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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 Have A Kick A Thon Fundraiser To Help Your Event In Karate

    Let's get kicking and raise some money. Each student will have one minute to throw as many kicks as possible. Each kick must qualify as a quality front kick in order to be counted in the kick a...

  • How to Throw a Superman Punch

    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.

  • Under Hook Throw & Finish in MMA Training

    In MMA, an under hook can be used to throw an opponent back and take their back, which sets up different kinds of finishes. Learn about making a T after doing an under hook with helpful tips from...

  • Upper Body Throw Wrestling Technique

    Before doing an upper body throw, it's important to lock the opponent's shoulder off first. Use an upper body throw in MMA with helpful tips from a martial arts coach in this free video on upper...

  • Shoulder Throw Wrestling Technique

    An upper body throw, or shoulder throw, is a common position that involves popping the hips in order to create the needed power. Discover ways to use the upper body to throw an opponent with...

  • Under Hook Throw Wrestling Technique

    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...

  • Russian Tie-Up Throw in MMA

    A Russian tie-up can lead to a throw in MMA by grabbing one's own wrist and sitting back. Learn about applying pressure to an opponent's chest when doing a Russian tie-up throw with helpful tips...

  • How to Throw a One Inch Punch

    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.

  • Techniques on How to Throw Kunai Knives

    Kunai knives are weapons associated with the ancient ninja. Consisting of a dual-sided blade and a gripping handle with a small loop on the bottom, the throwing weapon is a staple in any ninja...

  • Ninja Knife Throwing Techniques

    Whether the ninja was on the battlefield or in disguise as a beggar or merchant, he concealed a knife on his body when a larger weapon would have been noticed. Because of this, the knife was one...

  • How to Throw Kunai Knives & Shurikens

    Anyone who watches a lot of martial arts flicks or anime cartoons is probably familiar with the basic fighting weapons. While collectors enjoy buying and displaying the swords and fighting staffs,...

  • How to Throw Ninja Stars

    Throw a ninja star by grabbing hold of the tip to apply more spin than force when throwing the ninja star at a designated target. Learn to throw this powerful and deadly weapon using tips from a...

  • How to Throw Needles

    When throwing needles or spikes, hold the needle with a loose grip and point the elbow in the direction of the target to help generate accuracy and velocity during release. Learn to throw this...

  • How to Throw Knives

    When throwing a knife, hold the tip of the blade and point the elbow in the direction of the target to ensure that the knife flies in a straight line. Execute a powerful knife throw by considering...

  • Outer-Reap Throw

    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...

  • Women's Kickboxing: Uppercut

    The uppercut punch comes from underneath toward the jaw. Learn how to throw an uppercut punch in this free video on women's kickboxing.

  • Aikido Technique: Overhead Attack & Blending Breath Throw

    The aikido technique of the blending breath throw can defend an overhead attack after grabbing the wrist. Practice aikido blending breath throwing techniques with a third-degree black belt in this...

  • Aikido Technique: Overhead Attack & Wrist Move Into Throw

    Gripping the wrist after an overhead attack in aikido is a technique that controls an opponent's whole body and allows a throw or toss. Practice aikido wrist techniques with a third-degree black...

  • Aikido Technique: Cross Grab & Circular Throw

    In aikido, a grab coming across the body can be answered with a technique to throw the attacker. Practice aikido circular throwing techniques with a third-degree black belt in this free video on...

  • Aikido Technique: Grab & Entering Throw

    Aikido techniques, like an entering throw, are good responses to same-side wrist grabs or attacks. Practice aikido throwing techniques with a third-degree black belt in this free video on aikido.

  • Aikido Technique: Grab & Blending Breath Throw

    In aikido, techniques like a blending breath throw are good ways to defend wrist grabs or attacks. Practice aikido blending breath throwing techniques with a third-degree black belt in this free...

  • Aikido Technique: Grab & Front Four-Direction Throw

    Aikido techniques like a four-direction throw can toss an opponent who grabs without directly striking him or her. Practice aikido four-directional throwing techniques with a third-degree black...

  • Aikido Technique: Grab & Rear Four-Direction Throw

    Aikido techniques like the four-direction throw can defend a wrist grab by tossing an opponent down. Practice aikido four-directional throwing techniques with a third-degree black belt in this...

  • Aikido Weapons: Jodori Disarming Side Entry Throw

    An aikido jodori is a takeaway technique. Practice the jodori side entry throw with tips from a third-degree black belt in this free video on martial arts weapons.

  • Aikido Weapons: Jodori Disarming Breath Throw Inside

    An inside breath throw in aikido is one example of a jodori. Practice aikido takeaways with tips from a third-degree black belt in this free video on martial arts weapons.

  • Aikido Weapons: Jodori Disarming Breath Throw Outside

    One aikido variation on a jodori involves a breath throw done to an outside attack. Defend against outside attacks in aikido with tips from a third-degree black belt in this free video on martial...

