When it comes to self-defense, there is a fine line in what actually defines self-defense. If someone attacks you and you defend yourself, that is considered self-defense. If you attack someone you assume is about to attack, in the court of law, you are at fault. The definition of self-defense is keeping yourself safe and at the same time avoiding as much injury to you and the attacker.
One of the best martial arts icons once said, “I fear not the man who has practiced 10,000 kicks once, but I fear the man who has practiced one kick 10,000 times.” The more distance between you and the attacker the better.
With the way things are in this day and age it is good to be trained in some sort of self-defense training. Any type of martial arts training in self-defense is good to know whether it is karate, judo, krav maga, or kung fu. You can find all the information on the web in self defense videos, or through DVD. If you do not want to spend the money, the internet has many free sites to learn technique. However, you may not receive the full training as you could with systematic training self defense videos. With a video at home, you will be able to practice each technique at your own pace and can repeat them when needed.
You will learn strikes and holds to stun your attacker to give you the opportunity to take control of the situation. It is best to train with a partner, with one being the attacker and you being the one attacked. Work with your partner on different real life situations, finding ways to protect your body, use makeshift weapons, and try to take the weapon away. This will help to give you the confidence to fight for your life.
Some of the self defense videos show you how to disarm an attacker that is holding a gun or knife, in this situation be strongly advise that if ever faced in that situation to run and seek shelter because most attackers do not attack the same way. In addition, you do not know how skilled the attacker is with the knife or gun. Unless you know what you are doing, do not just stand there, that is not self-defense.
All law enforcement and military are also all train in self-defense. They train on immobilizing an attacker with pressure points, physical holds and locks. This is a more advanced training technique. They also need to know how to protect themselves as much as they are taught how to protect the public.
Self defense videos will help you if you are ever face to face with an attacker. You will know exactly what to do, the main thing though is to remain calm because if you panic you will lose all thought and forget about all of the training you have just learned from the self-defense video. You do not want to be left with a serious injury and then think about how you could have handled the situation if only you did not panic. If you feel the need to know how to defend yourself whether you are a man, woman, or child and cannot find a local dojo or facility, the internet is a good place to find at home self-defense videos and information you can learn from.
After watching “Dragon, the Bruce Lee Story,” I realized that Jeet Kune Do is not a single style or Kung fu. It is in fact an accumulation of mixed martial arts, taking the valuable techniques of each and disregarding unnecessary techniques that you may learn with only one type. You can learn about MMA with a home video.
If you want to see MMA videos of Jeet Kune Do, you can find many teachers and instructors performing JKD or MMA techniques on video, you can even find videos of Bruce Lee himself practicing Jeet Kune Do. One video shows Bruce Lee performing a one-inch punch. You can learn this in the privacy of your own home.
If you are shy or even self conscious, learning from a video is perfect for you. You will learn how to prepare yourself to free your mind in hand-to-hand combat and not panic in a stressful situation. You will also be able to learn at your own speed.
The MMA videos will show you the proper stances, how to keep your body balanced and centered. Where you place your feet and the positions of your hands is important to the balance of your body. If the whole family wants to learn together MMA videos are the best and cheapest way to learn as a family. You will not have to pay weekly fees for a membership somewhere.
You will see how to train and do proper punches that are effective as well as blocking a punch that is coming your way. If you need to see the example again you can rewind the video and replay it as many times as needed. You will learn not only to anticipate your opponent’s next move but also to know what your opponent’s next move is going to be.
The videos will show you how to work on your kicks, how to work on gaining more power and speed in each kick. Use a kick to keep your opponent at a distance, or to hurt your opponent. This will also help you get in shape or stay in shape.
Jeet Kune Do is not just punches and kicks, it is MMA and very effective. In some of the videos, there are grapples and locks that most people see in Jiu-Jitsu. You will learn how to put your opponent in a hold with your arms and legs. You will also learn what to do if you find yourself in a situation where you are about to be put in a lock or hold.
The best thing is that Jeet Kune Do and MMA videos will teach you self-defense. In the movies, Bruce Lee took on a whole Dojo at one time, he could, but we are not Bruce Lee. So do not attempt that if you are in that situation. You will be overcome by the numbers
You and your family can also use MMA videos for self-defense training. You will learn what to do when faced with an attacker. Whether the attacker has a knife or weapon, you will learn how to knock the weapon down or use the weapon on the attacker. Some of the techniques are simple. It is just how fast you can perform that technique that is the key.
