The Martial Arts Coach

Opening up the gateways to the creative side of Martial Arts

Why I Train for Knife Self Defense

A recent knife attack in the news shows why it is good to train for knife self defense.

Sensei Nevaras: Why I train

Sensei Nevaras explains why he trains in martial arts.

Surviving Edged Weapons

Coach Freedman demonstrates techniques and drills to practice in surviving an edged weapons attack.

Drills For Learning Self Defense

Coach Freedman discusses the necessity of drills in martial arts practice.

Cane Fighting Techniques

Coach Freedman demonstrates cane self defense techniques.

Train Slow to Learn Fast

Coach Freedman compares learning jujutsu to learning to drive in a NASCAR race.

From the Vault – Gun Defense

Here is a video of me back in 1995 doing Gun Defense drills. I actually had guns pulled on me growing up in Boston Mass. These ideas do work well and yes there are people who walk up on you and get close, then pull out a gun and hold you up. I have never [...]

Is Your Martial Art Effective?

Is your martial art going to be effective in a real self defense situation?

Coming Up – February Self Defense Workshop

Join Coach Freedman for a self defense workshop.

Knee Walking and Ground Fighting

Coach Freedman demonstrates some basic defensive applications of shikko (knee walking) and some ground fighting defense.

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