Instructional Self Defense Videos and DVDs

Bruce Lee's Fighting Method: Basic Training & Self Defense Techniques Video

Bruce Lee's Fighting

Bruce Lee, the legend of martial arts and motion pictures, first studied Wing Chun Kung Fu in Hong Kong under the tutelage of Yip Man.

When he came to the United States, Lee developed a concept of martial arts for the individual man that he labeled Jeet Kune Do - the way of the intercepting fist. His first book, The Tao of Jeet Kune Do, became a standard in the martial arts field.

It was followed by Bruce Lee’s Fighting Method – a series of four volumes complied by Lee’s friend and student M. Uyehara.

This DVD covers the first two volumes of Lee’s fighting method – Basic Training and Self-Defense Techniques. Topics include warm-ups, basic exercises, on-guard positions, footwork, power training, speed training and self-defense techniques. Demonstrating the techniques in this DVD presentation are Ted Wong and Richard Bustillo.

60 mins. (2008)
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Jim Wagner's Reality-Based Personal Protection: Knowledge Domain Video

Knowledge Domain

Jim Wagner introduced the term “reality-based” to the martial arts world through Black Belt in 1998. Knowledge Domain is everything you need to know about reality-based personal protection.

As one New York instructor put it, “This is the ‘missing link’ of the martial arts.” Concepts include the Jim Wagner Use-of-Force Ladder, the O.O.D.A. process, training-environment control and conflict rehearsal.

61 mins. (2008)
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Jim Wagner's Reality-Based Personal Protection: Defensive Tactics Video

Defensive Tactics

Defensive Tactics is based on easy-to-learn modern military and police techniques and training methods. This step-by-step program demonstrates threat zones, conflict stances, movements and arm strikes using the Jim Wagner piston concept.

Other topics include stopping power, arm blocks using the angle principle, effective leg strikes and counters, and ways to properly execute the head butt. Legal issues dealing with the use of force are also discussed.

49 mins. (2008)
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Jim Wagner's Reality-Based Personal Protection: Ground Survival Video

Ground Survival

Should you end up on the ground, Ground Survival will teach you how to use this otherwise undesirable position to your tactical advantage. Topics include the best method for hitting the deck, subject takedowns, tackle defense, the ground-conflict position and ways to generate powerful arm strikes from the ground.

Learn the latest police and military recovery methods for escape and evasion, how to use the environment to your advantage and how to get back on your feet.

60 mins. (2008)
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Jim Wagner's Reality-Based Personal Protection: Knife Survival Video

Knife Survival

The knife is the most common weapon used by criminals and terrorists, with the average knife attack lasting a mere five seconds. Knife Survival will take you step by step through the 12 angles of attack, the four primary blocks, the proper grip and the Jim Wagner knife-disarm rule.

Includes proven conflict drills designed to increase your speed and reaction time: the feeding drill, the one-for-one drill and the freestyle drill.

60 mins. (2008)
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Jim Wagner's Reality-Based Personal Protection: Handgun Survival Video

Handgun Survival

Whether you deploy it for home defense or to disarm a criminal or terrorist in a self-defense situation, knowing how to use a handgun is a must in today’s violent world.

Handgun Survival goes beyond safety and shooting fundamentals, using modern police and military techniques and training methods. Learn how to use non-lethal air guns and eye protection in home-defense rehearsals.

Perfect for martial artists wishing to integrate firearms training with personal protection.

45 mins. (2008)
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Jim Wagner's Reality-Based Personal Protection: Crime Survival Video

Crime Survival

Personal protection goes beyond the proverbial bar fight. It’s about surviving modern criminal conflicts such as strong-arm and armed robbery, carjacking, gang violence, assault and battery, caustic chemical attacks and other assaults.

Crime Survival includes step-by-step instructions for protecting other people the way bodyguards do. Learn about police contact, courtroom survival, the Jim Wagner gun-disarm rule and ways to survive multiple-assailant attacks.

46 mins. (2008)
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Jim Wagner's Reality-Based Personal Protection: Terrorism Survival Video

Terrorism Survival

What would you do if you were caught in the middle of a grenade attack or if a co-worker went on a shooting spree? Terrorism Survival is not just a lecture about these things; it is a detailed, step-by-step prescription for dealing with such incidents.

Jim Wagner, a former counterterrorist agent with the U.S. government, brings you his tips for public-transportation survival and pre-conflict positioning, as well as advice for dealing with bomb threats and other high-risk incidents.

42 mins. (2008)
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Jim Wagner's Reality-Based Personal Protection: Women's Survival Video

Women's Survival

As our society grows increasingly violent, so do attacks on women. Women’s Survival is the most comprehensive personal-protection system available to women today.

