new article: Taking Control in a Self-defense Situation

Read an excerpt from Loren W. Christensen's new book: How to Fight the Pain Resistant Attacker

In Taking Control of a Self-defense Situation, Loren talks about how to control the attacker, how to control the situation and how to control your actions, why these three are essential to successfully escape when attacked and why you can't have one without the other two.

New Book: How to Fight the Pain Resistant Attacker

Best selling martial arts author Loren W. Christensen's service as a military policeman during the Vietnam War, his 25 years as a street cop, and his training in the martial arts since 1965 have provided him with real-world experience dealing with violent people, especially those who have a high tolerance to pain. In Fighting the Pain Resistant Attacker, Loren shows you dozens of tried-and-true, step-by-step techniques that target specific parts of the body that will disorient a pain-resistant assailant, destroy his will, and disable his physical ability to keep attacking.

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Muay Thai Fights filmed in Thailand

We've uncovered over 10 hours of Muay Thai fight footage in our archives and have started posting it at YouTube. All of the fights were filmed at ringside between 1999 and 2003 in rural Thailand.

Muay Thai Fights playlist

Martial Arts Group Conditioning Drills

The martial arts classroom drills video set is complete at YouTube. There are about 50 drills and games for partners and small groups, mostly geared for use in kids' classes.

How to Use your Keys for Self-defense

This series of videos demonstrates 7 methods of using your keys as a self-defense weapon against an attacker. Because you carry your keys everywhere when traveling, they are an excellent and totally legal weapon to use when defending yourself or your loved ones.

Watch the How to use your Keys for Self-defense videos at YouTube

New Article: Taekwondo Self-defense Principles

This article, excerpted from Taekwondo Self-defense: Taekwondo Hoshinsool by Sang H. Kim, outlines the three principles of coping with a self-defense situation after you've made the choice to fight back. Read Taekwondo Hoshinsool: Assess, Attack, Adapt

Taekwondo Self-defense Hoshinsool book

Taekwondo Self-defense:Taekwondo Hoshinsool by Sang H. Kim has just been released. This new book focuses on using traditional taekwondo skills for self-defense. It would make a great supplemental text for taekwondo students and a systematic guide for instructors looking for taekwondo-based self-defense skills for the classroom.

Complete Kicking book review

Aaron Wayne-Duke has reviewed Sang H. Kim's Complete Kicking book in his Spirit Mind and Body podcast this week.

Book Reviewers Wanted

If you're willing to review Sang H. Kim's Complete Kicking book and post the review at Amazon.com or BarnesandNoble.com, let us know. We'll send you an autographed copy of the book in exchange for an honest review. We're only looking for 10 reviewers, so jump on this today if you're up for it.

Zen Buddhism documentary selected for Film Festival

Zen Buddhism: In Search of Self has been named an official selection of the 2009 T.H.I.S. Buddhist Film Festival to be held September 13th to 19th at the Shaw Brothers’ Lido Cinema in Singapore.

Zen Buddhism: In Search of Self, available from www.TurtlePress.com, is the only film ever to document the daily lives of female Korean Buddhist Nuns and their 1000-year old tradition of gathering for a ninety day period of meditation, fasting and contemplation deep in the mountains of South Korea. It has been compared in atmosphere and style to Into Great Silence, the Sundance Film Festival award-winning documentary.

The festival features an international line-up of 10 films showcasing Buddhist values and cultures from all over the world, including China, Thailand, Japan, Tibet, Afghanistan, Iceland and the United States. The festival opens with the acclaimed Chinese film A Full Bright Moon and closes with the Berlin International Film Festival Peace Film award winner Buddha Collapsed Out of Shame.

The film festival aims to promote awareness of the Buddha’s timeless Teachings and diversity of Buddhist cultures around the world through the use of film, a contemporary medium. Playing on the oft-cited verse “Thus have I heard” (T.H.I.S. stands for Thus Have I Seen) at the start of many Buddhist sutras, T.H.I.S. Buddhist Film Festival 2009 hopes to achieve a similar reflection amongst Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike, as they discuss Buddhist Teachings and values featured in the films.

