Image by Getty Images via @daylife"The techniques used in martial arts do not involve any supernatural phenomena unlike those that are seen in movies and television programs. The viewers are made to believe that these masters can jump incredible heights and seem as light as a feather. Some of them can single-handedly take out a motley crew of goons without even breaking a sweat. While these antics are effective eye candies, in actual practice, the most effective self defense techniques are none of these stunts made on film.
Today, we can see many kinds of techniques used by martial artists. The following is a general idea of these techniques categorized for beginners so they will understand more about the moves that make martial arts extraordinary.
Blocks
This is the action of preventing an opponent's attempt of landing a strike. This is either done by the hand, the arm, or the legs.
Footwork and Stances
This basic skill in martial arts is a very effective self defense but is a skill that is the least thought off by martial artists. Modern professional fighters spend a lot of time perfecting this technique and stances are very important to both sports and traditional martial arts. Some examples of these stances utilized in Kung Fu are based on animals: the Snake, the Crane, the Horse, the Monkey, the Tiger, the Eagle, etc. There are also some that are based on human techniques like the Drunken technique.
Strikes
Striking in martial arts usually refers to the stand up offensive game which involves punches, kicks, chops, the use of elbows, knees, the head, the fingers, and thighs, among others. Of course, on top of this, striking can also be utilized in ground fighting.
Submissions
This kind of technique uses wrestling moves like joint locks, choke holds and many others. Generally, this maneuver is done on the ground though there are some who execute this standing up. The main idea is to make an opponent give up or submit. However, if the opponent refuses to give up during the execution of a submission hold, the effects can be deadly. Today, this is evident in Brazilian Ju Jitsu.
Takedowns
Takedown refers to taking an opponent on the ground. This can be accomplished by either using a wrestling move, such as single or double leg takedown, or using throws.
Throws
A throw is more defensive in nature and is a type of takedown. A throw is defined as a maneuver or technique whereby a practitioner locks up with an opponent and uses the opponent's strength against him by taking him down to the ground. This is what Judo is all about.
Today, we can see many kinds of techniques used by martial artists. The following is a general idea of these techniques categorized for beginners so they will understand more about the moves that make martial arts extraordinary.
Blocks
This is the action of preventing an opponent's attempt of landing a strike. This is either done by the hand, the arm, or the legs.
Footwork and Stances
This basic skill in martial arts is a very effective self defense but is a skill that is the least thought off by martial artists. Modern professional fighters spend a lot of time perfecting this technique and stances are very important to both sports and traditional martial arts. Some examples of these stances utilized in Kung Fu are based on animals: the Snake, the Crane, the Horse, the Monkey, the Tiger, the Eagle, etc. There are also some that are based on human techniques like the Drunken technique.
Strikes
Striking in martial arts usually refers to the stand up offensive game which involves punches, kicks, chops, the use of elbows, knees, the head, the fingers, and thighs, among others. Of course, on top of this, striking can also be utilized in ground fighting.
Submissions
This kind of technique uses wrestling moves like joint locks, choke holds and many others. Generally, this maneuver is done on the ground though there are some who execute this standing up. The main idea is to make an opponent give up or submit. However, if the opponent refuses to give up during the execution of a submission hold, the effects can be deadly. Today, this is evident in Brazilian Ju Jitsu.
Takedowns
Takedown refers to taking an opponent on the ground. This can be accomplished by either using a wrestling move, such as single or double leg takedown, or using throws.
Throws
A throw is more defensive in nature and is a type of takedown. A throw is defined as a maneuver or technique whereby a practitioner locks up with an opponent and uses the opponent's strength against him by taking him down to the ground. This is what Judo is all about.
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