The most popular image associated with kata is that of a karate practitioner performing a series of punches and kicks in the air. The kata are executed as a specified series of approximately 20 to 70 moves, generally with stepping and turning, while attempting to maintain perfect form. There are...

The most popular image associated with kata is that of a karate practitioner performing a series of punches and kicks in the air. The kata are executed as a specified series of approximately 20 to 70 moves, generally with stepping and turning, while attempting to maintain perfect form. There are...

The most popular image associated with kata is that of a karate practitioner performing a series of punches and kicks in the air. The kata are executed as a specified series of approximately 20 to 70 moves, generally with stepping and turning, while attempting to maintain perfect form. There are...

Butterfly guard pop-up to X-Guard, spring-sweep to side control, to cross-side spinning armlock

Piece of a video shot during a training session - thought people might fight it of interest

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This technique involves the use of a “closed guard,” i.e. your ankles are crossed behind your attacker’s back. This gives you the stability you’ll need and also ensures that he/she doesn’t escape your choke. When grabbing your attacker’s lapel/clothing, grab it a little lower than the neckline...

Simple yet effective defense against an opponent in cross position trying to take a firearm from you demonstrated, by Chief Instructor Michael Johnson

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Rob Kaman shows how to block a jab-cross combination and counter it with a jab and a mid roundhouse kick