Clearance DVDs near sold out

We have only 1 or 2 of each of these clearance DVDs left:

Tai Chi Qigong DVD
Tai Chi Single and Double Broadsword DVD
Tai Chi Push Hands DVD
Bagua Eight Basics Palms DVD


Get 'em while they last . . .

Book Reviews at Martial Arts Unltd

A couple of great new book reviews at Martial Arts [Unltd] : book review of Sang H. Kim's Vital Point Strikes and a book review of Steve Scott's Tap Out Textbook

Ssireum Korean Wrestling videos on YouTube

Now you can watch the full Ssireum: Korean Wrestling documentary video on YouTube:



This little known style is becoming increasingly popular outside of Korea thanks in part to this video series originally released on VHS by Turtle Press almost 15 years ago.

Zen Man Martial Arts Movie on YouTube

Watch the full-length martial arts movie Zen Man on YouTube.

Zen Man martial arts movie Free on YouTube

We've posted the intro to Zen Man, a martial arts themed movie, on YouTube. If there's enough interest, we'll post the whole film in a series of high quality videos so you can watch it for free on YouTube. If you're interested, leave a comment on the Zen Man Movie Part 1 video at YouTube.

Free Martial Arts Lesson Videos on YouTube

30 free martial arts lessons on YouTube taught by professional instructors, coaches, fighters and black belts. Learn fundamental skills of muay thai, karate, taekwondo, hapkido, jujitsu, kickboxing, weapon training and much more.

Revised and Updated for 2009: Martial Arts Instructors Desk Reference

Sang H. Kim has revised and updated his popular martial arts school management and teaching reference book, Martial Arts Instructor's Desk Reference, with new advice for school owners and instructors including tips on using the internet for advertising and promotion. Get high quality advice on teaching, organizing your curriculum, advertising, marketing, publicity, student retention and much more from a highly successful instructor and school owner.

$9.95 Martial Arts DVDs - Super Deals!

We've got some super deals right now on martial arts instructional and fight DVDs - only $9.95 for select DVDs including weapons, taekwondo, breaking, boxing, kickboxing and more. See the full list of discounted martial arts DVDs.

77 Fun and Exciting Martial Arts Drills DVD

The 77 Fun and Exciting Martial Arts Drills DVD has been discontinued but you can now watch many of the drills from the DVD on Youtube - Martial Arts Conditioning Drills video playlist.

Taekwondo Kyukpa Power Breaking Videos

We've had lots of requests for the Taekwondo Kyukpa: Power Breaking video that's been out of print for a while so we're posting it on YouTube along with some other classic titles. Check out all of our martial arts videos at YouTube and subscribe to get updates when new videos are posted.

New book released for Martial Art School Owners

Just released today and available at www.TurtlePress.com: Low Cost Marketing for the Martial Art School

Grow your martial art school without breaking your budget! This book is packed with hundreds of free and low cost marketing ideas on a wide variety of topics including advertising, publicity, promotion, student retention and much more.

Going, going . . . . gone

Clearance DVDs are flying out of our warehouse. Here's a list of DVDs that have only 1 or 2 left in stock. If you've been wanting to pick up anything on this list, here's your last chance:

Choy Li Fut Little Arhat Boxing and Free Sparring DVD
Taiji Capture DVD
Traditional Taiji Push Hands DVD Set
17th World Taekwondo Championships DVD Set: Madrid 2005
77 Fun and Exciting Martial Arts Drills DVD
WTF Taekwondo World Championships DVD Set
BaGua Old Eight Palms DVD
Tai Chi Push Hands DVD
Chen Style Tai Chi DVD Set

Ssireum videos

We're in the process of posting some great training videos filmed at a professional Korean Ssireum training camp in Korea. The videos cover the techniques, conditioning drills, history and competition rules of Ssireum, a traditional Korean style of wrestling or grappling somewhat similar to sumo. Check out the Ssireum Video channel on YouTube or watch below:

New Article: 3 Essential Concepts of Taekwondo Kicking

In this excerpt from Complete Kicking, author Sang H. Kim covers 3 essential elements of good taekwondo kicks: your base, your pivot point and the impact of your kick. Read 3 Essential Concepts of Taekwondo Kicking

New Video: How to Wrap your Hands for Muay Thai Training

Muay Thai coach and retired fighter. Kumron Vaitayanon shows you how to wrap your hands for Muay Thai training.

