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...

During its long history as a military nation, Japan was a wellspring of martial arts styles. Even though each of the surviving martial arts share some common ancestry, each has its own distinct...

Japanese fighting styles have been practiced for centuries, and they have evolved throughout history as various practitioners and teachers have elaborated on the ancient techniques. The basic...

A judo gi (uniform) consists of a kimono-type jacket, a loose-fitting pair of pants and a belt. It is made of thick canvas designed to endure the grappling, twisting and pulling that is part of...

Civilizations around the world have created many forms of martial arts. Throughout time the lines between some of these styles have become blurred. Kickboxing and judo are two popular fighting...

The core philosophy of Judo is to use the energy of your opponent, redirect it and defeat him using his own force. This philosophy is carried into the Verbal Judo program. It teaches that mastery...

There are many ways to put people down and bring them to submission. Over hundreds of years, different techniques have been formed to help the follower of the discipline to quickly dispatch...

The body drop in judo (called tai otoshi) allows you to use your hips and torso rotation to throw an opponent to the mat and perform a hold. Judo has three main body parts used for throwing: the...

Learning proper self defense can be a life-saving tool if you are ever presented with a life-threatening assault. Learning to defend yourself properly with non-deadly skills ensures that you will...

When doing an under hook throw, it helps to grab the wrist and to use the whole leg to kick out. Find out how to perform a common Judo throw with helpful tips from a martial arts coach in this...

Although the Japanese origin of the word means "gentle way," judo is hardly a soft martial art. It is instead fiercely competitive, designed to throw opponents to the ground or force them to...

Isaac Newton lived in a time before the invention of Judo, and he probably never heard of its predecessor jujitsu. He did, however, sum up almost everything that explains how judo works in his...

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...

Judo is a grappling sport with its origins in Japan. In competition, Judokas (i.e., judo practitioners) win matches by scoring points called ippon. Ippon are scored for throws, which occur when a...

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....

When performing various judo techniques, drop your center of gravity below that of your opponents in order to gain momentum and toss them to the ground. Learn three different judo throws using...

In an alternative guillotine submission move, more pressure is put on the neck and the gi is not grabbed. Try alternative guillotines with tips from a martial arts instructor in this free video on...

Rear naked choke holds can be used in jiu-jitsu and judo and are commonly used choke holds. Use rear naked choke holds with tips from a martial arts instructor in this free video on jiu-jitsu and...

The front naked choke hold is performed from a full mount position and forces an opponent to tap out or pass out. Do front naked choke holds with tips from a martial arts instructor in this free...

The collar choke is commonly used in judo and is a fairly easy technique that involves bringing one arm up and moving another down. Do collar chokes in combat sports with tips from a martial arts...

When doing cross grip chokes, the thumb stays out and oxygen and blood flow to the brain are cut off. Use cross grip chokes in combat sports with tips from a martial arts instructor in this free...

A lapel choke is an advanced submission move that is very effective when the fighter rolls their opponent. Force an opponent to submit by doing a lapel choke with tips from a martial arts...

When performing a reverse triangle submission move, a fighter needs to stay on top of their opponent to control them. Do reverse triangles in combat sports with tips from a martial arts instructor...

A triangle from a guard position allows a fighter to control their opponent's arm and apply pressure to the neck. Try a triangle from a guard position with tips from a martial arts instructor in...

The shoulder lock, also called the humo plata, is a submission move performed from the guard position. Use shoulder locks with tips from a martial arts instructor in this free video on jiu-jitsu...

A standing arm bar submission move employs a grip with the fingers up and the thumbs in. Do standing arm bars with tips from a martial arts instructor in this free video on jiu-jitsu and judo...

The calf crusher jiu-jitsu technique is a counter to be used when an opponent is attempting a straight ankle lock. Use calf crusher moves with tips from a martial arts instructor in this free...

Toe holds are very painful and involve one fighter using their weight to control an opponent. Use a toe hold on an opponent with tips from a martial arts instructor in this free video on jiu-jitsu...

Kimoras can be used in jiu-jitsu and judo, and involve bringing an opponent's arm up and behind their back. Discover how to do a Kimora move with tips from a martial arts instructor in this free...

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 bicep crushers, one fighter applies pressure to both arms of an opponent after an arm bar is denied. Perform bicep crushers with tips from a martial arts instructor in this free video on...

The lock and key submission move is very painful on both the shoulder and elbow. Use a lock and key technique with tips from a martial arts instructor in this free video on jiu-jitsu and judo...

The arm bar submission move is performed from a guard position and can be very painful on the elbow. Perform arm bars on an opponent with tips from a martial arts instructor in this free video on...

In submission moves, a double shoulder lock is done from the guard position and prevents an opponent from tapping out. Use double shoulder locks in combat sports with tips from a martial arts...

The neck crank submission move is done from the full mount position and involves pressure applied to the jaw. Do neck cranks in combat sports with tips from a martial arts instructor in this free...

The guillotine submission move is illegal in judo but can be used in jiu-jitsu. Use guillotine submission moves in combat sports with tips from a martial arts instructor in this free video on...

In submission moves, knee locks are leg locks that start on the ground and involve moving one leg over and around the opponent's leg while tying their knee into the chest. Do knee locks with tips...

In jiu-jitsu, straight ankle locks are leg locks in which an opponent's ankle is stuck under the armpit. Do straight ankle locks with tips from a martial arts instructor in this free video on...

In jiu-jitsu, heel hooks involve squeezing an opponent's heel under the armpit. Use heel hooks on an opponent with tips from a martial arts instructor in this free video on jiu-jitsu and judo...

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.

When applying a cross arm lock in MMA or judo, the key is to make sure the knees are in tight. Apply the cross arm lock in judo, also known as juji gatame, with tips from a mixed martial arts...

The major outer-reap throw is a judo throw that puts an opponent in a vulnerable position on the floor. Learn the outer reap throw with tips from a professional martial artist in this free video...

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.

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...

Escaping a judo pin can be done by tucking in the chin, facing the opponent while moving to your knees, putting a hand on their shoulder blade, pushing them down and popping out the head out of...

Flip a judo pin by clamping arms together, bridging with the back and throwing the opponent over. Flip a pin in judo with tips from a martial arts specialist in this free video on karate.

Tangling legs in a judo match forces the referee to break a hold after five seconds and make each opponent get back up on the ground. Escape a pin in judo by tangling up the legs with tips from a...

The O Goshi judo flip is similar to the onegai throw but the legs go around an opponent's neck. Learn the O Goshi flip in judo with tips from a martial arts specialist in this free video on karate.

An O Goshi judo flip variation can be done by grabbing the neck instead of the going underneath to arm to flip an opponent. Learn judo O Goshi flipping techniques with tips from a martial arts...

Stretching in judo is very important to prevent injuries in areas like feet and legs. Stretch before trying judo with tips from a martial arts specialist in this free video on karate.