Martial Arts Information & Tutorials

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.

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

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!

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.

Kata is an integral part of the martial art of karate, but what is it? And what purpose does it serve?

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

A brief BJJ tutorial on how to escape a kneebar.

These tips and techniques, and a little preparation, could save your life. Reduce your chance of being a victim and know what to do in the event of an attack.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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 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.