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Is a gun the ULTIMATE form of Self-Defense? : Is a gun the ULTIMATE Street Fighting Solution? I just got an email from one of my subscribers telling me that the gun was the ul...
What is REAL Self-Defense? : Unfortunately most people’s view of real self-defense is not too “real”.  Let’s first look at what REAL...
Instense Martial Arts Workout - Squats, Abs, and M... : If you practice martial arts, one thing you should always be doing is improving your strength, stamina and endurance. When it comes t...
Street Fighting - Face Smash to Elbow Strikes : You might not want to hurt another human being, but sometimes you are left with no choice... If an attacker becomes aggressive towar...
How to Street Fight: Wrestling Single Leg Takedown... : Will this work on the street? Or are the rules different?If you are into MMA or wrestling, then you probably know what a single leg tak...
How to Fight: Street Fighting Single Leg Takedown : It works in the MMA cage, but is the single leg takedown effective on the street? In this self defense video, Gary and myself (Matt)...
Fight like a uncaged beast! : I want to fight like a BEAST - Who's with me! My favorite action hero as a kid has always been the Hulk - a True MONSTER. Then t...
Choke Your Opponent Out Standing : Choke Your Opponent Out Before He Hits the Ground - Then Break His Arm! The Kata-Gatame Choke or the Head and Arm Choke is one of th...
Smash the Face, Knee the Body, Break the Arm : Standing Attack - Elbow Smash the Face - Knee the Body - Break the Arm In this H2H Self-Defense Technique series we're going to loo...
Brutal Strike - The Double Chin Jab : The Chin Jab is a very effective strike that off-balances your opponents and sets up a variety of other attacks and leads to finishin...

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Is a gun the ULTIMATE form of Self-Defense?

Is a gun the ULTIMATE form of Self-Defense?

Is a gun the ULTIMATE Street Fighting Solution? I just got an email from one of my subscribers telling me that the gun was the ultimate self-defense solution.  My response to him and others is sure – a gun is great to have, carry and use if needed.  But, let’s think about what using a gun in self-defense really means. First there are...

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What is REAL Self-Defense?

What is REAL Self-Defense?

Unfortunately most people’s view of real self-defense is not too “real”.  Let’s first look at what REAL self-defense is NOT. It is NOT what you see in the movies.  Jet Li, Jackie Chan and all those other actors of amazing martial arts performers – BUT 95% of it is just a...

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Instense Martial Arts Workout - Squats, Abs, and Macebell Training

Instense Martial Arts Workout - Squats, Abs, and Macebell Training

If you practice martial arts, one thing you should always be doing is improving your strength, stamina and endurance. When it comes to a fight, this can be the DIFFERENCE between winning or losing. In this martial arts workout video, I will show you a crazy martial arts workout that takes things to a whole new level. This is definitely one of my favorite strength and training workouts for martial arts.

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Street Fighting - Face Smash to Elbow Strikes

Street Fighting - Face Smash to Elbow Strikes

You might not want to hurt another human being, but sometimes you are left with no choice... If an attacker becomes aggressive towards you, your family or your friends, then they leave you with no choice but to get physical! In this self defense video, I am going to show you the very effective elbow strikes from face smash technique. This self defense technique takes NO PRISIONERS, and can quickly leave an...

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How to Fight: Street Fighting Single Leg Takedown

How to Fight: Street Fighting Single Leg Takedown

It works in the MMA cage, but is the single leg takedown effective on the street? In this self defense video, Gary and myself (Matt) will teach you one of the most aggressive and effective ways to put a street attacker on his back and then quickly transition to the mount where you can end the fight. This move is great for bigger guys who lack speed and agility. Your attacker will...

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Fight like a uncaged beast!

Fight like a uncaged beast!

I want to fight like a BEAST - Who's with me! My favorite action hero as a kid has always been the Hulk - a True MONSTER. Then they came out with the new movies Hulk Movies and I was hook, line and sinker all over again. The hulk is... Powerful Raw Strong HUGE Athletic And can whoop some...

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Choke Your Opponent Out Standing

Choke Your Opponent Out Standing

Choke Your Opponent Out Before He Hits the Ground - Then Break His Arm! The Kata-Gatame Choke or the Head and Arm Choke is one of the Nastiest, Most Effective and EASIEST Chokes to pull off! You can nail it standing, on the ground and even on your back!

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Smash the Face, Knee the Body, Break the Arm

Smash the Face, Knee the Body, Break the Arm

Standing Attack - Elbow Smash the Face - Knee the Body - Break the Arm In this H2H Self-Defense Technique series we're going to look at ways to initiate combat when you feel threatened or you feel like your life is in danger. We don't want to wait for our attacker to initiate his attack - we want to be first to end the conflict. This technique series is an aggressive...

