Martial Arts How-Tos
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.
How To: Wrap hands for Muay Thai boxing
Brad Daddis and Rigel Balsamico of Daddis Fight Camps break down how to do a proper hand wrap for Muay Thai training.
How To: Shadow box
A quick video for beginner boxers and Thai Boxers to gain an understanding of what shadow boxing is all about and how they should go about it. Made at Daddis Fight Camps in Philadelphia, PA.
How To: Do a Muay Thai side knee strike
This video demonstrates the side knee technique in Muay Thai kickboxing.
How To: Do a Muay Thai slap knee strike
This video demonstrates the slap knee technique in Muay Thai kickboxing.
How To: Do a Muay Thai uppercut
This video demonstrates the uppercut technique in Muay Thai kickboxing.
How To: Do a Muay Thai rear hook punch
This video demonstrates the rear hook knee technique in Muay Thai kickboxing.
How To: Do a Muay Thai front hook punch
This video demonstrates the front hook technique in Muay Thai kickboxing.
How To: Do a Muay Thai cross elbow strike
This video demonstrates the cross elbow technique in Muay Thai kickboxing.
How To: Do a Muay Thai right cross punch
This video demonstrates the right cross technique in Muay Thai kickboxing.
How To: Wrap hands for Muay Thai boxing practice
Step by step instruction on the correct way to wrap your hands before Muay Thai kickboxing training or competition.
How To: Adopt proper stance in Muay Thai kickboxing
The correct body mechanics for the Muay Thai kickboxing stance.
How To: Do a Muay Thai jab
This video demonstrates the jab technique in Muay Thai kickboxing.
How To: Eye gouge someone in self defense
This is the #1 Self Defense Technique for Women's Self Defense or for anyone for that matter. Even with over 20 years of martial arts training I myself would use this technique because it is by far the most effective and delivers the outcome we want ,which is to be released or to provide means to escape. Think about it, could someone attack you and defend their own eyes while not obscuring their own eye site? Also in the event of a confrontation the eyes will most likely come available at one...