One Step Self-Defense
Martial Arts Self-Defense Against Weapons - Any self-defense technique against an armed opponent should only be used as a last resort (because it is extremely difficult to beat an armed opponent). Attempt other options first (i.e. run away from danger).
- Various Taekwondo One Step Self-Defense Moves - These self-defense techniques are taught by a Korean Taekwondo Master. I always think of the "One Step" method as Taekwondo self-defense with training wheels. You learn the basics before moving up to more aggressive, complex & faster Taekwondo self-defense techniques. This system of training is used in many Taekwondo schools.
- Various Hapkido One Step Self-Defense Moves - This video shows you a number of Hapkido one step techniques.
- Basic One Step Self-Defense Techniques - This excellent 1947... yes, 1947 video illustrates many basic one step self-defense techniques. Try incorporating some of these techniques into your one step routines. The female instructor demonstrates a number of effective moves... plus you get to laugh at the old fashioned clothes and music. :)
- Defense against a Side Kick - This video shows a large number of Hapkido self-defense techniques used against an opponent's side kick. You can also use these techniques against other kicks (i.e. roundhouse or back kicks). A good video!
- Defense against a Roundhouse Kick - This Marine Corps technique teaches you how to defend against a roundhouse kick.
- Defense against a Hopping Side Kick - This video shows Aikido techniques used against a hopping side kick.
- Defense against a Back Kick - An Aikido technique against back kicks.
- Defense against a Wrist Grab - A Jiu Jitsu Master teaches you how to defend against a wrist grab.
- Defense against a Double Rear Wrist Grab - An Aikido Master teaches you how to defend against a double rear wrist grab.
- Defense against a Front Collar Grab - A Taekwondo Master shows you several methods of defense against a front collar grab.
- Defense against a Front Collar Grab or Neck Grab - A Judo instructor teaches you how to defend against a front collar or front neck grab.
- Defense against a Rear Shirt Grab - A Kung Fu self-defense move against a rear shirt grab.
- Defense against a Rear Grab - This Marine Corps technique shows you how to utilize a "rolling knee lock".
- Defense against a Waist Grab - A Jiu Jitsu Master teaches you how to defend against a waist grab.
- Defense against Front and Rear Grabs - A Krav Maga video that demonstrates front and rear grab defenses.
- Defense against a Front Hair Grab - A common situation is where someone has grabbed you by the hair. This video teaches you how to defend against a hair grab (front, side and rear).
- Defense against a Rear Hair Grab - This video teaches women how to defend against someone who has grabbed your hair from behind (i.e. grabbed your ponytail).
- Defense Against A Straight Punch - A Krav Maga instructor shows a simple defense against a straight punch.
- Defense Against A Hook Punch - A variety of defenses against a hook punch.
- Defense against a Front Choke - A Tai Chi expert shows you how defend against a front choke.
- Defense against a Front Choke - Here is another self-defense technique to use against a front choke.
- Defense against a Front Choke - An Aikido self-defense technique used against a front choke (which involves a wrist lock).
- Defense against a Side Head Lock - A Kung Fu self-defense move against a side head lock.
- Defense against a Head Clinch - Stomp the foot!
- Defense against a Rear Choke - A Krav Maga instructor teaches you how to defend against a rear choke. Watch how the "victim" throws up her arm in order to turn the attack to her advantage.
- Defense against a Rear Choke - A Kung Fu instructor teaches you how to escape from a rear choke. Similar but not identical to the Krav Maga approach.
- Defense against a Rear Naked Choke - Choking defenses shown by a Jujitsu instructor. The rear naked choke defense is in the second half of the video.
- Defense against a Rear Headlock - Defense against a rear headlock or rear naked choke.
- Defense against a Rear Headlock - This video shows a defense for women against a rear headlock or rear naked choke.
- Defense if someone has you on the ground - This video teaches you how to escape if an attacker has you on the ground.
- Defense if someone has you on the ground - Here is another ground self-defense video.
- Defense if someone has you on the ground - And another ground self-defense video.
- For more grappling & ground fighting techniques, please visit our Grappling section.
Martial Arts Self-Defense Against Weapons - Any self-defense technique against an armed opponent should only be used as a last resort (because it is extremely difficult to beat an armed opponent). Attempt other options first (i.e. run away from danger).
- Arm Lock Pin Against Club, Bat or Stick
- Shoulder Lock Against Club, Bat or Stick
- Krav Maga Defense Techniques against a Knife
- Krav Maga Defense Techniques against a Pistol
- Self-Defense Techniques against a Rifle