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Brutal Strike - The Double Chin Jab

Brutal Strike - The Double Chin Jab

The Chin Jab is a very effective strike that off-balances your opponents and sets up a variety of other attacks and leads to finishing techniques and takedowns.

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Self-Defense and MMA Guard - the Hold Down Position

Self-Defense and MMA Guard - the Hold Down Position

The hold down position is the one most effective bottom guard positions to be in; whether it is a MMA fight or a Self-Defense situation.The hold down position allows you to to control your opponent's posture, body position, and easily transition to a variety of submissions (if MMA), joint breaks (if Self-Defense) or get back to your feet.

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MMA Ground and Pound for Self-Defense

MMA Ground and Pound for Self-Defense

Ground striking is something that most of us think is "easy" or is a "no-brainer". The fact of the matter is that striking on ground, is actually a lot harder then you think - especially if you have an opponent who is strong, can keep you down, and control your motions.

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Front Choke Defense Against a Wall

Front Choke Defense Against a Wall

When I see a martial arts techniques that talk about "Front Choke Defense" I mostly scream BULLLLSHIIITTT!!! "Step 1 - your slap the arms, Step 2 - you strike nerve center X78C3, Step 3 - your twist their nipple into compliance. In all reality - the front choke really isn't effective, unless your being pinned against all and your attacker is using the choke grab to strike you, stab you,...

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Devestating Elbow Strikes

Devestating Elbow Strikes

Elbow strikes are some of the most effective and devestating weapons your body has to offer. They are most effective when delivered in close range or in the clinch. Many MMA fighters and hand to hand combat experts use them very well against a cage or a wall.

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Self-Defense Techniques Against a Wall

Self-Defense Techniques Against a Wall

It's rare to be involved in a fight where a walls, fences, cars, poles... cages are not involved. I can rarely think of a real fight that I have seen (whether on video or in person) where the fighters have not had hard objects around them. Yet sometimes in our training, we ignore the important value of fighting against a wall (I'll use wall as a blanket term for all...

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UFC 117 - Chael Sonnen vs Anderson Silva Fighting Technique Video

UFC 117 - Chael Sonnen vs Anderson Silva Fighting Technique Video

Hey guys, We were watching UFC 117 - Chael Sonnen vs Anderson Silva, and saw Chael using the Ear Slap technique against Anderson Silva when Chael had mount and Anderson was holding on tight. This is a VERY effective technique from our H2H Self-Defense system which can cause MAJOR damage, pain, and disruption. You can combine it with and Eye Gouge and you have a...

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Powebuilding for fighters - Strength, Muscle Mass, and Athleticism

Powebuilding for fighters - Strength, Muscle Mass, and Athleticism

Powerbuilding for Fighters: Strength - Muscle Mass - Athleticism I recently heard of the term called "Powerbuilding" or "Powerblast" training. It is basically strength training, powerlifting, strongman training and bodybuilding combined into one. There have been some famous weightlifters, most notably Ronnie Coleman and Jimmy "Iron Bull" Pellechia who have been called Powerbuilders. For a long time I was lifting in a powerlifting mindset, but took about...

Martial Arts Strength Training

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MMA Fighting Assumptions that will get you Beated

MMA Fighting Assumptions that will get you Beated

Last weekend we had one of your brown belts in Kobukai Ju-jitsu test for his black belt. The black belt test is long, brutal test that lasts about 2 hours. You have to be able to demonstrate around 200 striking, throwing/takedowns, ground fighting, and weapons defense techniques. We have many of these techniques available in the H2H Combat System. The last part of the test is fighting. The tested will...

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Low Kicks for MMA and Self-Defense

Low Kicks for MMA and Self-Defense

When training martial arts you may come across two schools of thought when it comes to kicking for self-defense and/or mixed martial arts.

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Front Choke Defense - Spear Hand to Throat

Front Choke Defense - Spear Hand to Throat

The front choke is a common attack used to either threaten or seriously harm a victim. When it is most common is when used to pin a victim. against a wall, car, etc. It is also a common ground fighting attack. This particular response: The Spearhand, found in the H2H Combat System, can be used standing or on the ground to create an opening for more techniques....

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Open Guard - Circle Throw: Ground Fighting Defense

Open Guard - Circle Throw: Ground Fighting Defense

One of the most scariest places to be on the ground is actually on your back when your opponent is standing over. At the bottom of this article I'll share with you a nice technique to quickly toss your opponent over your head and then rain down some destruction from the top. But first, let's discuss ground fighting in general.

