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What are the best martial arts techniques for exercise, self-defense and sheer fun? That’s a tough question. Whether you prefer the butterfly kick or a simple straight punch, knowing the proper execution of the technique is essential.
Learn how to properly execute the ridge hand strike from a karate expert in this free online video series about martial arts training. Read More
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Learn how to punch and fight with your elbows with expert tips on self defense in this free martial arts video from our self defense expert. Read More
Learn how to counter a kick with a punch with expert tips on self defense in this free martial arts video from our self defense expert. Read More
Self defense techniques made easy! Learn how to strike against a punch in this free video from an inductee in the US Martial Arts Hall of Fame. Read More
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Learn how to properly execute the front kick from a karate expert in this free online video series about martial arts training. Read More
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The tornado kick is a lightning fast kick that leaves a path of martial arts destruction in its wake. The unpredictable timing and immense power of the kick will baffle Read More
Learn from our black belt expert how to do a hook kick to prepare for a 720 kick, in this free martial arts video on practicing and doing 720 kicks. Read More
A butterfly kick is a move used in martial arts, most often in modern wushu in Chinese martial arts. There are some variations on the kick, but before you can learn them, Read More
The power side kick is one of the most explosive kicks in martial arts. It is also known as a step side kick or sliding side kick. The martial artist gains power by sliding Read More
Learn how to kick and fight with your knees with expert tips on self defense in this free martial arts video from our self defense expert. Read More
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 Read More
Move away from the line of attack. Get to the outside of your attacker with a parry. Learn how to defend against a straight stab with an edged weapon in this free martial Read More
Sweep the weapon away and down. Get to the outside of your attacker with a parry. Learn how to defend against a slash attack with an edged weapon in this free martial arts Read More
Use both arms to deflect to set up a strike to the head. Learn how to defend against a hook attack with an edged weapon in this free martial arts video. Read More
Drive the weapon past you and strike the neck with force. Learn how to defend against a hook attack with an edged weapon in this free martial arts video. Read More
United Combat Style is a form invented by one of Michigan’s top martial-arts masters. United Combat Style combines several forms of martial arts--tae kwon do, Read More
The block is the key to all self defense from the inside position. Learn how to block for inside position in self defense in this free martial arts video. Read More
When blocking a punch for outside position, push their right arm with your left, then grab with your right. Learn how to block for outside position in self defense in this Read More
Learn how to bock with your hands with expert tips on self defense in this free martial arts video from our self defense expert. Read More
Demonstrating a martial arts defense featuring a weapon takeaway. Learn self-defense with martial arts in this free video. Read More
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