Martial Arts

I spent years studying sport Karate and Tae Kwon Do. I probably learned 3 dozen different punches and kicks: knife hand, ridge hand, spear hand, reverse punch, straight punch, backfist.... But...

Blocking a punch is different in kickboxing from boxing. Boxing, where all you have to worry about is hand combinations, allows for head movement and ducking punches. Kickboxing, with kicks and...

Most martial artists recognize the hands as important fighting weapons. Hand strikes can be delivered from various angles to keep an opponent off balance, and different striking techniques can...

Sometimes you just have to fight. 1 punch knockout power is your ace in the hole when you want to end a fight clean and fast.

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...

Have you ever wanted to be able to throw a punch with proper form and technique so that you will be able to hit like a trained boxer? Read on and you will learn the essential technique that will...

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...

You can learn how to win a fight against someone bigger than you, but you have to be focused. Since most fights are not spontaneous it pays to know how to win a fight against someone bigger than...

Karate is a Japanese martial art that can be practiced in any space with a level floor and a large enough area for the karateka (karate student) to step forward and extend his arms and legs....

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 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.

Are you interested in learning how to street fight? Maybe you've had some training in martial arts before and you think it can't work in a real street fight, but really that isn't true. ...

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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...

Time to demystify one of the most mysterious mysteries of our time by making it not be a mystery no more - how to throw Bruce Lee's famous inch punch.

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

Using an electronic punching bag is one of the most accurate ways to measure your punching power and makes for an excellent work out. It's one of the best ways to practice for sparring and actual...

Taking a punch will help you defend yourself in a fight. If you know how to take a punch you can really have a greater chance in winning a brawl. Read these steps to better prepare yourself in how...

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. ...

This Mud Dhrong or Straight punch is used by extending it directly towards the target in the front. Keeping the fist palm downwards will make the back of your knuckles impacts against the...

The key to any powerful punch is putting the body behind it. Knockout punches are exceptionally powerful punches delivered to particularly vulnerable parts of the body.

Step by step instructions to learn the first form, Ki Bon Yon. Ki bon yon is the most basic form. It's name means 'first form' and it has 20 movements. It is essential to know not only the form...

In martial arts warrior training, a left-right punch combination gets its power from hip movement and speed. Try a left-right punch in warrior training with tips from a martial arts instructor in...

In martial arts warrior training, punch combinations utilize three to five different punches. Practice punch combinations in warrior training with tips from a martial arts instructor in this free...

To throw a punch powerful enough to knock someone out just that one punch, push from the ground and rotate the hips to put the whole body behind the blow. Learn to win a fight with one punch from...

Blocking a straight punch in Bruce Lee's jeet kune do is much like blocking in western boxing but with the strong side of the body aimed at the opponent. Block a straight punch in jeet kune do...

The punch pull technique of tae kwon do is similar to the reverse punch of conventional boxing. Learn a reverse punch, or punch pull, in tae kwon do from a martial arts instructor in this free...

Knowing how to take a punch to the face is a good skill for boxing and street defense, and involves keeping the chin down and shoulders up. Learn how to take a punch from a martial arts instructor...

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...

Jeet kune do, or JKD, is a powerful martial arts system that uses elusiveness and a hand trap technique to counter a straight punch attack. Block a straight punch with tips from a martial arts...

In taekwondo, perform the punch pull technique by keeping the elbow in and twisting at the last instant. Practice this intricate fighting technique with tips from a martial arts teacher in this...

When taking a punch, move the head in the same direction as the attack in order to better absorb the power. Learn to take a punch effectively with tips from a martial arts teacher in this free...

In traditional karate, attack techniques were designed to kill or knockout an opponent in one punch. Knock out an aggressive competitor with tips from a martial arts teacher in this free video on...

In northern style kung fu, execute the hand flowering, hook block, side kick, double claw, reverse punch and back fist combination to subdue an aggressive opponent. Perform this puissant attack...

In northern style kung fu, the twisting punch, back fist, hammer strike, pull punch, inside crescent kick and kneeling punch combination is performed in a stationary position. Execute this...

In northern style kung fu, start with the hands to the side when performing the palm block, side punch tornado kick combination. Execute this dynamic fighting combo with tips from a professional...

The kung fu pressing block, back fist and side punch combination is a powerful martial arts jumping attack. Perform this intense attack combo with tips from a professional kung fu instructor in...

In kung fu, use the first to knuckles to strike when performing the palm block, hook punch, sitting stance and double arm smash combination. Execute this vibrant fighting combo with tips from a...

In kung fu, start with the feet shoulder width apart to perform the double claw, reverse punch and hammer strike combination. Find out more about this fighting attack with tips from a professional...

The kung fu palm block and reverse punch combination is a great fighting sequence to add to any martial arts arsenal. Perform this intricate fighting combo with tips from a professional kung fu...

When performing the circle claw, pull, stomp and punch combination, try to avoid sticking out the tail bone. Execute this attack combo with tips from a professional kung fu instructor in this free...

In kung fu, bend the knee and stay solid when performing the outside block and reverse punch combination. Execute this powerful attack combo with tips from a professional kung fu instructor in...

In northern style kung fu, practice the rising block, reverse punch, shin kick, side kick and side punch combination to add power to a martial arts arsenal. Perform this unique attack combo with...

In northern style kung fu, use the horse stance to begin the downward swinging block, sleeve block, side punch, reverse punch, kick punch & double kick punch combination. Execute this fighting...

In kung fu, twist the waist to perform the scrape block and side punch combination. Execute this fighting combo with tips from a professional kung fu instructor in this free martial arts video.

In kung fu, open the hand flat and circle outward to perform the circle claw punch. Learn more about the circle claw punch from a professional kung fu instructor in this free martial arts video.

In kung fu, perform the palm block and side punch combination with the feet shoulder width apart. Execute this attack combo with tips from a professional kung fu instructor in this free martial...

In kung fu, perform a moving attack by executing the downward swinging block, sleeve block and side punch combination. Find out more about this fighting combo from a professional kung fu...

In kung fu, use small footsteps when executing the circular block, steel stance and punch combination. Perform this intricate fighting combo with tips from a professional kung fu instructor in...

In kung fu, the low kick is designed to kick the front part of the foot and is the final attack for the circular block, lead punch and low kick combination. Perform this powerful attack sequence...