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How To: Spar with tonfu

In this tutorial you will learn how to spar with a tonfa versus a bo, which, due to its greater length, is considered the "superior" weapon.

How To: Do a Jiu Jitsu stockade neck crank

Learn to execute a Jiu Jitsu stockade neck crank.

How To: Do a Jiu Jitsu hip throw

Learn to execute a Jiu Jitsu hip throw (or koshinage).

How To: Do the Jiu Jitsu crucifix technique from side control

Learn to execute the Jiu Jitsu Crucifix technique from a side control mount.

How To: Perform tonfa hojo-undo

Hojo-undo are tonfa moves that fall between basic and kata in difficulty. You must learn these before using in combination to perform the kata.

How To: Do a Jiu Jitsu shoulder lock from a scarf hold

Learn to execute a Jiu Jitsu Shoulder Lock from a scarf hold.

How To: Execute basic tonfa moves

In this tutorial you will learn the basic theory of tonfa and how to execute basic techniques. Safety is important so always start by checking your weapons for cracks and splinters.

How To: Warm up using tonfa

This tutorial goes over warm up and conditioning exercises for beginning practice with tonfa.

How To: Select a tonfa

This tutorial explains the history of tonfa and helps you get started by choosing the right one. Tonfa are Okinawan weapons.

How To: Do a Jiu Jitsu Kimura sweep

Learn to execute a Jiu Jitsu Kimura sweep from a guard position.

How To: Perform seibu nunchaku kata

Seibu nunchaku is the second nunchaku kata, so we have to learn the first one before going onto this one. Thankfully, both are covered in this video.

How To: Do a Jiu Jitsu ankle lock

Learn to execute a Jiu Jitsu ankle lock.

How To: Do a Jiu Jitsu Kimura shoulder lock from a side mount

Learn to execute a Jiu Jitsu Kimura shoulder lock from side control (or side mount) position.

How To: Execute Ko-Bu Nunchaku moves

Ko-Bu Nunchaku is the first nunchaku kata you learn in Okinawan Kobudo. See how it is done in this tutorial.

How To: Execute catching techniques in nunchaku use

If you are just starting to learn how to use nunchaku, the second step after learning proper stance and basic moves, is to learn how to catch. This video goes over basic catch techniques in nunchaku use.

How To: Execute basic moves in nunchaku

In these two videos you will learn beginning stances and then eight of the basic starting moves you need to know for nunchaku use.

How To: Use nunchaku

Shihan Nishiuchi discusses the basic points of nunchaku use - grip, stance and general theory.

How To: Do a Jiu Jitsu triangle choke from a side arm bar

Learn to execute a Jiu Jitsu triangle choke from side arm bar contol position.

How To: Select a nunchaku

A kobudo master describes how to choose a properly sized and constructed nunchaku.

How To: Do a Jiu Jitsu Omoplata Shoulder Lock

Learn to execute a Jiu Jitsu Omoplata Shoulder Lock, a leg-over-shoulder lock done from the guard position.

How To: Do a Jiu Jitsu Kimura Shoulder Lock

Learn to execute a Jiu Jitsu Kimura Shoulder Lock from the guard position.

How To: Do a Jiu Jitsu Gogoplata choke

Learn to execute a Jiu Jitsu Gogoplata, or shin, choke. Gogoplata is a choke that traps the arm and uses the shin as a choking edge. It is usually applied from the guard.

How To: Do a standard Jiu Jitsu neck crank

Learn to execute a standard Jiu Jitsu neck crank also known as a can openner. This technique can be used as a submission or to break someone's closed guard.

How To: Do the Jiu Jitsu Crucifix neck crank

Learn to perform th Jiu Jitsu Crucifix Neck Crank.The crucifix has the ability to apply 600 lbs of force to the head and neck and uses the whole body to trap your partner.

How To: Do the Jiu Jitsu Banana Split grappling submission

Learn to perform a Jiu Jitsu Banana Split leg submission. This is a submission for grappling not self defense. It attacks the groin by pulling the muscles apart.

How To: Do a Jiu Jitsu knee bar from a side control position.

Learn to perform a Jiu Jitsu knee bar from a side control position.

How To: Do a Jiu Jitsu wrist lock (Nikkajo)

Learn to perform a Jiu Jitsu wrist lock (or Nikkajo) from a shoulder grab.

How To: Do a Jiu Jitsu Ude Garami

Learn to perform a Jiu Jitsu Ude Garami,also known as a key lock or hammer lock. This technique is done from a hook punch.

How To: Do a Jiu Jitsu thumb lock

Learn to perform a Jiu Jitsu thumb lock from a hand shake position.

How To: Do and escape Jiu Jitsu arm lock

In this video series, our expert Karun Fiederer will show you how to use and escape a jujitsu arm lock. he will show you different defenses against a jiu jitsu arm lock and how to get by them.

How To: Do Krav Maga, Israeli martial arts

In this video series, our expert Julio Rivera will tell you all about krav maga, he will show you how o defend against a front choke, a side choke, and a rear choke. He will teach you how to defend against a bear hug, a wrist grab, and an escrima stick attack.

How To: Do basic capoeira moves in Brazilian martial arts

In this martial arts training course on video, learn how to do basic capoeira moves. Our expert practitioner will walk you through many beginner forms and capoeira techniques, discussing the purpose and intent of the movement and displaying how it is executed.

How To: Fight with a katana sword

In this video series, our expert Tres Tew will teach you about the histoy and different types of katana swords. Tres will then show you how to handle and wear the katan properly before teaching you how to block, strike, and defend with a katana.

How To: Fight with escrima sticks

In this video series, our expert Tres Tew will teach you all about escrima stick fighting. He will teach you how to block with an escrima stick, how to strike with an escrima stick, how to do a shoulder crank with an escrima stick, and how to do a push block with an escrima stick.

How To: Use a knife for self defense

In this video series, our expert Tres Tew will tell you all about self defense using a knife including how to select the right knife, basic knife fighting moves, and how to defend yourself with a knife. he will also show you how to defend against a downward stab, a strait stab, a downward slash, an angled slash, and a cross slash.