If you haven’t done so already, be sure to review Rick Tew’s Martial Art Strikes and Kicks form by following the link below: Martial Art Kicks Strikes and Kicks the Martial Arts Video DVD Available. Click the DVD Image or HERE to purchase the DVD Now. FRONT SNAP KICK Below is a list of kicks [...]
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Kicking is an essential part of the martial arts and learning to master kicking skills is a process of hard work.
Kicks enhance your effectiveness as a Total Warrior, increasing stability in balance, strength and coordination.
They can be used very effectively in an offensive or defensive situation.
There are many ways to kick as well as there are a great variety of kicks. When practicing kicks, it is important to warm up so as not to pull any muscles or ligaments. Be sure and practice kicks on both legs equally.
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If you haven’t done so already, please familiarize yourself with the basic strikes, kicks and stances as well as read Rick Tew’s Intro to Martial Art kicks by following the link below: Martial Art Kicks Martial Art Stances Strikes and Kicks the Martial Arts Video DVD Available. Click the DVD Image or HERE to purchase [...]
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This section includes the weapons of the hand and arm. Utilization of strikes are a major factor that determines your combat skill. The following is a list of strikes and their primary applications, study and learn the list. Because these strikes can be used in so many variations, we must classify them in their own [...]
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How to do a Flat Fall Back in the Martial Arts If you haven’t done so already, please read Rick Tew’s Intro to Martial Art Rolls and Falls by following the link below: Martial Art Rolls and Falls FLAT FALL BACK An exercise developed to teach the student to fall backward or against walls, landing [...]
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If you haven’t done so already, please read Rick Tew’s Intro to Martial Art Rolls and Falls by following the link below: Martial Art Rolls and Falls Flat Fall Forward is an exercise developed to teach students how to fall forward and land with minimum injury.
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How to do a Reverse Roll in the Martial Arts If you haven’t done so already, please read Rick Tew’s Intro to Martial Art Rolls and Falls by following the link below: Martial Art Rolls and Falls Reverse Roll Designed for falling backward and/or broadening the distance between oneself and an attacker.
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Rolls have proven to be extremely practical in self-defense and self-protection. Here are the two most common reasons to develop your rolls and falls: Self-Defense: Protection when someone is attacking you. Self-Protection: Defense when the ground is attacking you. These are the two most important reasons to learn your rolls and falls. A better understanding [...]
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If you haven’t done so already, please read Rick Tew’s Intro to Martial Art Rolls and Falls by following the link below: Martial Art Rolls and Falls FORWARD ROLL Designed for falling forward and/or broadening the distance between oneself and an attacker. How to perform the Forward Roll: Step forward, place lead arm down with [...]
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The Kiai and its Usage in the Martial Arts During some movements in the martial arts, we also practice a loud shout or yell. This yell comes from the lower area of the belly or hara. We usually practice this shout directly after or before an attack. You will also make use of the kiai [...]
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