Martial Arts

We live in a world that can be terrifying. Muggers, carjacking, and gang warfare can happen every day in every country in the world. Many people carry guns to protect themselves, but many people...

If you're ever in a position where you need to defend yourself, knowing how to deliver a knockout punch is essential. If you know how to perform this action, you will eliminate the need for an...

Speed, accuracy and focus is the key to success in the martial art called ninjutsu. Sprinting exercises build not only speed, but endurance and help focus the mind on recognizing and understanding...

Jeet kune do is a relatively new martial art that was invented by Bruce Lee in the 1960s. In his quest to develop the ultimate, adaptable real world fighting system, Lee borrowed techniques from...

This will help you master the back fall evasion ending with the break of the fall with both hands. In capoeira, it is called a "cai".

The Muay Thai boxing front kick, or teep, is a push kick similar to the jab with the hands. It is similar in that it is used offensively and defensively to keep the opponent guessing, just like...

The monks of ancient China took pilgrimages to temples and monasteries as part of their training. Because carrying weapons went against Buddhist belief, the monks had to develop a means of...

Wushu is a Chinese martial art. It incorporates an external side that involves forms, bare-hand fighting and weapons training, as well as the internal art of qi gong, which involves raising and...

Breaking boards & cement is much easier than it may appear. Most of it is a head game of concentration rather than strength. This article will help detail what you need to do to break cement...

Hand-to-hand fighting involves being in very close proximity to your opponent. Fists, elbows, knees and feet can become weapons at this distance. Striking quickly and effectively as well as...

Cardio kickboxing is an exciting and effective way to exercise. It combines both anaerobic and aerobic exercises with self-defense techniques. When done properly, kickboxing can be a safe...

The Japanese sword art of battojutsu teaches you how to cut from the motion of drawing a katana. It differs from iaijutsu and iaido; in these two arts, students do not practice cutting technique...

The superman punch is a moderately advanced technique that is used in many martial arts styles. Follow this how to in order to learn the proper way to perform the superman punch.

Front Kick is one of the basic kicks in not only Tae Kwon Do, but in any given situation. The Kick can be performed with the Front Foot or Rear Foot, and then you have the Jump Front Kick, all...

Whip kick has received lots of questions from our students over the years, yet it is simple once its mechanics are understood. The Whip Kick can be performed with the Front Foot, Rear Foot and...

Let Master Richard Gordon of First Strike System www.firststrikeonline.org take you through the Yellow Belt (WTF-style) form, Tae Keuk Il Jang. This form has 18 movements. A tip - always remember...

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...

The "yoko geri," meaning "side kick" in Japanese, is one of the most powerful kicks in martial arts. It is also one of the most difficult kicks to master. When performed properly, the side kick...

The back kick is one of the most devastating kick in a martial artist's arsenal. A well placed kick can easily put down an unsuspecting assailant. Everyone knows that nothing is perfect;...

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Step-by-step instructions for the Tae Kwon Do Black Belt Form Koryo Poomsae. Each step is photographed and explained in easy-to-understand detail. This comes from our online Tae Kwon Do training...

You find yourself backed into a corner with nowhere to go but through your assailant, time to get your guard up and deliver devastating front kicks--enough a distraction to escape. The front kick...

Walking to your car in an empty parking lot, you find yourself in a situation where someone has confronted you and has intentions of doing you bodily harm. The bad guys comes at you from the...

The bokken is a practice sword--made of wood with rounded edges where the edge of the blade should be--that has been passed down through the ages as a tool for improving sword-fighting techniques....

With these simple to follow instructions you'll learn the # 1 power punch in boxing, the right cross or as some call it the Right straight. For you lefties this can also be a Left Cross

Kickboxing is a sport that combines the punching techniques of traditional boxing with the kicking techniques of classic martial arts such as karate and Tae Kwon Do. Competitive kickboxing usually...

While there are many kicks among different martial arts, the side kick is arguably the most powerful of them all. The more accurate and practiced your side kick is, the more powerful it will be....

Stretching is an integral part of taekwondo and should always be done before practicing to avoid injuries and increase range of motion. The following stretches will help prepare you for a...

This is another method of boxing footwork at you need to learn before you move on to learn how to use your weapons. In this method, your feet are either slid along the floor or ground or are only...

This Muaythai Shuffle is essential because it is an important skill for whoever who wants to reach the advance level of Muay Thai. The position of your feet has to be correct. The rear foot must...

The simplicity of karate relative to other martial art styles makes it one of the most effective self-defense/fighting styles. Mastering the basic fundamentals of the side kick will allow you to...

You need not have the lightning quickness of Bruce Lee, the stealthiness of a ninja or the grappling and striking power of today's mixed-martial-arts champions to master one of martial arts' most...

Having a clear goal when choosing a good martial arts school will start new students on the right foot. Learn how to pick a good martial arts school from a martial arts instructor in this free...

The foot stomp is a self-defense technique that women can use when an attacker is very close. Learn a foot stomp self-defense technique in this free video on women's self-defense featuring a...

The left foot rolling block inch kick, in kung fu, is an excellent maneuver used in the Tan Tui three routine that will help enhance your martial arts technique. Learn to perform the left foot...

Nia is a great aerobic exercise for increasing flexibility in the ankles. Learn to perform a foot exercise from a professional Nia instructor in this free workout video.

A releve is a foot maneuver, used in Nia, for working out and loosening the muscles in the foot. Learn a foot releve exercise from a professional Nia instructor in this free workout 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.

Foot movements are important in martial arts like aikido to center the body and stabilize techniques. Practice aikido foot movements with a third-degree black belt in this free video on aikido.

Though it may have a reputation for being dangerous, knife throwing can be an enjoyable and safe activity when handled responsibly. This ancient art is relatively simple to begin to learn, but can...

There are many different ways to get a mixed martial arts fight to the ground. One of the most common ways is with the double leg takedown. Also the double leg takedown is a quick and effective...

Kicks are mainly used in the martial arts techniques and kickboxing, while boxing uses only punches. But kicks can be very potent to throw off your opponent. The front kick may not seem as...

Kicks are mainly used in the martial arts techniques and kickboxing, while boxing uses only punches. But kicks can be very potent to throw off your opponent. The outside crescent kick is mainly...

The kicks in martial arts and kickboxing are also very popular with the roundhouse kick being the most thrown kick. The first time I threw a round house kick my high version was at barely knee...

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...

When you practice martial arts, boxing or kickboxing after the jab the next essential punch that you will learn is a cross, which usually comes right after you throw a jab, and it is a more...

A front snap kick is a great kick for beginners that can be used by experts as well. The technique can be used for self defense, sparring or mma. It is a great move to open opponents up or to end...

Mixed Martial Arts has grown immensely in popularity in recent years, due in large part to the popularization of the sport on television. Today, more and more MMA fighters are developing highly...