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