With so many martial art styles and forms made well known thanks to the UFC and other fighting brands, it was interesting to find out how and where some of the martial arts were developed. Styles like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu came from Judo. On the other hand, Krav Maga and Jeet Kune have a variety of other styles and forms of martial art mixed in. I would like to go back to the basics. Karate, no it is not wax on wax off, or sweeps the floor, it is more than that.
Karate comes from the island of Okinawa, Japan. Karate was used as self-defense training and for combat. Some of the techniques consist of strikes like punches and kicks. In some styles, grappling and vital point strikes are practiced.
Karate teaches ethical principles and discipline. People practice karate as an art, sport, combat sport, or as self-defense training. Sport karate emphasizes on exercise and competition. In some styles of karate, weapons are an important training activity.
The internet is a good place to find Karate videos. To Google and type in “Karate Videos” and you will find tons of links that lead you to what you are looking for. You will find videos on Kata techniques and how to perform them correctly. In addition, you will learn why each movement is important and why. Kata, which means “shape” or “model”, develops leg strength, and posture. Kata also shows the gracefulness karate has to offer.
If you are going to train from Karate videos, you should study the techniques, listen to the instructor and then practice the move. You can find Karate videos that work on one technique at a time. They show you systematically from where your arms or legs should be at point A and where they should be at point B.
There are Karate Videos on self-defense. You will find that in most of the videos there are two people, you can use a dummy or get a friend to help you practice the techniques. It would be good to play out a few scenarios that happen in real life to help with your self-defense techniques. By doing this you will find out what will work and what will not work if you were ever faced in a situation where you had to defend yourself. You can practice on moves that will immobilize an attacker by practicing arm-locks or kicks to the legs and groin areas, which are in some styles of karate. Knowing a little of something can save your life rather than if you knew nothing at all.
Whether you are doing it for sport or self-defense, Karate videos via internet or DVD are valuable tools with the information you need to learn Karate. You never know, it may save your life one day. Using a Karate videos is like having a personal trainer readily available at any time of the day.
After watching The Karate Kid for the first time, I knew I was an expert in Karate. I knew how to paint the fence, sweep the floor, put wax on and take it off. I was ready to take on the entire 5th grade. Some of the moves actually worked, until I ran into someone who saw the movie too many times. Learning from karate videos can work in the same way.
Karate is a martial art that was developed in Japan sometime in the 19th century. The word itself initially meant, “Chinese hand”, and later became “empty hand” due to the Japanese desire to stamp their own influence on the fighting style. The overall techniques rely heavily on elbow strikes, punches and kicks and some styles even incorporate locks, grappling, throws and vital hits.
For some practitioners, karate is a philosophical practice. Karate teaches ethical principles and can have spiritual significance to its adherence. Karate can be practiced as a sport, self defense mechanism, art or combat technique. More modern teaching focus a great deal on self improvement. This style of fighting whether old or modern adheres to certain key elements of psychology. Attitude is the biggest key, (one that was also learned from The Karate Kid!) students are pushed to pursue virtue, perseverance, leadership and fearlessness in their training. In its sport form, Karate is more focused on competition and exercise.
To fully appreciate the art you need to understand the Kihon or karate fundamentals. Often times your training will also include Kata, which refers to model or shape of your body. Learning these movements develops lower body strength and great posture. When you are in training, you will benefit greatly from having a partner. You can practice either free sparring or structured, both are generally recommended. Free sparring is just like it sounds, a round of you and your sparring partner choosing your moves and methods. Structured sparring or Kumite, is different in that you will be expected to perform specific movements and one of you will strike while the other blocks and vice versa.
If you decide, you would like to train in this particular discipline you will need some materials to get you started. Karate videos are a good place to start so that you get the feel for the fundamentals of the art. Do you have the proper stance when performing a technique? It is also good to gather more than one video on the same technique simply for comparison of the teachers and styles. You also may want to check the instructors’ credentials. How many years have they trained in karate? Most sites that have karate videos include the instructor’s brief bio too. Find one that is legit and in no time you will be breaking boards.
If you want to learn karate on your own time, the internet is a good place to start. Type in the word Karate at youtube.com and choose any of the karate videos that come up. With the variety of videos on Karate, you can buy or find on the internet, you can start with the beginners and work your way up to the more advanced lessons. It is best to start with the basics if you have never trained in any martial arts.
