Martial Arts Information & Tutorials

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

A brief tutorial on defending a brabo choke and taking the back from an unorthodox position.

How to do an overhead sweep for BJJ, especially starting in De La Riva guard or closed guard.

A quick tutorial on defending the armlock from the back in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

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.

Although known as the peaceful martial art, Aikido does incorporate weapons training in it's curriculum, most notably the Jo Staff. Discover some of the history behind the Jo.

When choosing a martial art for self-defense, obviously, you want one that has practical application in the street and other situations in which real-life attacks occur. You want a system that takes into account a good range of scenarios and uses...

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

A quick tutorial on how to finish the armbar (from the "armbar finish position") using the "pocket grip."

A brief tutorial on how to use "modified X-guard" and enter into some footsies.

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.

Fighting systems are often used for entertainment and extreme, combat situations. The number of disciplines is as large as the various societies they come from. There is opportunity here that many tools don't offer.

A quick BJJ tutorial on how to pass the reverse De la Riva guard, featuring our old friend, the X-pass.

How to finish an armbar by maintaining the position in the first place.

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.

Three different ways to choke folks with your legs.