Welcome to your free martial arts home workout series!
These 40 to 50 minute classes are full of practical, basic self-defense moves and my best advice for living a happy life. So, whether you’re a beginner or an old pro… welcome! 🙂
After the workout, don’t forget to check out my podcast for more martial arts wisdom on the go. Click here for that: Fight for a Happy Life!
But for now, let’s get this home workout started!
WORKOUT #1: HOW TO PUSH. This home workout focuses on the two-hand push — a simple, but powerful tool to make some space between you and trouble.
WORKOUT #2: HOW TO KICK. You can push danger away with your hands… or your foot! Get ready to challenge your balance while you kick up your fighting spirit.
WORKOUT #3: THE 1-2. Introducing a classic move — “The Ol’ 1-2”. This is probably the first fighting combination ever thrown by a caveman… and it still works!
WORKOUT #4: ELBOWS. Sometimes danger comes closer that we hoped… but don’t worry. Your elbows are ready for action!
WORKOUT #5: KNEES. Knees are even more powerful than elbows! So, grab a pillow and let’s get ready to blast away the bad guys!
WORKOUT #6: REVIEW & REPS. In this home workout, we’ll review the first five classes and rep them out. Get ready to sweat!
WORKOUT #7: HOW TO FALL. Falling is fun when you’re a kid, but scary when you grow up. In this lesson, we’ll work on reclaiming our comfort and confidence whether we’re standing up or falling down.
WORKOUT #8: HOW TO HEADBUTT. In self-defense, it’s crucial to use your head… not just to think, but to strike! Just be sure to follow these principles so you don’t hurt yourself more than the bad guy.
WORKOUT #9: HOW TO BLOCK. I don’t like the word “block”… mostly because the way many people practice blocking fails to stop an attacker from trying to hit them again and again. But we can fix that!
WORKOUT #10: THE HAMMER FIST. Punching with the knuckles is a skill that takes time to develop, but hitting with the bottom of the fist can be effective immediately! So, get ready — it’s hammer time!
WORKOUT #11: THE UPPERCUT. If you’re going to strike with the knuckles, the uppercut is a fairly safe punch to practice. Here are some tips to throw this punch wisely.
WORKOUT #12: REVIEW & REPS. This workout is a round-up of all the moves from the last five classes, #7-11. Get a sip of water and then let’s rock this 50-minute class!
WORKOUT #13: HOW TO YIELD. Yes, we must learn to fight fire with fire, but we should also learn to fight fire with WATER. In this session, we’ll explore the softer side of martial arts strategy.
WORKOUT #14: HOW TO SPRAWL. Before MMA, many martial artists never worried about being tackled to the ground. Well, times have changed! Join me for a 50-minute workout to help you stay on your feet.
WORKOUT #15: HOW TO THROW THE OVERHAND RIGHT. Here it is–the most powerful hand strike in all of martial arts. Follow the five pointers in this 52-minute workout and it will be even more effective for self-defense.
WORKOUT #16: GROUND ESCAPES. Falling down in a fight is bad. Falling down and getting pinned is WORSE! Here are the two most important moves you need to know to get a bad guy OFF you!
WORKOUT #17: HOW TO FEINT. Being fast and strong is great… but I’d much rather be SMART. In this workout, we’ll practice feinting–that’s where you fake one move to set up another move. Let’s get tricky!
WORKOUT #18: REVIEW & REPS. Here’s a combination of moves from home workouts #13-17. This is also the final class in the Martial Arts for Beginners series. Be sure to review these workouts often to keep your basics sharp!
Have a great workout!
If you enjoy these home workouts, thank you for sharing them with a friend. Or maybe send them my free 2-hour Self-Defense Basics Course!
Either way, let’s get more kind people training to fight for a happy life! 🙂