Unlike most martial arts where the primary focus is on kicks and strikes, Judo’s primary focus is on throws and groundwork. With techniques such as chokes and joint-locks one can compare Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to Judo. In fact Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu was developed when a Judo master by the name of Mitsuyo Maeda brought Judo to Brazil in the year 1914. At that time, Judo was referred as Jiu-Jitsu. This explains why this style of Judo is named Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instead of Brazilian Judo. Judo is a modern Japanese martial art which means “gentle way.”
The techniques of Judo can be found on anywhere on the internet. You can find a ton of Judo videos from different instructors. You will be able to see the different techniques used in Judo. You can practice the techniques in the freedom of your own home. The Judo videos show you how to do a technique the right way. If you can find someone to practice with, you can practice on the Judo throws. By watching and doing the throws, you should be able to perfect the technique. You will then learn what to do after you throw your opponent. You will learn techniques such as different chokes you can use after you get your opponent down on the ground. If there are no openings to perform a choke on your opponent, you can try for a joint-lock. You will notice the similarities between Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with the arm bars and leg locks.
There are also videos on Judo in the Olympics; you will see coverage of past Olympics or other competition with Olympic athletes. Judo was introduced to the Olympics in 1932 with demonstrations of the Japanese martial art; it was added as an Olympic sport in 1964.The women’s event was demonstrated in 1988, the first gold medal was given out 4 years later, men and women compete separately in competition, but train together.
You can see the different styles of Judo by just watching the UFC, many of the mixed martial arts fighters have trained in Judo, along with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Fighters like B.J. Penn and Anderson Silva and Nate Diaz have training in Jiu-Jitsu. Law enforcement and military agencies train in Judo or Jiu-Jitsu. Israeli law and military train in Israeli Jiu-Jitsu called Krav Maga. Bruce Lee took forms or techniques of Judo and all other forms of martial arts and fighting systems and developed his own system known as Jeet Kune Do.
If you want to get more involved with Judo and you feel that you have mastered the art via the internet or home training Judo videos, you can try to find a local training facility or school to get formal training with a certified instructor. The instructor can tell you if you are doing a technique wrong, they will show you the proper way to do it and that will not happen if you are just practicing from Judo videos.
If you are a fan of the UFC but do not know the much about the different forms and styles, the internet is a useful source to find out such information by watching Judo videos. Watching Royce Gracie submit Tank Abbot makes you wonder how can a person like Gracie can take on a person twice his size and make him submit? Brazilian Jiu- Jitsu comes from Judo. In 1914 Mitsuyo Maeda brought Judo to Brazil. At that time, Judo was still referred “Jiu-Jitsu”, which explains how this derivative became known as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instead of Brazilian Judo. One who practices Judo is called Judoka, the teacher is called Sensei.
Judo is a modern Japanese martial art meaning “gentle way.” The techniques in Judo consist of throws, hold-downs, chokes, and strikes. The primary focus is throwing and ground work. When performing throws, position is important. You want to stay in contact with your opponent. On the groundwork, you want to maintain your control of your opponent. While performing groundwork you want to look for opportunities to grab a leg or arm to put your opponent in a leg lock or an arm bar.
If you want to learn about Judo on the internet, you can use a search engine to help guide you to find Judo videos that will work best for you. I found information on one in particular done by Cesar Lazcano who has trained in martial arts since he was 9 years old. On this website, he teaches you how to stretch for judo training. Cesar introduces you to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. You will learn basic Judo positions to defeat your opponent. You can see the different choking techniques associated with Judo. Cesar Lazcano also teaches you leg locks, as well as avoiding leg locks.
You can use Judo for self-defense. With the right training, you will be able to avoid serious injury by keeping your attacker away with throws and strikes. On the other hand, you can put your attacker in a joint lock or choke hold.
Judo was introduced to the Olympics in 1932; it was added as an Olympic sport in 1964.The women’s event was demonstrated in 1988, the first gold medal was given out 4 years later, making Judo international. In tournament practice when you or your opponent successfully executes a choke hold or joint lock, one submits, or taps outs. When this occurs, the match is over. The choke hold or joint lock ceases. Men and woman of all ages can train in judo. If you want to learn Judo take a look at Judo videos online. If you want to train for the Olympics or competition, I would suggest that you find a local facility to train in with a certified instructor. If you have never studied any form of martial art, Judo would be the best to begin with then you can move on to the next style or form.
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