  • Aikido Weapons: Jodori Disarming Hip Throw

    In aikido, a hip throw jodori is a more advanced technique. Practice aikido jodori techniques with tips from a third-degree black belt in this free video on martial arts weapons.

  • Aikido Weapons: Jonage 4-Directional Throw With Jo Staff

    In aikido, the four-directional throw technique has a very traditional entry. Practice aikido jonage techniques with tips from a third-degree black belt in this free video on martial arts weapons.

  • How to Throw a One-Punch Knockout

    In order to throw a one-punch knockout you must first understand what makes a person fall unconscious. The human brain floats around in fluid inside the skull. When someone is hit in the head in a...

  • How to Throw a Throwing Knife

    Though it may have a reputation for being dangerous, knife throwing can be an enjoyable and safe activity when handled responsibly. This ancient art is relatively simple to begin to learn, but can...

  • How to Throw a Jab

    When you practice martial arts or boxing, a jab is one of the first punches that you learn how to throw, and even though it is not considered a very strong punch it may be the one that you use...

  • How to Effectively Throw a Punch

    Follow these simple steps to learn how to correctly and effectively throw a punch.

  • About Throwing Knife Designs

    Throwing knives do not rank high on any list of practical weapons. They are difficult to aim compared to most missiles. In order to hit the target and have the knife stick, the thrower has to...

  • How to Perform a Double Front Trip Combination in SAMBO Martial Arts

    Occasionally when attempting a throw in Sambo, your opponent may accurately predict your intended throw and take steps necessary to prevent you from getting the momentum and leverage you would...

  • How to Perform Ippon Seio Nage

    Ippon seoi nage (one-arm shoulder throw) is one of the first throws a student learns in many judo classes. Proper execution and practice of the steps performed in ippon seoi nage can help the...

  • How to Perform a Wrap Around Strike Leading into a Front Trip Throw in Sambo Martial Arts

    Sambo is a form of combat that is mostly an adaptation of the many forms of competitive wrestling that were common in the countries that made up the former Soviet Union. It was designed to be an...

  • How to Do a Jiu Jitsu Hip Throw

    The Jiu Jitsu hip throw is one of the simplest and most effective hip throws in martial arts. It differs slightly from Judo and Hapkido hip throws in its direct approach. This allows for endless...

  • How to Do a Two Throw Combination in SAMBO Martial Arts

    SAMBO is an effective self defense martial art, as well as a widely practiced sport, which focuses of grappling and throws. One defensive move is a counter-countermeasure. It is employed as a way...

  • How to Throw a Knee Kick in Martial Arts

    A knee kick is a powerful martial arts technique. It combines the hard striking surface of the knee with explosive muscles in the thigh and hip. If you add leverage and good technique, the knee...

  • How to Execute a Throw Reversal in SAMBO Martial Arts

    SAMBO is a form of mixed martial arts developed in the USSR by several veterans of the Red Army. These soldiers had extensive experience in close quarters combat, as well as backgrounds in various...

  • How to Execute a Hip Throw in SAMBO Martial Arts

    SAMBO was created by several Army veterans who became experts at close combat through trial and error. It is a form of mixed martial arts that was developed as a sport, combat technique and...

  • How to Execute the Windmill Throw in SAMBO Martial Arts

    SAMBO is a form of mixed martial arts developed as a sport, combat technique, and self defense system in the former Soviet Union. It was developed by several Army veterans who became experts at...

  • How to Do Hapkido Hip Throws

    The Hapkido hip throw is one of the basic techniques in the martial arts. It is one of the first throws taught to Hapkido students. Hapkido incorporates elements from several different martial...

  • How to Do a Scissor Throw in Hapkido

    The hapkido scissor throw is an effective way to take down an opponent. It is also a spectacular looking technique when thrown properly. It involves cutting your opponent down by "scissoring" them...

  • How to Do a Judo Throw

    Judo is called the “gentle art,” however, for those who actually train in it, judo is anything but gentle. Hard throws, tugging, colliding, the potential for injury, joint wrenching...

  • How to Throw a Throwing Star

    The shuriken is an ancient Japanese weapon more commonly known today as a throwing star. They were used by ninja as a supplemental weapon to their swords. They are extraordinarily dangerous and...

  • Leg Throw Move in MMA

    Free MMA techniques and moves! Learn how to leg throw in mixed martial arts and judo today in this free video on MMA combinations.

  • The Fireman Carry Throw in MMA

    Free MMA techniques and moves! Learn how to fireman carry throw in mixed martial arts and judo today in this free video on MMA combinations.

  • Throwing from Counter Move in MMA

    Free MMA techniques and moves! Learn how to throw from counter in mixed martial arts and judo today in this free video on MMA combinations.

  • Throw from Charge in MMA

    Free MMA techniques and moves! Learn how to throw from charge in mixed martial arts and judo today in this free video on MMA combinations.

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