Martial Arts

The yawara stick is a weapon used in some Japanese martial arts. Although it's not a common self-defense weapon compared to others, it's still effective. Yawara sticks are sometimes called...

You can learn how to win a fight against someone bigger than you, but you have to be focused. Since most fights are not spontaneous it pays to know how to win a fight against someone bigger than...

One of the few self defense weapons legal to carry today, the staff can be a hiking version six feet long, a farm tool or walking cane or even a short rod attached to a key ring and small enough...

For civilians, the flashlight is an often overlooked tool for self defense--even though it is standard for law enforcement, security and military personnel to carry. Carrying conventional weapons,...

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...

The intention here is not to promote violence of any kind, but we all know that there are certain times when one needs to defend themselves. All you have to do is listen to any media source and...

These step-by-step instructions of how to perform the Tae Kwon Do one-step self defense come directly from our online dohjang, at www.firststrikeonline.org The online classrooms include video...

You will be in grabbing range when your opponent catches you by surprise; is very strong and gets in your space. The first thing your opponent will attempt to do is grab you. This is a form of...

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...

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...

In martial arts warrior training, self-defense is just as important as attacks. Practice self-defense in warrior training with tips from a martial arts instructor in this free video on training...

Broad sword defense techniques, such as basic blocks can stop an opponent's cut. Parry down with a broad sword using the sword-fighting techniques in this free video on martial arts weapons.

In women's self-defense, a hair grab can be neutralized by releasing the pressure and counter attacking. Defend against hair grabs with tips from a martial arts instructor in this free video on...

In women's self-defense, a bilge strike to the eyes is a good defense against punches. Defend against punches with tips from a martial arts instructor in this free video on women's self-defense.

In women's self-defense, a kick followed by an eye jab is effective against advances. Defend against advances by using a bilge jab with tips from a martial arts instructor in this free video on...

A woman trying to defend themselves against being trapped on the ground must try a counter attack. Defend against traps with tips from a martial arts instructor in this free video on women's...

In women's self-defense, the best chance against a takedown is to reverse positions and punch back. Defend against takedowns with tips from a martial arts instructor in this free video on women's...

In women's self-defense, if an attacker has gotten on top of a woman, they can deflect and jab at the eyes. Defend against mounts with tips from a martial arts instructor in this free video on...

In women's self-defense, a knife attack can be escaped with a little trickery. Escape from knife attacks with tips from a martial arts instructor in this free video on women's self-defense.

Self-defense for a woman against a knife attack involves some counter-attacking. Defend against knife attacks with tips from a martial arts instructor in this free video on women's self-defense.

In order for a woman to defend against a knife grab, she must strike back with a groin attack. Defend against knife grabs with tips from a martial arts instructor in this free video on women's...

In women's self-defense, a knife jab can be a frightening attack to face. Defend against knife jabs with tips from a martial arts instructor in this free video on women's self-defense.

In self-defense for women, escaping a grab from behind involves locking up the enemy's arm and going into a bilge strike. Escape a grab from behind with tips from a martial arts instructor in this...

In women's self-defense, a gun attack can be prevented if the attacker is at a close distance. Defend against guns with tips from a martial arts instructor in this free video on women's self-defense.

A woman may have to defend against a headlock attack from the side. Get out of a side headlock with tips from a martial arts instructor in this free video on women's self-defense.

In women's self-defense, the best time to counterattack is when the enemy is going for a bear hug. Release from a bear hug with tips from a martial arts instructor in this free video on women's...

In women's self-defense, a woman shouldn't resists a wrist grab, but rather use it to her advantage. Escape from a wrist grab with tips from a martial arts instructor in this free video on women's...

In women's self-defense, an arm grab is responded to by a kick to the groin. Get out of arm grabs with tips from a martial arts instructor in this free video on women's self-defense.

In women's self-defense, a headlock is countered by a change of position and a few strikes. Escape from a headlock with tips from a martial arts instructor in this free video on women's self-defense.

In women's self-defense, a side headlock can be escaped through a leg sweep. Escape from a side headlock with tips from a martial arts instructor in this free video on women's self-defense.

When teaching kids the basics of self-defense, instill self-worth and teach them never to initiate harming others. Teach kids appropriate self-defense techniques with tips from a martial arts...

Discover why kicks are more effective than punching for self-defense in this free martial arts video featuring martial arts instructor and eighth-degree black belt John Graden.

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 and self-confidence often go hand in hand. Self-defense is largely dependent upon mind power and overcoming the mental barriers to self-defense. Develop self-confidence in martial...

The most basic knife thrust is the forward thrust which can be defended with the proper training. Prepare for the worst with these tips from a black belt kung fu instructor in this free self...

The inward knife slash is a difficult one to defend but with proper training the victim can be prepared to defend him or herself. Prepare for the worst with these tips from a black belt kung fu...

The reverse knife slash is the reverse of the inward slash and is equally as difficult to defend but as always it can be. Prepare for the worst with these tips from a black belt kung fu instructor...

As seen in the movies, the downward knife slash is defendable in many ways. Prepare for the worst with these tips from a black belt kung fu instructor in this free self defense video.

The most important thing in self defense against a knife is an awareness of the blade itself and its location. be aware of the surroundings as well as the blade angle with these tips from a black...

Double block with both arms to defend against a straight punch. Learn a self-defense technique to counter straight punch in this free video on women's self-defense.

A foot stomp can effectively neutralize an attacker's rear bearhug. Learn a self-defense technique to counter a rear bearhug with arms free in this free video on women's self-defense.

Women can neutralize a bearhug by stomping, sinking, and hammer striking the attacker's groin. Learn a self-defense technique to counter a rear bearhug with arms bound in this free video on...

Attackers often grab women by the arms. Learn a self-defense technique to counter a single arm grab in this free video on women's self-defense.

Women can neutralize a double arm grab by using the attacker's momentum against them. Learn a self-defense technique to counter a double arm grab in this free video on women's self-defense.

Sexual assaults against women often occur when the attacker pushes the victim to the ground. Learn a self-defense technique to counter a full-mount from the ground in this free video on women's...