This video demonstrates how to do the Aikido movement of Tai Sabaki. Aikido focuses on using both circular and linear movements to disrupt an opponents center of gravity and throw him off balance. In order to execute the technique properly, training must be performed until the correct hand movements, stance and footwork is developed.
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MMA combines multiple styles of martial arts in competition. Styles can vary widely from various striking (such as muay thai or karate), and grappling (such as jiu jitsu or wrestling) martial arts disciplines. In order to be effective in MMA, you must be able to transition seamlessly from one style to the next depending on the current situation. One of the favorite ways to transition from striking to grappling is with a takedown, such as a single leg.
This video demonstrates how to perform a single leg take down for MMA. Enjoy!
All combat situations usually start standing, but most end up going to the ground. While striking is a highly important skill to know, it is also wise to learn how to defend yourself on the ground as well. One of the most basic jiu jitsu ground techniques is the arm bar from guard. This move has been used in both competition and street confrontations to render the opponent helpless and possibly injured.
This video will show you the jiu jitsu technique to properly execute an arm bar from guard. Enjoy!
Aikido is known for using fluid movements to disable and throw an opponent off balance. The techniques can be used against opponents much larger than yourself because the moves are using leverage instead of brute strength.
This video demonstrates how to do a shihonage, also known as the four directions throw. This involves isolating an opponents arm and using it to throw him to the ground. Enjoy!
Jiu Jitsu specializes in disabling opponents using grappling and submission techniques. Techniques have been developed to nullify strikes and gain the upper hand when an attacker tries to grab hold of you.
This video explains how to escape a rear bear hug. A rear bear hug is when an opponent grabs you with both arms from behind. This attack usually comes without prior knowledge, also known as a ‘sneak attack’. The bear hug is used often in combat, and knowing how to escape this hold will give you a large advantage.
One of the best techniques to take down larger opponent is the hip throw. Instead of trying to use brute force to get your opponent to the ground, a hip toss allows you to use leverage and momentum to displace your opponent and send him flying to the floor.
In this video, you will learn a basic hip toss using the techniques of ninjutsu. Enjoy!
The front choke is a technique used often during altercations. However, with a few moves and a little self defense knowledge, the front choke can be easily defended.
In order to do a front choke, both hands are required. This means that the hands of the attacker are occupied, while your hands are free to do some damage!
Not only are your hands free to throw various combinations of punches and elbows, but also your legs in case you decide to dish out a few kicks or knees to your opponent.
Check out the above video to find out a few Krav Maga defense tips for the front choke.
This video provides a great example of how to escape from the back choke hold, also known as a rear naked choke.
As soon as you feel the arm coming around from behind you, it is very important to close your chin. Do not let this hand get around your neck by bypassing the chin.
After your chin is down and neck protected, step to the side and grab their wrist at the same time.
Now you can strike to the groin to distract your opponent and loosen the choke grip. So, step to the side, grabbing the wrist, and hitting to the groin. Now as the opponent leans down, throw a sharp elbow up to the opponents head.
In the second scenario, it explains what to do if someone attempts to lift you off the ground with the back choke.
This makes it difficult to move to the side, so we take an alternative approach. First, as always, close your chin by leaning your head forward and using your chin to protect the neck. Grab your opponents arm with both hands. Now move one leg as if you where stepping, and with this same leg your going to kick to the opponents groin.
And those are two ways to escape from a back choke hold.