NEW BOOK: Complete Kicking by Sang H. Kim

Now available - Sang H. Kim's latest book COMPLETE KICKING: THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO KICKS FOR MARTIAL ARTS SELF-DEFENSE & COMBAT SPORTS. Learn over 40 kicks, including the purpose of the kick, key points to pay attention to when practicing, step-by-step execution of the kick, the best targets for each kick, applications for sport fighting and self-defense, plus the most common kicking mistakes and how to fix them.

new Podcast: Introduction to Straight Baton

Mark Wyler and Eric Murray give you an introduction to drawing and handling the expandable straight baton in this week's Martial Arts Technique of the Week podcast.

New Podcast: How to Wrap your Hands for Muay Thai

In this week's Martial Arts Technique of the Week podcast, Muay Thai coach and retired fighter Kumron Vaitayanon shows you how to wrap your hands for Muay Thai training.

Free Martial Arts Videos

This new website indexes and reviews martial art instructional videos.

New video: How to tape Jumper's Knee

Athletic Trainer and Strength and Conditioning Specialist Trish Bare explains and demonstrates how to tape the knee to alleviate the pain of Jumper's knee for martial arts training and other sports.

New Podcast: Defense Against a Knife Thrust

Officer Keith Livingston teaches a defense against a forward knife thrust in this week's Martial Arts Technique of the Week podcast.

NEW BOOK: Tap Out Textbook - The Ultimate Guide to Sumissions for Grappling

Steve Scott's latest book is hot off the presses. Tap Out Textbook: Ultimate Guide to Submissions for Grappling is a massive guide to submissions. Learn hundreds of ways to make an opponent tap in virtually every situation. This book is huge - 480 pages and over 1900 photos. Grab a copy and hit the mat!

New Podcast - Defense against a Blunt Weapon

Sang H. Kim teaches a defense and pressure point takedown against an attacker with a blunt weapon in this week's Martial Art Technique of the Week podcast.

Video on Demand - New Titles

Amazon.com has released 5 new martial arts video on demand titles:

Solo Training for Martial Arts
Kickboxing: Advanced Training

Tae Kwon Do Drills
Taekwondo Training in Korea
Ultimate Flexibility: Stretching for Martial Arts

See all of the martial arts video on demand titles

New Video: Pressure Point Strike Against a Grab

Law Enforcement training instructors Mark Wyler and Eric Murray teach an effective pressure point strike to take out a assailant who grabs or rushes you. This instructional segment is taken from the Police Safety and Survival DVD.

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New Podcast - Clinch & Knee Strike

Retired Muay Thai fighter and coach Master K teaches you how to deliver a knee strike from the clinch in this week's Martial Arts Technique of the Week podcast

New Sample Video Lesson: Heavy Bag for Groundfighting

There's a new sample video lesson for the Police Ground Combat DVD: Heavy Bag Training for Groundfighting

New Article: Chin Na - Kung Fu Grappling

Author Noah Knapp gives you a crash course in the basic principles of kung fu grappling, chin na and core seeking in this new article posted in the training tips library at www.turtlepress.com: Kung Fu Chin Na Grappling Basics

New book: KUNG FU GRAPPLING by NOAH KNAPP

The latest Turtle Press title from Sifu Noah Knapp is now available: KUNG FU GRAPPLING is a concise guide to the self-defense locks, throws and takedowns of kung fu. Sifu Noah Knapp introduces you to the concepts essential to kung fu grappling: Chin Na, non-resistance, core seeking, touch sensitivity, positioning and the manipulation of circles.

