Side kicks are a very popular move for many styles of martial arts. It involves lifting the leg and thrusting it at an advancing opponent. This blow can deliver massive damage and stop an attacker before they get close enough to strike you.
This video shows how the side kick is thrown using the discipline of Krav Maga. Enjoy!
When dealing with modern day altercations, gun and knife threats are a high possibility. Knowing techniques to deal with such situation can be life saving knowledge. Many martial arts disciplines have added knife and gun defense moves to deal with such situations.
One of the most popular martial arts that incorporate knife and gun defense techniques is Krav Maga. This Israeli martial art is known for its aggressive moves and weapons defense.
Check out the above video to learn a few techniques when dealing with an armed opponent.
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.