Detective Joanna Clark will demonstrate police and military-based hit-and-escape tactics, ground escapes, basic weapons training and how to diffuse potentially dangerous situations that could lead to sexual assault.

44 mins. (2008)
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Philippine Fighting Arts by Julius Melegrito Vol. 1:
Single-Stick Tactics and Applications Video

DVD Only - $29.99

Philippine Fighting Arts presents in-depth theory and practical application of the Philippine arts of arnis, kali and escrima.

In Volume 1, you'll learn Single-Stick Tactics and Applications. This exciting new series from Master Julius Melegrito, founder of the Philippine Martial Arts Alliance, features topics such as proper holds, stick construction, striking patterns, applied footwork, blocking, counterstrikes, disarms, locking and choking, coordination drills, partner drills and sticks against empty hands.

This DVD features high-energy sequences which clearly correlate Philippine fighting techniques with real-world scenarios such as car-window attacks, ATM assaults, chokes from behind and more!

90 mins. (2008)
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Philippine Fighting Arts by Julius Melegrito Vol. 2:
Double-Stick Tactics and Applications Video

DVD Only - $29.99

Philippine Fighting Arts presents in-depth theory and practical application of the Philippine arts of arnis, kali and escrima.

In Volume 2, you’ll learn Double-Stick Tactics and Applications. This exciting new series from Master Julius Melegrito, founder of the Philippine Martial Arts Alliance, features topics such as proper holds, stick construction, striking patterns, applied footwork, blocking, counterstrikes, disarms, locking and choking, coordination drills, partner drills and sticks against empty hands.

This DVD features high-energy sequences which clearly correlate Philippine fighting techniques with real-world scenarios such as car-window attacks, ATM assaults, chokes from behind and more.

110 mins. (2008)
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Philippine Fighting Arts by Julius Melegrito Vol. 3:
Knife Tactics and Applications Video

DVD Only - $29.99

Philippine Fighting Arts presents in-depth theory and practical application of the Philippine arts of arnis, kali and escrima.

In Volume 3, you'll learn Knife Tactics and Applications. This exciting new series from Master Julius Melegrito, founder of the Philippine Martial Arts Alliance, features topics such as proper holds, stick construction, striking patterns, applied footwork, blocking, counterstrikes, disarms, locking and choking, coordination drills, partner drills and sticks against empty hands.

This DVD features high-energy sequences which clearly correlate Philippine fighting techniques with real-world scenarios such as car-window attacks, ATM assaults, chokes from behind and more.

100 mins. (2008)
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Phil Ross' Street Combat Mixed Martial Arts: The Complete Collection 4-Video Set

DVD Only - $59.99

A 4-DVD - 1 CD collection designed to teach you Mixed Martial Arts while you get fit!

Includes S.A.V.E. Level 1: Learn footwork, kicks, punches and defensive tactics with this great beginner workout.
Fit 2 Fight: 90 minutes of heart-pumping, muscle-building fitness skills for the intermediate level martial artist. Includes segments on grappling and defensive tactics.
Combat Ready: Advanced students will be challenged with this workout that includes high level combinations, defensive tactics and grappling.
Let's Sweat: The ultimate fitness challenge includes one hour of routines designed to rip your muscles, increase your flexibility and improve your cardio strength as you get ready to fight!
Audio CD, Powerful Spirit: You will maximize your training through empowerment and relaxation with this mental conditioning CD.

313 mins. (2008)
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Bully 911: Stop Being a Victim Video

DVD Only - $19.99

Being bullied is a nightmare for a kid and how you handle it will make all the difference for your child. The first rule is to run away; the second rule is to use your words; the third ... you learn Self-Defense.

Bully 911 is a unique DVD developed by Seventh Degree Black Belt holder Johnny Gyro and Noel Gyro. This empowering DVD is simple to learn, easy to use and designed to make children feel considerably more confident when coping with bullies by teaching them the tools to escape without getting hurt.

Simple techniques will be taught (no martial arts experience necessary) to allow children to defend against chokeholds, hair pulling, arm grabs, and more. As parents, we are expected to have all the answers for our children, especially when it comes to their well-being. Unfortunately, many parents do not have any experience when it comes to teaching their children what to do to protect themselves when Mom or Dad cannot be there to help them.

Noel and Johnny Gyro have spent years working with children and parents to provide viable, sensible, and easy to learn options to the prevalent problem of bullying. Johnny and Noel hear the same concerns and fears from parents year after year. This is why BULLY 911 is for you!

With years of hands-on experience with their own children plus the thousands of children that they have taught over the years, Johnny and Noel provide viable answers, options, and solutions for you and your child. The DVD includes a bonus feature with an extensive forum on bullies and bullying that addresses all issues of bullying with parents, kids, and child psychologists and provides defense techniques for victims to defend themselves from bullies, when all else fails.