Sample Martial Arts Lesson videos

We've posted some sample lessons from the following DVDs:

Short Stick Fundamentals and Patterns DVD - Short Stick Straight Strike Defense

Secrets of Breaking DVD - Elbow Strike Board Break


Jujitsu DVD - Escape from the Closed Guard


Police Combat Tactics - Defense Against a Club Strike



Nunchaku DVD - Nunchaku Lateral Strike



Just scroll down to the bottom of the product description to watch the sample lesson and/or the DVD preview. Check out other DVD titles for additional sample lessons.

More new video downloads

Some more new martial arts video downloads have just become available at Amazon.com. Download or watch instantly:

MARTIAL ART TRAINING VIDEOS:
Power Breathing
Boxing Fundamentals
77 Fun and Exciting Martial Arts Drills
The Secrets of Breaking
Ultimate Kicking Drills

MMA TRAINING VIDEOS:
Jujitsu Fundamentals
Jujitsu Submissions
Complete Kickboxing 1: The Essentials
Muay Thai Knockout
Mauy Thai Fights Volume 1
Muay Thai Fights Volume 2
Ultimate Combat Experience No Holds Barred Fighting


KOREAN MARTIAL ART VIDEOS:
Martial Arts of Korea
Hapkido Essentials
2003 Jin Jung Kwan Hapkido Championship
Haedong Kumdo: Korean Sword Martial Art
Tang Soo Do Color Belt Forms
Advanced Joongbong Short Stick
Taekkyon: Traditional Korean Martial Art
Korean Kickboxing: Kyuktooki

KARATE TRAINING VIDEOS:
Isshinryu Karate Kata
Shotokan Karate Kumite
Shotokan Karate Advanced Black Belt Kata
Beginner Karate
Shotokan Karate Kata: Kyu Level Forms

TAI CHI TRAINING VIDEOS:
Sun Tai Chi Competition Form
Chen Style Tai Chi Short Form and Broadsword Form

SELF-DEFENSE VIDEOS:
Wrist and Arresting Locks
Junsado Fundamentals, Standing & Ground Combat
Police Arrest and Control Tactics

New Podcast - Spinning Whip Kick

In this week's Martial Arts Technique of the Week Podcast, Sang H. Kim teaches the taekwondo spinning whip kick. This instructional segment is taken from the Complete Kicking DVD available at www.TurtlePress.com

New Book: STREET STOPPERS

Just in - Mark Mireles and Loren W. Christensen's new book: STREET STOPPERS: The Martial Arts Most Devastating Trips Sweeps and Throws for Real Fighting. Street Stoppers is your guide to the martial arts' most devastating trips, sweeps and throws. Mark Mireles has combined his knowledge of wrestling and jujitsu with his many years of experience as a member of the LAPD to put together this collection of street effective takedowns that will stop an attacker cold. Together with veteran cop, author and martial artist Loren W. Christensen, Mark takes you step by step through each technique and shows you exactly how to apply it when your life depends on it.

Martial Arts Video on Demand - New Titles

New martial arts video on demand titles at Amazon.com:

TAEKWONDO
Beginner Taekwondo
Complete Tae Kwon Do Kicking
Tae Kwon Do Step Sparring and Hand Skills
Complete Taekwondo Sparring Volume 2
Complete Taekwondo Sparring Volume 1
Tae Kwon Do Aerokicks
100 Taekwondo Sparring Scoring Techniques
Taekwondo Black Belt Poomse

SELF-DEFENSE
Police Survival: Kubaton, Pressure Points, Handgun Retention
Advanced Knife Defense
Knife Defense Fundamentals

WEAPONS
Jang Bong Long Stick Forms
Jang Bong Long Stick Fundamentals and Patterns
Korean Sword and Weapon Martial Arts
Kumdo: Korean Kendo
Cane for Self-defense
Nunchaku
Double Stick Fundamentals & Patterns
Isshinryu Bo and Sai Kata
Tonfa

CHINESE MARTIAL ARTS
Adaptive Kenpo
Yang Style Tai Chi Short Form and Sword Form

KOREAN MARTIAL ARTS
Ki:The Science of Internal Energy
Hapkido Standing Self-defense
Hapkido Ground and Weapon Defense
Tang Soo Do Black Belt Forms