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  • Simplicity of Self-Defense

    Today I wanted to talk to you about simplicity in self-defense and/or real combat. Real Combat could be street combat or even MMA combat. What I want to make you…

  • Would you survive a Knife Attack? 3 Rules to live …

    The knife is one of the most common, easily concealed and readily available close combat weapons on the street and in war. The reality of facing a knife in combat…

  • Are you gaining muscle the WRONG way?

    Are you building muscle the wrong way? I remember when I first started lifting and training with weights. I had absolutely no idea what I was doing. One of my main…

  • 5x5 Muscle Building Routine

    Here's an article from Jason Ferruggia (author of Muscle Gaining Secrets) on the 5x5 program. The 5x5 method (five sets, five reps) is one of my favorites for putting…

  • Headbutts the Ultimate Self-Defense Weapon

    The headbutt is one of the effective weapons on the human body that if done properly become a fight ender, but done poorly, might turn into a bad day for…

  • The Overhook in Guard for Jiu-Jitsu and MMA

    I wanted to share with you one of my favorite attacking positions in Guard and Half Guard: The Overhook. I use this a lot in no-gi grappling, jiu-jitsu, self-defense…

  • The Power Fighter - Build Big Traps and Thick Nec…

    Nothing says power like a big set of traps and a thick neck. Think about it. When you’re out somewhere and you see a guy with massive traps…

  • Essential Illegal Cage Fighting Techniques for the…

    The C-grip is a very effective and devastating technique that can be used to end a fight or setup other techniques. Everyone serious about self protection must learn and practise…

  • Knife Stab Defense to Shoulder / Arm Break

    One of the most important aspects when dealing with a knife is preventing the knife from coming close to you. This techniques uses a good defense against a knife attack.…

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Street Fighting and MMA Techniques

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De La Riva Sweeps Rolling Opponent Over with Belt Sweep by Ricardo Dio…

De La Riva Sweeps Rolling Opponent Over with Belt Sweep by Ricardo Diogo

Ricardo Diogo De La Riva Sweeps Rolling Opponent Over with Belt Sweep from Ricardo Diogo De La Riva Guard Video Series

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Outside Guard Knee Across Belly Guard Series (Scissor Position) by Ran…

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Randy Bloom Outside Guard Knee Across Belly Guard Series (Scissor Position) from Randy Bloom Outside Guard Video Series

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Muay Thai Clinch Defense: Ju-Jitsu Throw - Jiu-Jitsu Self-Defense

Muay Thai Clinch Defense: Ju-Jitsu Throw - Jiu-Jitsu Self-Defense

One of the most practised martial arts in the world is Muay Thai, and the Muay Thai clinch can be DEVASTATING if you are on the wrong end of it. In...

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Boxing for MMA - Boxing Angles - Right Stepping by Joe Lauzon

Boxing for MMA - Boxing Angles - Right Stepping by Joe Lauzon

Boxing for MMA - Boxing Angles - Right Stepping from Joe Lauzon MMA Boxing Techniques Video Series

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Kicking Techniques Head Kicking by Rob McCullough

Kicking Techniques Head Kicking by Rob McCullough

Rob McCullough Kicking Techniques Head Kicking from Rob McCullough Kicking Techniques Video Series

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Braulio Estima - Invisible BJJ.

Braulio Estima - Invisible BJJ.

Learn BJJ from 3x world champion - Braulio Estima in this new weekly series. The best techniques - also the approach to the art by one of the best in...

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Basic Punch Defense Against a Street Brawler

Basic Punch Defense Against a Street Brawler

You've seen the professional boxers defend punches, but do you need to learn the same complicated moves? 90% of people are right handed, so in a street fight there is a...

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Knees Thrusting Knee Strikes Rear and Lead by Rob McCullough

Knees Thrusting Knee Strikes   Rear and Lead by Rob McCullough

Rob McCullough Knees Thrusting Knee Strikes Rear and Lead from Rob McCullough Knees Video Series

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Rodridgo Mederios Half Guard Basic Half Guard Sweep by Rodrigo Mederio…

Rodridgo Mederios Half Guard Basic Half Guard Sweep by Rodrigo Mederios

Rodridgo Mederios Half Guard Basic Half Guard Sweep from Rodrigo Mederios Half Guard Video Series

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Cage Takedown into D'arce Choke: MMA Technique

Cage Takedown into D'arce Choke: MMA Technique

Len Sonia demonstrates proper takedown technique against the cage, and a cool way to catch a D'arce choke.

