Martial Arts

It is easy to wind up in a situation where you must defend yourself from an impending assault. There are countless variables and possible outcomes in any fight, and when it is generally...

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...

The Wooden Dummy is a traditional instructing and practicing tool used for Wing Chun kung fu. It is the perfect sparring partner. You'll never hurt it and there will never be a time when it...

Chinese wushu, more commonly known as kung fu in the West, relies on flowing, circular motions. Techniques flow continuously, one emerging from another. Blocks in wushu often flow from or turn...

Everyone wants the power to end a fight as quickly as it starts. The secret to that may be simpler than you think...

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....

Based on traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture lore, pressure points were first believed to be channels of spiritual energy that could be manipulated by strikes and pinches. In the more...

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...

Tiger claw, a traditional animal style of kung fu, comes from Northern Shaolin kung fu. Monks at Shaolin Temple developed this form of kung fu, drawing inspiration from the strength, courage and...

The nunchucks (also known as the nunchaku or nunchaku-do) gained attention in popular culture thanks to the films of Bruce Lee. Knocking back opponents in movies like "Enter the Dragon," Lee made...

Sensei Greg’s Smart Self-Defense for women is a video specifically designed to help a woman gain both physical and verbal skills and use them against an attacker. SMART Self-Defense which stands...

Collapsible batons are great for self-defense. Because the batons collapse, they are compact and easy to carry. When fully extended, the baton is essentially a steel tube that will quickly send an...

The nunchuck is among the most recognized symbols associated with the martial arts. The word is derived from the words "nun," meaning twin, and "shaku" representing the average length of each...

The bo staff is 6 feet long. It is traditionally made of wood, although some modern versions are made of graphite or aluminum. The bo looks like a simple implement, but the development of many...

Martial arts historians theorize that the bo staff evolved from such long-handled tools as rakes, oars or the poles farmers balanced across their shoulders to carry heavy loads in feudal Japan....

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...

You have to make the conscious decision to protect yourself… There is no hesitation. You must protect yourself. But will you panic? Will your muscles react or will you stand there frozen in fear?...

If you have ever wondered how to properly defend yourself from an attacker, follow these steps.

Whenever your opponent breached your 4-6 foot comfort zone, he/she is within hand striking range. There are a lot of different techniques that you can use with your hands. We do not recommend...

While martial arts strive to prevent violence, they also seek to ensure that you are prepared in the event that no other option is available. In addition to hand-to-hand fighting, weapons have...

The street is a dangerous place. In one point in our lives, there is a good chance we all will encounter some sort of situation in which our life is in danger. This article will help prepare you...

It's always better to win than to lose. But you should avoid a fight at any opportunity. There are a few things to keep in mind when considering a fight. First, if you lose (and understand this...

When using jujitsu to strike an opponent from the ground, grab control of the head and throw downward elbows. Strike from the bottom guard with tips from a professional martial artist in this free...

When using jujitsu to strike from the top, perform shoulder strikes and punches to soften up the opponent. Strike quickly and effectively with tips from a professional martial artist in this free...

In jujitsu, use the elbow, shoulder or knee to strike an opponent after performing a defensive grabbing technique. Strike an attacker effectively with tips from a professional martial artist in...

Nunchaku techniques, such as the basic strike, allow the nunchaku martial artist to strike various targets in a sparring match. Learn nunchaku striking techniques in this free video on martial...

Knee strikes are very powerful attacks that martial artists use in close range fighting. Learn how to do a knee strike in this free martial arts video featuring martial arts instructor and...

In kung fu, place the thumb to the outside of the hand when performing the hook block and palm strike combination. Learn this powerful combo from a professional kung fu instructor in this free...

Combine bo staff techniques such as an upward rowing block and low strike to defeat an opponent. Get bo staff technique tips for doing a upward rowing block and low strike combination in this free...

Perform the bo staff low strike using the duck head technique. Get bo staff technique tips for doing a low strike in this free video on bo staff techniques.

Do the bo staff upward strike technique gripping the staff tightly. Get bo staff technique tips for doing an upward strike in this free video on bo staff techniques.

Do the bo staff cross strike technique using the Yin and Yang grip. Get bo staff technique tips for doing a cross strike in this free video on bo staff techniques.

In kung fu, bring the wrist and palm together, while blocking straight up in order to execute the downward hilt saber strike. Practice this potent fighting attack with tips from a martial arts...

In kung fu, the forward hilt saber strike can be used in combination with a block. Practice the forward hilt strike attack technique with tips from a martial arts instructor in this free kung fu...

Strike tiger's ears is a tai chi movement that can be used for striking the temple of an opponent. Learn more about this tai chi maneuver from a tai chi expert in this free martial arts video.

Palm strikes are very effective for women's self-defense. Learn a palm strike self-defense technique in this free video on women's self-defense featuring a fourth-degree black belt and Kung Fu...

Women can use knee strikes when kicking is difficult or impossible. Learn a knee strike self-defense technique in this free video on women's self-defense featuring a fourth-degree black belt and...

The elbow strike is a close-quarters self-defense technique. Learn an elbow strike self-defense technique in this free video on women's self-defense featuring a fourth-degree black belt and Kung...

The elbow strike in the Praying Mantis Kung Fu style is either a side strike or an up and down strike. Watch how to strike with an elbow in this free Northern Mantis Kung Fu video lesson.

The forearm strike in the Praying Mantis Kung Fu style is a direct, straight ahead attack. See how to strike with the forearm in this free Northern Mantis Kung Fu video lesson.

Use a fist or open hand when doing a praying mantis pressing block high low strike. Learn how to do praying mantis kung fu strikes in this free martial arts video from a black belt instructor.

Drive the palm upwards to the face in praying mantis fighting. Learn how to do praying mantis kung fu pressing block palm strike trips in this free martial arts video from a black belt instructor.

Do a hammer strike with the outside of the fist in this praying mantis fighting technique. Learn how to do praying mantis kung fu palm block low high strikes in this free martial arts video from a...

Catching an opponent's strike, delivering a palm strike then a groin kick is an effective self-defense technique in Northern Mantis kung fu. Learn to deliver a self-defense palm strike and groin...

The eye strike technique in Northern Mantis kung fu should only be used in true self-defense situation as it can blind an opponent permanently. Learn how to catch an attacker's punch and strike...

The eye strike and low kick combination in Northern Mantis kung fu is a kung fu technique using a block, eye strike and kick to the shin. Learn to catch an attacker's punch and deliver an eye...

It's important, in kung fu, to perform the double hammer strike using closed fists during the Tan Tui three routine. Learn how to execute the double hammer strike from a professional kung fu...

It's important, in kung fu, to perform the double hammer strike using closed fists during the Tan Tui three routine. Learn how to perform the double hammer strike using your left hand from a...

Performing the Tan Tui three double hammer strike combination, in kung fu, requires using a bow and arrow stance. Learn more about the dboule hammer strike combination from a professional kung fu...

Like it sounds, the backfist requires you to strike with the back of the hand. Learn the Kung Fu Backfist in this free martial arts video on Kung Fu techniques.