Martial Arts How-Tos
How To: Use the falling technique in women's self-defense
If knocked to the ground by an attacker, it's important to know how to fall correctly. Learn how to do the forward fall roll and the backwards fall roll in this free video series about self defense moves for women.
How To: Use the Ikkyo Aikido technique
Ikkyo allows you to redirect an opponent's power and is an Aikido technique. Learn many variations of the Ikkyo technique in this free Aikido video series.
How To: Master kung fu conditioning exercises
Conditioning is an important component of Chinese martial arts and kung fu. Learn some conditioning exercises from a martial arts expert in this free video series.
How To: Perform basic kung fu kicks
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: Perform strikes in women's self-defense
Strikes can get you away from an attacker. Learn simple self defense techniques that can cause minimal harm to an attacker in this free video series from a inductee in the US Martial Arts Hall of Fame.
How To: Perform aikido exercises and stretches
Aikido was developed around the 14th century. Learn some exercises, techniques and moves in these free online video martial arts lessons from a martial arts expert.
How To: Master escape techniques for women's self-defense
Looking for self defense training? Learn how to escape different grips online with this free video series about self defense techniques for women.
How To: Adapt tai chi for martial arts
Tai Chi is an ancient form of Chinese martial arts that incorporates the use of meditative movements. Learn various applications of performing Tai Chi as a form of self defense from a professional Tai Chi instructor in this free video series.
How To: Learn about Okinawan Karate
Karate developed in Okinawa as a combination of Chinese, Japanese, and native martial arts. Learn Okinawan Karate history in this free martial arts video. Learn about Okinawan Karate - Part 1 of 23.
How To: Practice self-defense from inside position
Gaining inside position on an attacker will allow you to execute a variety of strikes, kicks, takedowns and other moves. Learn self defense from the outside position in this free video series from our martial arts instructor.
How To: Learn the Tai Chi 18 movement form
The tai chi 18 movement form is a great way to begin learning tai chi movements. Learn about this relatively simple tai chi form from a tai chi chuan expert in this free martial arts Learn the Tai Chi 18 movement form - Part 1 of 20.
How To: Perform beginning Wing Tsun techniques
Wing Tsun is a powerful form of Kung Fu that is center around deflections and quick attacks. Learn more about Wing Tsun and Kung Fu techniques from a professional martial artist in this free video series.
How To: Perform basic kung fu
Kung Fu refers to Chinese martial arts in all its varieties, get expert tips and advice on wushu and self defense in this free video.
How To: Do basic Tai Chi Chuan moves
The up and down stroke in Tai Chi is easy with these tips, get expert advice on martial arts and exercises in this free video. Do basic Tai Chi Chuan moves - Part 1 of 15.
How To: Do a butterfly twist
A butterfly twist is an acrobatic kick that originated in china, get expert tips and advice on martial arts in this free video.
How To: Perform strikes and kicks in tae kwon do
Taekwondo is a Korean martial art that means the way of the foot and fist, get expert tips and advice on strikes and kicks in this free video.
How To: Practice advanced nunchucks techniques
master! Learn how to do advanced throws with nunchucks, also known as speed chucks. With these nunchuck instructions, the basics of weapon skills and martial arts are within your grasp!
How To: Do a tornado kick
Here are some tips on how to do a tornado kick in martial arts, one of the purest forms of self defense.
How To: Do a butterfly twist
Here are some tips on how to do a butterfly twist in martial arts, one of the purest forms of self defense.
How To: Perform a 540 kick with tae kwon do
kicks, including the 540 kick and round house kick, in this free martial arts video series. Part 1 of 17 - How to Perform a 540 kick with tae kwon do.
How To: Improve your bo staff techniques
Improve your bo staff techniques and skills for martial arts training with the expert tips in this free martial arts weapon video 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: Practice meditative exercises of Shaolin martial arts
There is more to martial arts than violence, and the Shaolin know this; learn the meditative, spiritual side of Shaolin Kung Fu in this free martial arts video series.
How To: Perform Shaolin Diamond Fist kung fu
Diamond Fist was developed by a Shaolin monk to help elderly monks practice Kung Fu in the monasteries; learn Diamond Fist history and movements in this free martial arts Kung Fu 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: Perform stances in soo bahk do
Gain discipline and strength! Learn how to do stances in soo bahk do with expert tips and advice on martial arts in this free video series.
How To: Perform standing self-defense moves with MMA
Learn how to defend against headlocks, sucker punches, bear hugs, kicks, and more in this free training video series on mixed martial arts and standing self defense.
How To: Practice self-defense with mixed martial arts
Practical self defense, MMA style! Defend against headlocks, mounts, grappling, choke holds, and more in this free video on mixed martial arts and self defense.
How To: Perform advanced moves with the nunchucks
instructions in this free training video series on doing advanced nunchuck moves. Part 1 of 15 - How to Perform advanced moves with the nunchucks.
How To: Train to use nunchucks or speed chucks
Learn how to train to use nunchucks or speed chucks with these basic instructions, from our expert, in this martial arts video series on using nunchucks for beginners.
How To: Use nunchucks (speed chucks)
Learn how to sharpen your martial arts skills and weapon basics and use nunchucks (also speed chucks) in this free how-to video series on using nunchucks.
How To: Practice tai chi chuan yang
Learn the movements of the Yang form of Tai Chi Chuan, including the solo and partner movements of the ward off and roll back, in this free, Taiji expert video series.
How To: Perform beginner tae kwon do techniques
Learn the fundamentals of Tae Kwon Do in these free online self-defense videos, including kicks, punches, blocks, stances and other moves for tae kwan do white-belts.
How To: Perform basic kung fu moves
lessons, including the cat stance, roundhouse kicks, center punches, and a demonstration of the Duan Chuan move.
How To: Practice tai chi
Learn Tai Chi forms, exercises, and techniques such as the crane walk, circle stretch, breathing tips, and more in this free Tai Chi video series.
How To: Defend yourself from rear attacks
Rear assaults can leave women helpless if they are not prepared. Learn how to defend yourself from rear attacks with tips from a martial arts expert in this free self defense video series.
How To: Use the Submission Master grappling dummy
The Submission Master grappling dummy allows you to train in all positions, 24/7, without having a martial arts partner. You can get 1000's of reps on passing the guard, triangles, arm bars, leg lock, chokes... nearly all tactics.
How To: Tie a karate belt
Watch this how-to in order to learn how to tie a Karate belt. Knowing how to tie a Karate Belt is the first thing an aspiring Karate student should learn.
How To: Activate pain with pressure points on the body
Glen Levy teaches you some pressure points in this martial arts video tutorial. The human body just takes a little pressure to bring somebody down to their knees. By learning how to properly apply these pressure points, you'll be the person nobody wants to fight.