Martial Arts

Teaching young children taekwondo or any martial arts can be very difficult. The main cause of this is the child’s short attention span. The younger a child the less they are apt to listen or even...

Kickboxing is an old sport and form of self-defense that combines elements of western-style boxing with kicks developed from the martial arts of karate and Muay Thai. It became extremely popular...

Highly dangerous and rarely anticipated, a sudden attack from a knife-wielding opponent can be a nightmarish situation. However, with some cunning and clear thinking, you will be capable of both...

Kung Fu seems to be one of the oldest martial arts forms that there is, in fact it seem that it dates back over five thousand years. Like most martial arts, Kung Fu is based on fighting techniques...

Despite good nature and good intentions, getting into a fight is something that can happen to anyone at any time. While you should never go looking for a fight, you probably don't want to live in...

Wushu is a Chinese word that translates to "martial arts." In China, wushu refers most commonly to what westerners call kung fu. Wushu is a fast martial art that utilizes circular motion and...

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 roundhouse kick is one of the fundamental basic kicks in martial arts. It is used in many different styles, such as Muay Thai, Karate, Taekwondo, Kung fu and kickboxing. Read on to learn how...

Kickboxing is a traditional martial art that has gained popularity in recent years with the rise of Mixed Martial Arts competitions. Kickboxing has also become something of a fitness trend, but...

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...

While spectacular kicks and lightning-fast hand strikes look great in the movies, in a real street fight they may not be enough. Many fights end up as a knock-down, hardscrabble encounter, at the...

Kickboxing is practiced for self defense, sport or fitness. Kickboxing can be a rigorous full body aerobic and anaerobic workout. Taking the right steps beginning a program can help you succeed...

Shaolin wushu, known to westerners as Shaolin kung fu, is considered the genesis of all Asian martial arts. As the story goes, the Bodhidharma, on his way to China from India, formulated a...

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...

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...

Kicking is one of the main offensive fighting moves in martial arts. it is when you strike your opponent with your foot. The two kicks that will be mentioned in this article are the front kick and...

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;...

For those looking for more than just a routine cardio class, enrolling in a kickboxing program can be both challenging and rewarding. Kickboxing will stress the body in a number of ways, improving...

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...

How to utilize Front Kick to break a board. Easy to do once the mental block of breaking is removed. At first,make sure that your board holder is standing at a correct distance from you. Do not be...

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...

Article will introduce advanced martial art kicks.

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....

A situation could arise that you must defend yourself. You should know some of the basics of fighting. The best way to fight and win 100% is not to fight. Use words and not physical attacks. ...

How to improve front kick reaction speed

This article will explain how to perform different basic martial arts kicks.

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...

In martial arts warrior training, a push kick is directed at the stomach and abdomen. Try a right push kick in warrior training with tips from a martial arts instructor in this free video on...

One basic combination in martial arts warrior training is the left-right punch combined with a right leg kick. Practice combinations in warrior training with tips from a martial arts instructor in...

An inside leg kick in martial arts warrior training targets the inside of the thigh. Practice an inside leg kick in warrior training with tips from a martial arts instructor in this free video on...

For a right leg kick in martial arts warrior training, the target is the sciatic nerve on the outside of the thigh. Practice a right leg kick in warrior training with tips from a martial arts...

A middle roundhouse kick in martial arts warrior training targets the floating ribs. Practice a middle roundhouse kick in warrior training with tips from a martial arts instructor in this free...

Increase the heights of tae kwon do side kicks by stretching and increasing flexibility in the hip adductor and abductor muscles. Kick higher in tae kwon do with tips from a martial arts...

When performing a roundhouse kick in tae kwon do, strike with either the ball or instep of the foot. Do a tae kwon do roundhouse kick with a martial arts instructor in this free video on fighting...

Performing a powerful side kick in karate could entail either the side snap kick or the side thrust kick. Do a good karate side kick with a martial arts instructor in this free video on fighting...

When performing a front kick in tae kwon do, thrust the hip forward for more power in the kick. Try a tae kwon do front kick with a martial arts instructor in this free video on fighting techniques.

The roundhouse kick is designed to attack the side of an opponent, while providing defense to the attacker's vulnerable targets. Perform the roundhouse kick with tips from a martial arts teacher...

Perform the taekwondo front kick, by folding the knee up and aiming it at the designated target. Practice this powerful kicking technique with tips from a martial arts teacher in this free video...

Increase the height of a side kick in taekwondo, by maintaining an upright position and increasing flexibility in the groin, hips and lower back. Kick higher than before with tips from a martial...

The front kick is the most basic of all martial arts kicks. Learn how to do a front kick in this free martial arts video featuring martial arts instructor and eighth-degree black belt John Graden.

Front kicking a kick shield allows the martial artist to practice delivering powerful front kicks without harming anyone. Learn how to do a front kick on a kick shield in this free martial arts...

The front thrust kick drives the opponent back. Learn how to do a front thrust kick in this free martial arts video featuring martial arts instructor and eighth-degree black belt John Graden.

When front thrust kicking a kick shield make sure the person holding the shield exhales during the kick. Learn how to do a front thrust kick on a kick shield in this free martial arts video...

The side kick is one of the most powerful martial arts kicks. Learn how to do a side kick in this free martial arts video featuring martial arts instructor and eighth-degree black belt John Graden.

Practicing a side kick on a kick shield increases muscle memory and kicking power. Learn how to do a side kick on a kick shield in this free martial arts video featuring martial arts instructor...

A back leg side kick requires that the martial artist pivots on the front foot. Learn how to do a back leg side kick in this free martial arts video featuring martial arts instructor and...