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Explore martial arts with the fitness experts at eHow, whether you’re looking for self defense disciplines such as Krav Maga or you want to lessen stress in your life by learning Tai Chi. Interested in jeet kune do, the martial arts discipline developed by Bruce Lee? eHow’s experts can show you how to block a punch and perform a feinting technique like the master himself. Want to learn the basics of karate? Teach yourself how to make a fist, perform a lunge punch or assume an hourglass stance with eHow’s guidance.

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  • How to Counter a Front Lapel Grab

    A lapel grab is something we’ve probably all experienced at one point in time or another. Some one comes up to you, face to face, and with both hands grabs the front of your shirt in the...

  • How to Defend Yourself Against a Back Grab

    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...

  • How to Defend Against a Hair Grab

    In MMA, the best way to defend against hair grabs is to put pressure on the opponent's wrist and break their posture. Defend against a hair grab with tips from a mixed martial arts instructor in...

  • Jujitsu: Grab & Punch Defense

    To defend against a jab and punch with jujitsu, execute a palm strike using the center line theory. Defend against the grab and punch with tips from a professional martial artist in this free...

  • Jujitsu: Shirt Grab Defense

    When using jujitsu to defend against the shirt grab, over-hook the attacker's arm and use the body weight to trip them to the floor. Defend against the shirt grab with tips from a professional...

  • Jujitsu: Parallel Wrist Grab Defense

    In jujitsu, defend against the parallel wrist grab technique by driving the body weight forward and tripping the opponent to the ground. Defend against the parallel wrist grab technique with tips...

  • Jujitsu: Cross Wrist Grab Defense

    To defend against the cross wrist grab technique with jujitsu, grab hold of the attacker's wrist and drag them backward. Implement this defensive maneuver with tips from a professional martial...

  • Jujitsu: Cross Wrist Grab Attacks

    In jujitsu, defend against the cross wrist grab technique by attacking the opponent with a vertical punch. Learn more attacks with tips from a professional martial artist in this free video on...

  • Jujitsu: Double Wrist Grab

    In jujitsu, knee an opponent to the groin or headbutt them to the face to defend against the double wrist grab technique. Defend against this aggressive attack with tips from a professional...

  • Women's Self-Defense: Escaping a Grab From Behind

    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...

  • Women's Self-Defense: Getting Out of Wrist Grabs

    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...

  • How to Defend Against a Hair Grab

    When defending against a hair grab, grab hold of the opponent's hand and pull it down toward the head to relieve pressure. Defend against a hair grab with tips from a martial arts teacher in this...

  • Northern Style Kung Fu Combo: Circle Grab, Arm Break, Side Kick to Cartwheel

    In northern style kung fu, start with the feet together to perform the circle grab, twist, arm break, side kick to cartwheel combination. Execute this potent attack sequence with tips from a...

  • Kung Fu Combos: Grab & Reverse Punch

    In kung fu, start with the hands in the chamber position in order to execute the grab and reverse combination. Perform this powerful combo with tips from a professional kung fu instructor in this...

  • Kung Fu Counter Attacks: Cross Grab Wrist Lock

    In kung fu, use the cross grab wrist lock counter attack to defend against an opponent's wrist grab. Execute this intricate defense maneuver with tips from a professional kung fu instructor in...

  • Women's Self-Defense Against a Single Arm Grab

    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's Self-Defense Against a Double Arm Grab

    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.

  • Women's Self-Defense Against a Single Shoulder Grab

    Single shoulder grabs can be neutralized and countered with easy self-defense techniques. Learn a self-defense technique to counter a single shoulder grab in this free video on women's self-defense.

  • Women's Self-Defense Against a Wrist Grab

    Women can neutralize and counter a double arm grab by stepping, twisting and striking with the attacker with the palm of the hand. Learn a self-defense technique to counter a wrist grab in this...

  • Women's Self-Defense Against a Neck Grab

    A self-defense technique should be immediately executed if an attacker grabs your neck. Learn a self-defense technique to counter a neck grab in this free video on women's self-defense.

  • Women's Self-Defense Against a Shoulder Grab

    Women can defend and counterattack a shoulder grab with self-defense techniques. Learn a self-defense technique to counter a shoulder grab in this free video on women's self-defense.

  • Women's Self-Defense: Cross Grab Escape

    Women can escape a cross grab by rotating the wrist out of the grab. Learn how to escape from a cross grab in this free video on women's self-defense techniques featuring a fourth-degree black...

  • Women's Self-Defense: Upper Arm Grab Escape

    Women can escape an upper arm grab by lifting the arm up and pulling the elbow down. Learn how to escape from an upper arm grab in this free video on women's self-defense techniques featuring a...

  • Women's Self-Defense: Two Handed Grab Escape

    Women can escape a two handed grab by pulling their arms toward an attacker's thumbs. Learn how to escape from a two handed grab in this free video on women's self-defense techniques featuring a...

  • Women's Self-Defense: Neck Grab Escape

    Women can use self-defense techniques to escape a one handed neck grab. Learn how to escape from a neck grab in this free video on women's self-defense techniques featuring a fourth-degree black...

