Martial Arts

It is easy to wind up in a situation where you must defend yourself from an impending assault. There are countless variables and possible outcomes in any fight, and when it is generally...

The Malaysian martial art of Silat is well known for its various strikes, throws and animal-based techniques. But it is most famous for its brutally effective joint-locking techniques. Silat...

Training in martial arts and boxing involves spending hours hitting a punching bag. The disadvantage of heavy bag training is that you are practicing on a cylindrical object instead of a body....

Pressure points are a set of points on the human body that are highly susceptible to manipulation. By learning to use pressure points to your advantage, such as in techniques listed here, you can...

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.

Rapists can strike anytime and anywhere. Would you know how to deal with a man if he became aggressive? It doesn't take a lot of training, but it does require some physical and mental preparedness.

In elbow locks, one fighter controls an opponent's hand to fake them out before placing their elbow in a position to be broken. Do elbow locks with tips from a martial arts instructor in this free...

In martial arts warrior training, elbow strikes are used to create cuts in the opponent's face. Practice elbow strikes in warrior training with tips from a martial arts instructor in this free...

The jujitsu standing elbow crank is an effective attack technique for lowering an opponent to the ground. Practice the standing elbow crank with tips from a professional martial artist in this...

After using jujitsu to throw an opponent to the ground, drop the knee to the opponent's chest and execute elbow strikes. Strike a combatant effectively with tips from a professional martial artist...

In jujitsu, use the elbow, shoulder or knee to strike an opponent after performing a defensive grabbing technique. Strike an attacker effectively with tips from a professional martial artist in...

In northern style kung fu, hook step in order to execute the jumping outside crescent kick, full sweep, jump, spin and elbow combination. Perform this mighty attack combo with tips from a...

In kung fu, use the twisting elbow lock to counter against the punch or grab attack. Perform this intricate defense move with tips from a professional kung fu instructor in this free martial arts...

In kung fu, bend an opponents arm at a 90 degree angle to perform the folding elbow lock. Counter against the straight punch with tips from a professional kung fu instructor in this free martial...

In kung fu, use the wrist and elbow lock counter attack to defend against an opponent's grab. Practice this evasive and effective defense maneuver with tips from a professional kung fu instructor...

In kung fu, perform the upward folding elbow lock counter attack to defend against an opponent's punch. Practice this fighting defense with tips from a professional kung fu instructor in this free...

Women can neutralize and counter a bearhug by striking with the palm and elbow. Learn a self-defense technique to counter a front bearhug in this free video on women's self-defense.

The lifting elbow lock is a great self-defense tactic to utilize when an attacker is punching. Learn more about the lifting elbow lock and self-defense from a professional martial arts instructor...

In self-defense, step forward with the left foot and put the shoulder under an opponents elbow in order to perform the shoulder elbow lock. Learn more about the shoulder elbow lock and...

The rapping elbow lock is a self-defense maneuver that can be performed when an opponent has control of the shoulders. Learn to perform the rapping elbow lock for self-defense from a professional...

The twisting elbow lock up is a great self-defense maneuver to use against an aggressive opponent. Learn to perform the twisting elbow lock up for self-defense from a professional martial arts...

The rear cross grab elbow lock is a great self-defense maneuver to use when being attack from behind. Learn more about the rear cross grab elbow lock from a professional martial arts instructor in...

The elbow lock is a great self-defense maneuver to subdue an opponent when being attacked. Learn more about the elbow lock and self-defense from a professional martial arts instructor in this free...

The elbow strike is a close-quarters self-defense technique. Learn an elbow strike self-defense technique in this free video on women's self-defense featuring a fourth-degree black belt and Kung...

The elbow strike in the Praying Mantis Kung Fu style is either a side strike or an up and down strike. Watch how to strike with an elbow in this free Northern Mantis Kung Fu video lesson.

Get into a fighting stance and drive the elbow upward. Learn how to do praying mantis kung fu overhead block upward elbows in this free martial arts video from a black belt instructor.

