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How To: Master the basics of women's self-defense

Women can use a variety of basic self-defense techniques and tactics to defend themselves against attackers. Learn basic self-defense moves and techniques in this free video on women's self-defense.

How To: Master kung fu stances

Kung fu is an ancient Chinese martial art that requires balance, stability and strength. Learn a few kung fu stances and improve your martial arts mechanics from a professional kung fu instructor in this free video series.

How To: Perform the Crane balancing technique in Kung Fu

The crane balancing technique, in kung fu, is important for improving stability and overall strength. Learn to perform the crane balance from a professional kung fu instructor in this free martial arts video. Perform the Crane balancing technique in Kung Fu - Part 1 of 5.

How To: Master techniques for Northern Praying Mantis kung fu

Get free lessons on basic techniques for Northern Praying Mantis Kung Fu in this video series featuring black belt Wesley Rhodes.

How To: Improve your technique with the Kung Fu Tan Tui drill

Tan Tui, in kung fu, is a basic Chinese drill used to help improve your martial arts technique. Learn a Tan Tui opening drill from a professional martial arts instructor in this free martial arts video. Improve your technique with the Kung Fu Tan Tui drill - Part 1 of 11.

How To: Execute kung fu punch combos

Kung fu is an ancient Chinese martial art that involves using powerful punching techniques. Learn several punching combinations from a professional kung fu instructor in this free video series.

How To: Perform leg strengthening exercises for kung fu

Kung fu is an ancient Chinese martial art that requires good balance and leg strength. Learn several leg strengthening exercises from a professional kung fu instructor in this free video series.

How To: Execute Praying Mantis Kung Fu counter punches

Use the lead hand to block in praying mantis fighting techniques. Learn how to do praying mantis kung fu palm block counter punches in this free martial arts video from a black belt instructor. Execute Praying Mantis Kung Fu counter punches - Part 1 of 23.

How To: Master kung fu kicking techniques

Kicking is an important component of kung fu and Chinese martial arts. Learn some kicking tips and expand your arsenal from a martial arts expert in this free video series.

How To: Defend against rear wrist grabs with Aikido Nikyo

A rear wrist grab is easily defended in Aikido with the Nikyo technique. Learn this ancient Aikido self defense move from a martial arts expert in this free video clip and be prepared. Defend against rear wrist grabs with Aikido Nikyo - Part 1 of 10.

How To: Master the basics of tai chi silk reeling

Tai chi silk reeling is a basic foundation to tai chi that mimics the motion of pulling silk from a silkworm. Learn the basic movements and principles behind silk reeling from a tai chi expert in this free martial arts video series.

How To: Do the Kung Fu opening drills Tan Tui

Tan Tuis, in kung fu, are basic Chinese drills used to help improve your martial arts technique. Learn the Tan Tui three opening drill from a professional kung fu instructor in this free martial arts video. Do the Kung Fu opening drills Tan Tui - Part 1 of 11.

How To: Use the praying mantis kung fu stance

See Praying Mantis Kung Fu stances in this free martial arts video series on Northern Praying Mantis Kung Fu techniques.

How To: Perform kung fu jumps

Kung fu jumping is one of the many facets of this martial arts style there is to learn. Get tips on various kung fu jumping techniques from a black belt Kung Fu instructor in this free video series.

How To: Master tai chi movements

Tai Chi is a meditative practice that helps to relieve the body of stress while centering the mind and soul. Learn about various movements and postures utilized in Tai Chi from a professional Tai Chi instructor in this free video series.

How To: Perform the Kotegaieshi Aikido technique

Getting someone in a wrist lock is sometimes the best way to defend yourself. See how to do the basic Aikido technique Kotegaeshi in this free Aikido training video series featuring 5th degree black belt and US Martial Arts Hall of Fame Inductee Fred Mastison Sensei.

How To: Perform advanced Aikido Koshinage techniques

See advanced Aikido techniques to help you learn Aikido in this free martial arts training video series.

How To: Master Aikido striking techniques

expert will cover Japanese Aikido striking techniques and teach you several of the vital methods that make up the form.

How To: Do the Tai Chi move "Part Wild Horses Mane"

Part wild horses mane is a Tai Chi maneuver that's sometimes performed as a zig zag pattern transitioning movement. Learn to perform this transitional movement from a professional Tai Chi instructor in this free martial arts video. Do the Tai Chi move "Part Wild Horses Mane" - Part 1 of 15.

How To: Master the Aikido Shomen Uchi Waza technique

expert will cover the Japanese Aikido style of Shomen Uchi Waza and teach you several of the vital techniques that make up the form.

How To: Master advanced Aikido techniques

Learn advanced Aikido techniques and principle of motion in these free Aikido training videos featuring a 4th degree black belt.

How To: Perform tai chi stretches

Tai Chi is a meditative practice that helps to relieve the body of stress while centering the mind and soul. Learn about various stretches and positions utilized in Tai Chi from a professional Tai Chi instructor in this free video series.

How To: Learn about the long Aikido staff Jo

In Aikido a Jo is a long staff that is used for spearing, hitting or deflecting a strike from an opponent. Learn tips from an Aikido expert on what this weapon is used for and a history on it. Learn about the long Aikido staff Jo - Part 1 of 7.

How To: Use the Aikido Yokomenuchi Waza technique

Learn intermediate Aikido techniques for avoiding and controlling an opponent's Yokomenuchi strikes in this free Aikido training video series featuring 4th degree black belt Gary Boaz.

How To: Use Aikido kick defenses

Learn intermediate Aikido techniques for defending yourself against kicks in this free Aikido training video series featuring 4th degree black belt Gary Boaz.

How To: Use the Ryotedori Waza intermediate Aikido technique

Learn how to defend yourself against someone who pushes you in the chest using the Aikido techniques in these Aikido training videos.

How To: Defend against the wrist grab with Aikido Ikkyo

The Aikido Ikkyo wrist grab defense is a great martial art to defend against wrist grabs. Watch this free martial arts video and learn the simplest Aikido technique to avoid a wrist grab. Defend against the wrist grab with Aikido Ikkyo - Part 1 of 10.

How To: Use the Ushiro Waza Aikido technique

Aikido has many different styles and techniques, each with their own name and terms within the style. This free video clip series and martial arts expert will cover the Japanese Aikido style of Ushiro Waza and teach you several of the vital techniques that make up the form.

How To: Master Mune Tsuki Waza intermediate Aikido techniques

Aikido employs blocks, atemi, wrist locks, and principles of motion that allow you to defend a mid level punch or Mune Tsuki and gain control of your opponent. Learn intermediate Aikido techniques for avoiding and controlling an opponent's mid level punches in this free Aikido training video series featuring 4th degree black belt Gary Boaz.