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How To: Execute the Aikido wrist lock twist
Aikido has countless wrist grab forms and techniques for any method of martial arts self defense someone might need to call upon. Learn many of these tips from an Aikido expert in this free video clip series.
How To: Master basic and advanced Shaolin staff techniques
The art of Meihuaquan Kung Fu is a special form of Shaolin Kung Fu; learn basic and advanced staff and weapon combat techniques in this free Shaolin martial arts video series.
How To: Perform Shaolin kung fu stretches and moves
It take stretching and training to do Shaolin martial arts; learn Kung Fu moves taught at real Shaolin temples in this free martial arts video series.
How To: Do 720 martial arts kicks
Learn from our martial arts expert how to do 720 tae kwon do kicks including 720 degree crescent and hook kicks, in this free martial arts video series on doing 720 kicks.
How To: Break a choke hold
This martial arts video is for those of you who are not able to use the pressure point way to break a choke hold. I am doing this in slow motion to allow you to see what I am doing. Once you have the moves, do them faster and they will work for you.
How To: Do a backward roll
Here is a brief how to on the backward roll in jiu jitsu. This is often neglected in the martial arts community, but it is very helpful to know.
How To: Do a knuckle choke from mount
This video shows how to do a Knuckle Choke (nogi) from Mount. This is a dangerous martial arts choke hold, so be careful when doing it.
How To: Do basic karate for kids
This martial arts video demonstrates basic karate techniques for kids and beginners. No one should attempt to try these techniques without being trained and supervised by a qualified karate instructor.
How To: Do the side control escape to a single knee takedown
Joanne and Lauren bring you a lesson from the MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) Girls series. In this video the sexy ladies demonstrate how to do the side control escape and maneuver to a single knee takedown.
How To: Do the rubber guard triangle choke in MMA
Joanne and Lauren bring you a lesson from the MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) Girls series. In this video the sexy ladies demonstrate how to do the rubber guard triangle choke in MMA.
How To: Do a Krav Maga gun to the head while kneeling defense
Krav Maga Worldwide Sherman Oaks Human Weapon Jarret Waldman teaching defense for gun to the head while kneeling executioner style.
How To: Do punching bag drills with a bo
This is a video demonstrating basic bo and unarmed taijutsu punching bag drills in the style of Choson ninja DTG karate.
How To: Practice Wing Chun chi sao drills
Learn about Wing Chun martial arts chi sao drills from Alan Gibson.
How To: Do basic moves in women's self defense
In this video series, learn some basic self defense moves for women. Our expert, Chemin Allderdge, is a third degree black belt that specializes in teaching self defense classes for women.
How To: Do the Tepee in Jiu Jitsu
The Tepee Jiu Jitsu technique, made famous by Eddie Bravo is a GREAT submission when you can't lock in a triangle choke. This is aslight variation of the move made by Submissions 101.
How To: Counter an arm bar with a kimura in Jiu Jitsu
Learn how to Counter an arm bar with a kimura in Jiu Jitsu
How To: Attack the turtle position in Jiu Jitsu
Here is an option in Jiu Jitsu to attack when your partner is balled up into the turtle position. (less)
How To: Use ni-cho tan-bo
This video series explains how to use ni-cho and tan-bo (wooden weapons that are usually sticks). See how to do a side to side strike, a follow-up figure eight, and then how to practice with a partner.
How To: Do a Jiu Jitsu four corners pin
Learn to do a side mount or four corners pin in Jiu Jitsu.
How To: Do a Hiteo Jiu Jitsu throw
Learn to execute a Hiteo (or samurai) Jiu Jitsu throw. This is a classical Japanese Jiu Jitsu Throw that can be used for modern side arm weapon retention. It was originally used to protect the samurai's sword.
How To: Perform kama kata
This video breaks down the kata, or form, utilizing the kama, the okinawan sickle. The second video gives an analysis (bunkai) of the kata. An excellent series that makes it easy to learn from.