Strengthening a judo pin is done by holding an opponent underneath the elbow, squeezing around the neck and spreading legs out. Strengthen a pin in judo with tips from a martial arts specialist in...

Karate jabs are done by hitting with a slight bend and not being totally extended to prevent hyper extending the elbow. Practice karate jabs with tips from a martial arts specialist in this free...

The elbow punch, in Nia, is great for improving the flexibility and mobility in your lower body. Learn to perform the elbow punch from a professional Nia instructor in this free workout video.

The upward elbow strike comes up from underneath and strikes the bottom of the chin. Learn how to throw an upward elbow strike in this free video on women's kickboxing.

A kickboxer throws a downward elbow strike when an opponent is on the ground. Learn how to throw a downward elbow strike in this free video on women's kickboxing.

Create a space between you and an attacker to escape their grasp. Learn how to escape an elbow grab in this free video on kid's self-defense.

Combat jujitsu head and elbow spears outmaneuver an opponent's spear. Learn to do a head and elbow spear combat jujitsu technique in a street fight in this free video on jujitsu techniques.

Reverse Kubishime from Yokomenuchi can be done by striking a pressure point below the elbow. Learn the Aikido technique reverse Kubishime from Yokomenuchi in this free Aikido video lesson...

In aikido, tantodori refers to knife take aways. Practice disarming an opponent by using pressure on their elbow with tips from a third-degree black belt in this free video on martial arts weapons.

Martial artists have used pressure points for centuries to help defeat opponents. Pressure points allow the martial artist to subdue much larger and stronger people. Even the most aggressive...

While learning and practicing martial arts, you will come to a point where you will learn the technique of the elbow strike, which is very effective for self defense. The elbow strike can be done...

There are three Wing Chun Empty Hand forms. They are Siu Lim Tao, Chum Kiu and Biu Jee. When the sequence of moves is executed properly, it takes about 40 minutes to do Wing Chun Empty Hand forms....

In mixed martial arts, the full guard position offers you a great deal of control over your opponent. You are on your back with your opponent wrapped between your legs and ankles locked together....

Most joint locks in mixed martial arts involve taking advantage of an opponent carelessly allowing you to seize control of one of his limbs. The shoulder crank is different. It involves muscling...

The arm inside arm bar is performed on an opponent who is locked in your full guard. When you are on your back with your opponent wrapped between your legs, he may try to hold you down with his...

The arm inside sweep is a basic grappling move in mixed martial arts. It allows you to move from a full guard--in which you are on your back, with your opponent wrapped between your legs--to a...

The arm bar applied from a full guard is one of the most popular submission techniques in mixed martial arts. It is relatively simple to do, yet is incredibly effective for ending a fight. The...

Arm bars are common submissions in mixed martial arts. They are a favorite technique of many fighters because of their effectiveness and versatility. However, most arm bars performed in mixed...

The elbow escape is one of the basic moves of jiu jitsu. It utilizes the elbow to help a fighter gain leverage in all sorts of situations. The jiu jitsu elbow escape allows a fighter to...

There are a great many submission techniques available to a mixed martial arts fighter who has side control of an opponent. The fighters are chest-to-chest at right angles to each other. The...

An arm triangle is a devastating mixed martial-arts technique. It can be applied lightning-fast to choke out an opponent in a matter of seconds. All that is needed is your opponent's head and arm....

Muay Thai, also known as Thai boxing, is the current martial art and national sport of Thailand. It should be emphasized that this is primarily a competitive sport rather than a method of real...

The key lock is a simple yet effective technique in mixed martial arts. It is actually a double joint lock that tweaks both the shoulder and elbow in directions they don't normally go. This is...

Oni-kodaki, the Demon Crush, is not nearly as gruesome or horrific as it sounds. In fact, it causes no harm whatsoever to an attacker. It’s a simple ninjutsu counter-defensive technique...