The Martial Arts Coach

Opening up the gateways to the creative side of Martial Arts

Drills For Learning Self Defense

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

Indian Wrestling Exercises

A look at the exercise routines of a traditional Indian wrestling group.

Train Slow to Learn Fast

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

Taking the Fall

Fear of falling can be an impediment to learning break falling. We need to relax and trust our partners.

Block, Trap and Counter Drills Part II

Coach Freedman explains the rhythms and beats in martial arts movement.

Throwing Concepts Part II

Listen as Coach Freedman coaches his students on the advantages of using leverage and technique over physical strength in their throws.

Footwork as The Path to Action

Coach Freedman demonstration how footwork leads us to action.

Block, Check and Counter Knife Drill

Coach Freedman demonstrates a knife flow drill for effective self defense.

Weapons Sensitivity Training Exercise

Coach Freedman demonstrates some re-direction and flow drills against knife and stick

Throwing Concepts

During a recent Jujutsu class, the students practice their rolls and break falls. This is followed by Coach Freedman explaining the importance of understanding the principle of throws. By practicing throws on different body types, the students see past the technique and gain practical insight to the concepts behind the throws.

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