Martial Arts Information & Tutorials

A brief tutorial on how to use single leg X-guard in BJJ.

Three mainstays of Aikido weapons training are the Jo staff, Tanto knife and Bokken sword. Join me as we take a look at all three.

Here we explore the use of math in martial arts. Geometry and use of angles and shapes such as circles and triangles for movement and footwork, and physics for movement, power, and energy.

A brief tutorial on how to use movable frames in BJJ.

A brief BJJ tutorial on how to escape a kneebar.

A brief BJJ tutorial on how to deal with the Wilson/Tozi/Sao Paulo guard pass.

A brief BJJ tutorial featuring some alternatives to conventional defensive posture from the bottom of side control, and some sneaky ways out.

Here we explore Karate games primarily designed for children in a Karate class, but they are an effective engagement for working with any group of children in various settings.

Ape index compares an individual's arm span relative to their height. MMA fighters with a higher ape index have numerous advantages in their weight class.

Many top level Kickboxers have successfully crossed over to the world of Mixed Martial Arts but only a small number have had lasting success in the top tier of the UFC.

If you want to stop a fight before it has even started, then learning how to deliver a good and devastating hit in one strike will help. This article is about how to practice hitting the solar plexus to finish things quickly.

A brief tutorial on how to defend a leg drag guard pass in BJJ.

A more fundamental tutorial on how to set up and finish a Kimura shoulder lock from side control.

This guide tells you how to set up and perform the rear naked choke to submit or KO your opponent. It's useful for martial artists and also people that want to learn a great self-defence move!

How to prevent the X-pass in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

The teachings of Aikido are those of self-control and finding inner peace and confidence. Learn more about the basics of Aikido.