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Outside Guard Attacks from Side by Randy Bloom

Outside Guard Attacks from Side by Randy Bloom

Randy Bloom Outside Guard Attacks from Side from Randy Bloom Outside Guard Video Series

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Striking From The Guard

Striking From The Guard

Brandon Kiser demonstrates a series of Arm Traps from the Guard. MMA Arm Trapping is a method of increasing the efficiency of striking techniques while in a grappling situation....

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Side Control Head and Arm Choke from Scarf Hold by Rinaldo Santos

Side Control Head and Arm Choke from Scarf Hold by Rinaldo Santos

Rinaldo Santos Side Control Head and Arm Choke from Scarf Hold from Rinaldo Santos Side Control Video Series

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Bas Rutten's Street Fighting - Part 9

Bas Rutten's Street Fighting - Part 9

This is part 9 of 11 out of 'Bas Rutten's Lethal Street Fighting Self Defence System' . "Win Any Street Fight"

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Jiu Jitsu Techniques: Arm Triangle Theory

Jiu Jitsu Techniques: Arm Triangle Theory

Taken from the seminar at Keith Owen's BJJ school in Boise Idaho. Some theory and different options from the mount.

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Boxing for MMA - Takedown Off a Kick by Joe Lauzon

Boxing for MMA - Takedown Off a Kick by Joe Lauzon

Boxing for MMA - Takedown Off a Kick from Joe Lauzon MMA Striking Video Series

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Flying triangle/inverted armbar - MMA Technique

Flying triangle/inverted armbar - MMA Technique

Len Sonia, BJJ black belt and well respected mma instructor demonstrates the flying triangle and inverted arm lock using using the underhook. He explains its application for both jiu jitsu...

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De La Riva Sweeps Demo Roll Opponent Over Head Sweep by Ricardo Diogo

De La Riva Sweeps Demo  Roll Opponent Over Head Sweep by Ricardo Diogo

Ricardo Diogo De La Riva Sweeps Demo Roll Opponent Over Head Sweep from Ricardo Diogo De La Riva Guard Video Series

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Neck Crank/Can Openner

Neck Crank/Can Openner

The Neck crank can be used as a submission or to break someone's closed guard. Submissions 101 Direct: Download over 230 Jiu-Jitsu, MMA and Grappling videos for your phone or...

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Arm Bar from Mounth Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Technique - Gregor Gracie -

Arm Bar from Mounth Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Technique - Gregor Gracie -

Gregor Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Techniques - Gregor shows a great method for securing an arm bar from back mount when you can't get in both hooks.

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Darce Choke Escape from Side Control

Darce Choke Escape from Side Control

This is a way to duck under from side control and hit the darce choke (aka brabo) on the way out. It combines an escape with a submission from under...

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Strongman training instructional video featuring the legendary 2 time Worlds Strongest Man ('97 & '99), Jouko Ahola. part 1/4

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Pre Fight Workout Grip Work by Chuck Liddell

Pre Fight Workout Grip Work by Chuck Liddell

Chuck Liddell Pre Fight Workout Grip Work from Chuck Liddell Pre-Fight Workout Video Series

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Forrest Griffin Strength Conditioning Coach Norm Turner

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Norm Turner is the Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Warrior Training Center, he trains great fighters like Forrest Griffin , Tim Credeur , Amir Sadollah , Evan Tanner ,...

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Pre Fight Workout Core Exercises Abs and Back by Chuck Liddell

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Chuck Liddell Pre Fight Workout Core Exercises Abs and Back from Chuck Liddell Pre-Fight Workout Video Series

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Forrest Griffin Strength Conditioning Norm Turner Part 2

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Norm Turner is the Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Warrior Training Center, he trains great fighters like Forrest Griffin , Tim Credeur , Amir Sadollah , Evan Tanner ,...

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Sandbag Training For Combat Athletes

Sandbag Training For Combat Athletes

Heavy Sandbag training is a must for combat athletes. It requires more muscle recruitment than normal lifting and challenges you to handle unstable loads

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Sledgehammer Circuit by Kevin Kearns

Sledgehammer Circuit by Kevin Kearns

Sledgehammer Circuit from Kevin Kearns Explosive Power Video Series

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Upper Body Plyometrics For Combat Sports

Upper Body Plyometrics For Combat Sports

Learn how to do plyometrics for the upper body in this free combat sports conditioning video from our expert martial arts trainer.

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Kettlebell Exercises For Sambo

Kettlebell Exercises For Sambo

Vadim Kolganov demomnstrates use of the Kettlebell.

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Agility Ladder Circuit by Kevin Kearns

Agility Ladder Circuit by Kevin Kearns

Agility Ladder Circuit from Kevin Kearns Explosive Power Video Series

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Pre Fight Workout Chest and Triceps Workout by Chuck Liddell

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