helps to develop legs and improve jumping and landing ability. Learn how to do a kung fu northern jump from a black belt kung fu instructor in this free video.

Increase toning in arm muscles with the releve move in Nia. Learn how to do releves in this free aerobic exercise video from a Nia black belt instructor.

Using a kick, learn how to do a traveling Nia walk in this free aerobic exercise video from a Nia black belt instructor.

Adding blocks to a traveling walk will work the upper body muscles. Learn how to do side blocks in Nia with this free aerobic exercise video from a Nia black belt instructor.

Kicking is a great exercise to define muscle tone and increase heart rate. Learn how to do side kicks in Nia with this free aerobic exercise video from a Nia black belt instructor.

Nia contains elements of martial arts training, such as the kick. Learn how to do a basic kick in Nia with this free aerobic exercise video from a black belt Nia instructor.

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...

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.