By: Jason Maxwell
Submitted: 2010-10-28 01:13:04 | Word Count: 442
Unlike those that are seen in movies, the techniques used by martial artists do not involve magic. We, the viewers, are just fooled by special effects. Some of them can single-handedly take out a motley crew of goons without even breaking a sweat. This is because these are great eye candies and it is what viewers want. But in actuality, none of these stunts shown in films are effective self defense techniques.
Today, we can see many kinds of techniques used by martial artists. Here are some techniques categorized for beginners for better understanding about the moves used in martial arts that make it amazing.
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Blocks
This is the action of preventing an opponent's attempt of landing a strike. You can use your legs, arms, or hands.
Footwork and Stances
Footwork is a skill which is the least thought of in a martial artist. But this basic skill is very essential in effective self-defense. Professional fighters need to spend a great degree of time working on these techniques. On top of these, stances are imperative 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. Several of these are influenced by human behavior like the Drunken Technique.
Strikes
This technique pertains to the stand up offensive game that includes kicks, punches, chops, the use of ones elbows, knees, head, fingers and many more. Of course, on top of this, striking can also be utilized in ground fighting.
Submissions
A submission on the whole refers to joint locks, choke holds, and other wrestling moves. In general, these are performed down on the ground, although some moves can be executed while standing. The goal here is to make an opponent submit or give up. Of course, if the opponent will not give up during the employment of a submission hold, then fatal damage can occur. Today, this is evident in Brazilian Ju Jitsu.
Takedowns
Taking an opponent on the ground is a technique called takedown. One can use double leg or single leg take down and other wrestling moves or using throws to execute this technique.
Throws
A throw is more defensive in nature and is a type of takedown. This technique is a maneuver where in one locks up with an opponent and the strength of the opponent is used against him by pinning him down ot the ground. This is what Judo is all about.
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