Taekwondo Self-Defense Techniques

As you progress in Taekwondo, you will learn a variety of self-defense techniques in order to deal with real-life situations (such as someone grabbing you in a head lock). You will be taught techniques that come from a variety of sources (because as my Taekwondo Master states "All martial arts lead eventually to the same point"). Therefore, I have collected a number of free self-defense online video tutorials from a wide range of martial arts including Kung Fu, Aikido, Krav Maga, Karate, Jiu Jitsu, Judo, MMA, Hapkido and of course Taekwondo.

* You should also read some of these popular self-defense books. See if they are available in your library. Or explore these self defense videos.

Defenses Against Kicks

• Defense against a Roundhouse Kick - This Marine Corps technique teaches you how to defend against a roundhouse kick.

• Defense against a Side Kick - This video shows a large number of Hapkido self-defense techniques used against an opponent's side kick. You can also use these techniques against other kicks (i.e. roundhouse or back kicks). A good video!

• Defense against a Back Kick - An Aikido technique against back kicks.

Defenses Against Grabs

• Defense against a Wrist Grab - A Jiu Jitsu Master teaches you how to defend against a wrist grab.

• Defense against a Double Rear Wrist Grab - An Aikido Master teaches you how to defend against a double rear wrist grab.

• Defense against a Front Collar Grab - A Taekwondo Master shows you several methods of defense against a front collar grab.

• Defense against a Front Collar Grab or Neck Grab - A Judo instructor teaches you how to defend against a front collar or front neck grab.

• Defense against a Rear Shirt Grab - A Kung Fu self-defense move against a rear shirt grab.

• Defense against a Rear Grab - This Marine Corps technique shows you how to utilize a "rolling knee lock".

• Defense against a Waist Grab - A Jiu Jitsu Master teaches you how to defend against a waist grab.

Defenses Against Chokes

• Defense against a Front Choke - A Tai Chi expert shows you how defend against a front choke.

• Defense against a Rear Choke - A Krav Maga instructor teaches you how to defend against a rear choke. Watch how the "victim" throws up her arm in order to turn the attack to her advantage.

• Defense against a Rear Choke - A Kung Fu instructor teaches you how to escape from a rear choke. Similar but not identical to the Krav Maga approach.

Defenses Against Headlocks

• Defense against a Side Head Lock - A Kung Fu self-defense move against a side head lock.

• Defense against a Head Clinch - Stomp baby!

However, please DO NOT practice these self-defense techniques on your brother or sister (as someone can get hurt)! Only practice them at your Taekwondo school under the supervision of your Taekwondo Master.