Martial Arts Videos

In karate, it is very important to understand the proper way to wear the uniform with pride and style depending on the level of belt. Learn the correct way with tips from an expert martial artist...

Applying pressure points in karate is mostly used in self defense scenarios and deals with forcing impact on a sensitive part of body. Fend off an attacker with advice and techniques shown by a...

Spinning a bo staff for striking or blocking techniques in karate requires good wrist strength, speed and balance. Master the perfect move as demonstrated by a martial arts expert in this free...

Knowing how to measure and choose a bo staff in karate depends on whether the staff is for training purposes or for competition because there are various styles and sizes. Train or compete with...

Determining the correct size of a bo staff in martial arts is very important for beginners because having control over the staff is the first step in mastering this weapon. Find the right height...

Using a bo staff in karate is a great weapon to use for striking, blocking and spinning techniques when facing an oncoming attacker or opponent. Learn the different styles with advice from a...

Using weapons in karate dates back to the ancient world and each has its own style and purpose. Learn about the bo, staff, sword and more with tips from a martial arts expert in this free video...

Knowing the rules and regulations of karate, from types of tournaments, types of disqualifications, styles and proper etiquette are extremely important to understand in martial arts. Learn how to...

Becoming a black belt in karate is all about the journey of reaching that balance of mind, body and spirit. Understand the importance of this journey with advice from a martial arts expert in this...

Tying a karate belt properly is an important aspect of this form of martial arts and should always be done properly. Learn to keep the length between the knees and waist with advice from two Tae...

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...

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...

This lesson is brought to you exclusively from First Strike System online dohjang, a training and certification site in Tae Kwon Do www.firststrikeonline.org The site also provides an affordable...

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...

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...

These step-by-step instructions of how to perform the Tae Kwon Do one-step self defense come directly from our online dohjang, at www.firststrikeonline.org The online classrooms include video...

In MMA, the body scissors is an uncommon submission that is best used by a person who has long legs. Use the body scissor to get into better position for other moves with helpful tips from a...

From the MMA crab position, an arm bar can be performed by grabbing the opponent's wrist underneath and moving a foot across to block their hip. Learn about using an under hook to do an arm bar...

If an MMA opponent is turtled, throwing the legs in will allow a person to come underneath and get at the opponent's elbow. Pull the head towards an opponent's shoulder to get a submission with...

In MMA, a knee slicer can be used when an opponent has turtled, and it involves grabbing the opponent's foot and sitting back to get the submission. Learn how to throw the legs to do the knee...

A primary naked choke involves extensive use of the hips and biceps. Find out how to grab an opponent's wrists from underneath when doing a naked choke with helpful tips from a martial arts coach...

A monkey roll in MMA is a useful move to employ when an opponent is turtling. Mimic the motion of hiking a football to do a monkey roll in MMA with helpful tips from a martial arts coach in this...

A variation on the MMA monkey roll involves going underneath and grabbing the opponent's bicep before driving the head down and taking them through the legs. Set up a quick submission with helpful...

In MMA training, a rear naked choke involves releasing one hand and winding up to come across as hard as possible. Find out how to squeeze the elbows together to get a submission with helpful tips...

After getting into a crab ride position in MMA, a rear naked choke can be used to set up a neck crank. Discover ways to use torque to do a neck crank with helpful tips from a martial arts coach in...

In order to finish a rear naked choke in MMA, remember to punch across and keep the hold tight. Discover the importance of coming up with variations to finish submissions with helpful tips from a...

In order to do a knee tap and arm drag in MMA, grab the wrist and touch the knee to fake a shot so that the opponent pulls back. Find out how to squeeze the elbows together to get the submission...

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...

In order to do a snap down and spin behind in MMA, a person must be able to grab inside control on their opponent's bicep. Discover how to use the hands as a "C" with helpful tips from a martial...

In MMA training, an arm drag can be used from a V guard position in order to take an opponent's back. Learn about grabbing an opponent's wrist behind the elbow to do an arm drag with helpful tips...

A D'Arce choke in MMA doesn't require the use of hands, but instead a fighter will grab their own arms and pull the opponent in. Find out how to hook an opponent's body with helpful tips from a...

In order to do a standing D'Arce choke in MMA, grab the wrist and come underneath before grabbing your own bicep and walking through the head. Do a standing D'Arce from an arm drag with helpful...

After taking the back in MMA, there are a number of different submissions and chokes that can be done. Find out what to do before and after taking the back with helpful tips from a martial arts...

In order to do an arm drag to a rear naked in MMA, start by grabbing the wrist and going behind the elbow to hyperextend it. Swing around and finish the rear naked choke with helpful tips from a...

In MMA, a tripod guillotine involves stepping over the opponent's body and pushing forward to look for the tap. Find out how to snap an opponent down with the tripod with helpful tips from a...

After gaining side control in MMA, a D'Arce choke can be used when an opponent tries to move away. Keep an opponent from shrimping away with helpful tips from a martial arts coach in this free...

A variation on the D'Arce choke in MMA involves grabbing one's own leg and moving a hand over to pin an opponent's body. Discover variations on MMA submissions with helpful tips from a martial...

A variation on a guillotine in MMA involves snapping an opponent's head down, cupping it and arching upwards. Learn how to move the hand across to do a guillotine with helpful tips from a martial...

One variation of a guillotine in MMA is called the Philippine, and instead of finishing with the opponent's head underneath the chest, the fighter will put their chest forward to get the...

In MMA, a chain grip involves grabbing the fingers together and putting them over the opponent's shoulder before driving in. Use a chain grip from the ground or a standing position with helpful...

In order to defend a standing guillotine in MMA, it's important to sneak a hand in when an opponent moves their arm across the neck. Gain space to slip the head free with helpful tips from a...

In order to defend against a guillotine in MMA, dig the hand into the opponent's arm and pull down without separating the hands. Learn how to get free from a guillotine with helpful tips from a...

In order to defend against a guillotine in MMA, swing an arm underneath the opponent's leg and step to the side in order to move their body. Turn an opponent's guillotine into a takedown with...

Common submissions and defenses in MMA training include the guillotine, kimura and the D'Arce blood choke. Find out how D'Arce chokes are slower than trachea chokes with helpful tips from a...

A kimura from the straight side involves grabbing the opponent's wrist and using it like a paint brush against the mat. Learn to use patience when doing a kimura submission with helpful tips from...

In order to go form a kimura to a slicer in MMA, it's important to get the wrist as deep as possible. Discover how to arch one's weight and lean forward to get a submission with helpful tips from...

When doing a standing kimura in MMA, it's important to hook the opponent's foot so that they don't flip it around. Find out how to do a kimura from a standing position with helpful tips from a...

In MMA, a guillotine can be done from a standing position by grabbing the opponent's wrist and arching down on top of their head. Learn about using the forearm as a blade in the guillotine with...

In MMA kimura submissions, a lot of opponent's will grab their own shorts, which means that the aggressor should open up their guard to keep swiveling. Do a kimura from in the guard with helpful...

A guillotine submission technique in MMA involves moving a free hand underneath in order to grab the other hand. Do a guillotine from in the guard with helpful tips from a martial arts coach in...