  • Women's Self-Defense: Straight Arm Grab Escape

    Women can escape a straight arm grab by twisting the wrist into an attacker's thumb. Learn how to escape from a straight arm grab in this free video on women's self-defense techniques featuring a...

  • Self-Defense: Cross Grab Wrist Lock

    In self-defense, place the thumb on top of the back of the hand when performing the cross grab wrist lock. Learn more about the cross grab wrist lock from a professional martial arts instructor in...

  • Self-Defense: Rear Cross Grab Elbow Lock

    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...

  • Self-Defense: Straight Grab Wrist Lock

    The straight grab wrist lock is a self-defense maneuver that's used to defend against an attacker who has wrist control. Learn more about self-defense and the straight grab wrist lock from a...

  • Self-Defense: Cross Grab Arm Lock

    In self-defense, twist the body away from an attack, while lifting the fingers in order to perform a cross grab arm lock. Learn more about the cross grab arm lock and self-defense from a...

  • Praying Mantis Kung Fu: Outside Palm Block Grab Twisting Elbow

    Grab hair or clothes as an opponent is pulled in for praying mantis techniques. Learn how to do praying mantis kung fu grab twisting elbows in this free martial arts video from a black belt...

  • Kung Fu Cross Grab Stretch

    The cross grab stretch in kung fu is a great way to strengthen the muscles in the upper back. Learn to perform the cross grab stretch from a professional kung fu instructor in this free martial...

  • Self Defense Against One Hand Grab Punches 1

    If someone is attacking you with a one hand grab punch it is important to focus on the hand that is punching. Learn self defense moves for the one hand grab punch with tips from a martial arts...

  • Self Defense Against One Hand Grab Punches 2

    Self defense against a one hand grab punch is important to learn. Learn how to deflect the one hand grab punch with tips from a martial arts expert in this free women's self defense video.

  • Tai Chi: Grab From Behind Defense

    The Tai Chi brush knee movement is a great defense to use when an opponent attempts to grab you from behind. Learn to take brush knee and apply it to martial arts from a professional Tai Chi...

  • Tai Chi: Double Shirt Grab Defense

    Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese practice that can be applied to martial arts to defend against aggressive opponents. Learn to defend against the double shirt grab from a professional Tai Chi...

  • Tai Chi: Hair Grab Defense

    Tai Chi can be useful for defending against the hair grab from an aggressive opponent. Learn to take Tai Chi and apply it to martial arts from a professional Tai Chi instructor in this free...

  • Escaping an Elbow Grab: Self-Defense for Kids

    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.

  • Escaping a Hair Grab: Self-Defense for Kids

    Escaping an attacker's hair grab requires protecting your hair with your own hand. Learn how to escape a hair grab in this free video on kid's self-defense.

  • Escaping a Shirt Grab: Self-Defense for Kids

    The easiest way for a kid to get out of a shirt grab is to duck and twist. Learn how to escape a shirt grab in this free video on kid's self-defense.

  • Escaping a Wrist Grab: Self-Defense for Kids

    If an attacker grabs a child's wrist, the child can duck and twist out of the offender's grasp. Learn how to escape a a wrist grab in this free video on kid's self-defense.

  • Escaping a Single Wrist Grab: Self-Defense for Kids

    A child can escape a cross body grab by twisting out of the grab. Learn how to escape a single wrist grab in this free video on kid's self-defense.

  • Escaping a Double Wrist Grab: Self-Defense for Kids

    A kid can escape a double wrist grab by ducking and twisting out of an attacker's grasp. Learn how to escape a double wrist grab in this free video on kid's self-defense.

  • Escaping a Lapel Grab: Self-Defense for Kids

    If someone grabs a kid by the shirt or the jacket, the kid can get away by losing the jacket. Learn how to escape a lapel grab in this free video on kid's self-defense.

  • Ushiro Chin Grab

    The chin has a pressure point that can be used to gain control of an opponent. Learn how to do Ushiro chin grab from an opponent's strike in this free Aikido training video featuring a 4th degree...

  • Aikido Kokyunage Wrist Grab Defense

    The Aikido Kokyunage wrist grab defense is a great martial art for changing an opponents line of attack to defend against opposite wrist grabs. Watch this free video clip and learn how to do this...

  • Aikido Hiji Garme Wrist Grab Defense

    The Aikido Hiji Garme wrist grab defense is a great martial art for changing an opponents line of attack to defend against opposite wrist grabs. Watch this free video clip and learn how to do this...

  • Aikido Ikkyo Wrist Grab Defense

    The Aikido Ikkyo wrist grab defense is a great martial art to defend against wrist grabs. Watch this free martial arts video and learn the simplest Aikido technique to avoid a wrist grab.

  • Aikido Nikkyo Wrist Grab Defense

    The Aikido Nikkyo wrist grab defense is a martial art that uses your opponent's momentum to defend against them and drop them to the ground. Watch this free video clip and learn how to avoid and...

  • Aikido Sankyo Wrist Grab Defense

    The Aikido Sankyo wrist grab defense is a martial art that uses your opponent's momentum to defend against them. Watch this free video clip and learn how to avoid and take down an opponent as they...

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