Kohnosuke Hagihara explains the bridge workout for the neck and spine. This video shows the workout for the High Bridge position

The Neck/Hip Throw is one of the first throwing techniques taught at yellow belt. It is a great throw to start with to learn hip placement and how to manipulate an opponents center of gravity

This is an example of "passing the guard" using "Ninpo-style" concepts. The first concept is the same in Ninpo and BJJ and that is posture (Kamae) Knees wide, butt down and face in the chest/belly. Hands inside the arms on the biceps or inner elbow and not on the ground. Ninpo will use the same...

Our Technique of The Month video for March is a small clip taken from one of our Level One (6th & 5th Kyu) This clip shows David Wilson demonstrating a counter attack against a lunge punch. Using a parry rather than a block, David redirects his attacker's force before countering with an array of...

The Pentagram Choke is one we came up with from back control. It is like a triangle choke but uses your arms to create a complete vice around the neck

A self-defense technique should be immediately executed if an attacker grabs your neck

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...

UFC and WEC Star Brock Larson shows a neck crank technique

This is a nice Crucifix Neck Crank that you can use when your opponent tries to counter the guillotine

The Chainsaw Technique This is another technique that draws on your natural response to protect yourself and can be done by almost anyone. From your guard, you are going to stiffen up your fingers and curl the tips forward into the shape of a rake. Now use that rake to continuously claw at your...