How To: Defend an arm bar in Jiu Jitsu
A demonstration of some common grips and holds that are weak in nature and how to defend yourself when holding a Jiu Jitsu arm bar.
How To: Execute sai hojo-undo group 1 moves
This video goes over the first seven basic moves with the sai known as hojo-undo group 1. The second part of the tutorial gives a more in-depth explaination of the 7 moves.
How To: Do a Jiu Jitsu triangle choke from the mount position.
Learn to execute a Jiu Jitsu triangle choke from the mount position.
How To: Do a Jiu Jitsu hip throw
Learn to execute a Jiu Jitsu hip throw (or koshinage).
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: Do a Jiu Jitsu thumb lock
Learn to perform a Jiu Jitsu thumb lock from a hand shake position.
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: Do basic judo techniques
In this how to video series, learn basic Judo techniques from expert Judo martial artist Cesar Lazcano. Cesar will teach you how to stretch for Judo training and why Judo is a successful martial art. He will teach and demonstrate Judo techniques such as the arm bar, the guard position, how to pass the guard position, choking techniques, how to get an opponent in a leg lock, how to avoid a leg lock, and how to do a Judo ankle lock.
How To: Use chopsticks as a weapon
In this video series, watch as Master David Herbert teaches how to use chopsticks as a weapon. Learn the ear strike defense, thrust techniques, groin strike technique, wrist lock strike, ankle choke technique, outside strike defense, inside strike defense, steel chopsticks, choke defense, knife defense with a chopstick and more. Don’t get caught again in a ninja fight in Chinatown without the proper skills. Let the experts at ExpertVillage show you how it’s done!
How To: Use Hapkido weapons
Hapkido practitioners train with a range of weapons including dan bongs, fans, ropes and swords. In this free video, Master David Herbert employs his 36 years of experience to explain and demonstrate a variety of Hapkido weapons. Using a wide range of striking and pinning techniques, Master Herbert shows how to use different weapons in combination with traditional Hapkido tactics for self-defense against an enemy attack. He demonstrates basic tips and techniques for the Hapkido dagger, long s...
How To: Do advanced moves in SAMBO
Stephen R. Koepfer is the President and Co-Founder of the American Sambo Association & teaches at his club, New York Combat Sambo. SAMBO, sometimes called Sombo, is a martial arts program developed in the former Soviet Union in the 1930s. SAMBO is an acronym which roughly translates to “self-defense without a weapon,” and is one of four wrestling styles of amateur competitive wrestling recognized by the International Federation of Associated Wrestling Styles.
How To: Do Ninjutsu
Anthony Lucas demonstrates how to do Ninjusu in this series. Part 1 of 16 - How to Do Ninjutsu.
How To: Do Advanced Aikido Rolls
This is an advanced Aikido Ukemi tutorial which explains 11 different exercises seen and unseen. The tutorial includes detailed explanations of how to perform soft high falls from different techniques, various backward rolling tricks and other unseen ukemi variations.
News: Why Do You Train Martial Arts?
There are many reasons to train Martial Arts. From self defense to self development, everyone chooses their own reason either consciously or unconsciously. What is your reason? This is a short film which asks you the same.
News: Bellator MMA Brian Rogers on Iconici Tv MMA
Video: . Iconici Tv MMA Host Naiya Marcelo caught up with with Bellator middleweight fighter Brian Rogers "The Professional Predator" at Factory X Muay Thai/MMA/BJJ Gym in Englewood CO.
How To: Defend Yourself Against an Attacker with a Knife
In this tutorial, we will teach you how to defend yourself against an attacker with a knife. It's the best MMA for self-defense, especially for teenagers.
How To: Apply a Joint Lock Like a Master
By Zech Browning Shihan of Gyodokan Martial Arts. Step 1: "Storm Within the Calm - Putting It All Together - Part 1"
How To: Wrap your hands for Muay Thai boxing
There are many different methods of wrapping ones hands when they are doing Muay Thai boxing. This clear, concise video shows a simiple method that you can try as well before you start your mortal combat. The emphasis on this tecnique puts wrist protection over knuckle protection.