86 mins. (2007)
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Live to Tell About It: Self Defense Techniques for Women Video

DVD Only - $19.99

A violent crime occurs every 22 seconds and many are targeted toward women.

Live to Tell About It is the essential self defense DVD that every woman needs. Taught by a woman for women, Live to Tell About It is the first DVD to take a no-nonsense step-by-step approach to teaching women of all ages, sizes, and physical abilities to techniques they need to avoid becoming a victim of criminal acts.

You don’t need to know martial arts to master the simple self defense techniques taught in this DVD, which is packed with valuable tips you can use to become more prepared and to feel confident and empowered anywhere you are.

Live to Tell About It teaches you what to do instinctively to create an immediate window of escape regardless of the situation, from verbal and non-life threatening attacks to chokeholds, arm-grabs and attacks from criminals using a knife or a handgun. The techniques are designed especially for women and are easy to learn – all in the privacy, comfort and safety of your own home.

55 mins. (2007)
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Ultimate Self Defense Workout: Survive a Violent Environment with Phil Ross Video

DVD Only - $19.99

The Ultimate Self Defense Workout is the beginning level in the S.A.V.E (Survive A Violent Environment) series created and developed by Hall of Fame Martial Artist and fitness professional Master Philip G. Ross, BGS, CPT, MMA.

This Level 1 DVD features a combination of defensive movements and tactics in a high energy, low impact workout format, making this program applicable to audiences encompassing the full range of fitness levels.

Master Philip G. Ross was the National Amateur Kickboxing Champion, an eight-time NJ State Gold Medalist, a National Greco-Roman Wrestling silver medalist, is a member of three Martial Arts Halls of Fame and has trained his students to hundreds of championship titles. In addition, Master Ross has instructed Federal Marshals, as well as numerous police agencies and private security forces.

In addition to the martial arts and self defense application, Master Ross is a certified personal trainer and a celebrated fitness enthusiast. The S.A.V.E Self Defense Workout Program was bred from his wealth of experience.

51 mins. (2007)
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Ultimate Self Defense Workout: Fit 2 Fight with Phil Ross Video

DVD Only - $19.99

Fit 2 Fight is the Intermediate Workout in the S.A.V.E. (Survive A Violent Environment) series created and developed by Hall of Fame Martial Artist & fitness professional Master Philip G. Ross, BGS, CPT, MMA.

WARNING - This DVD contains material and techniques that can cause serious injury or death.

Fit 2 Fight is not only an incredible workout geared toward developing IT (Instinctive Technique) with over 320 kicks, 600 punches, 460 assorted strikes and 120 blocks, but also has ten easy to apply grappling techniques and 13 street effective defensive tactics!

You’ll learn the training methods and application of techniques that have enabled Master Ross (victorious in over 300 bouts) and his students to enjoy such great success.

96 mins. (2007)
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Ultimate Self Defense Workout: Combat Ready with Phil Ross Video

DVD Only - $19.99

Combat Ready is the Advanced Workout (Level 3) in the S.A.V.E. (Survive A Violent Environment) series created and developed by Hall of Fame Martial Artist & fitness professional Master Philip G. Ross, BGS, CPT, MMA.

Master Ross turns the training up a notch with more combinations and techniques then ever before! Combat Ready arms you with 12 higher level defensive tactics against both armed and unarmed assailants. The eight grappling maneuvers, and their variations, are designed to finish off your opponent in seconds. IT (Instinctive Technique) is taken to a new level with the employment of over 640 kicks, 240 strikes, 920 punches and 120 blocks. The movement and combinations utilized during this workout will give you the muscle memory capable of responding with a flurry of techniques when facing an assailant. All of this is accomplished while toning your body and increasing your cardiovascular system.

105 mins. (2007)
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Ultimate Fitness Challenge: Let's Sweat with Phil Ross Video

DVD Only - $19.99

Let’s Sweat - The Ultimate Fitness Challenge is a pure fitness DVD from the S.A.V.E. (Survive A Violent Environment) Workout Series created and developed by Hall of Fame Martial Artist & Fitness Professional Master Philip G. Ross, BGS, CPT, MMA.

Let's Sweat contains five great cardio and body toning workouts in one. It develops the stabilizers, core, endurance and musculature crucial to successful implementation of Phil’s defensive tactics.

With over 30 years of training knowledge cultivated from Martial Arts, Boxing, Wrestling, Ballet, Weight Training and Personal Training, Master Ross is a successful competitor and performer in all of the aforementioned arenas. The knowledge base that he combined for the Let’s Sweat DVD is both wide & deep and will challenge and motivate you to the highest levels of success.

Contained in this program:
The 12 Minute Workout – All that you need is a rope & desire!;
Rope Stretching – Take your flexibility to a new level, without high priced machines;
The Wall – Work your butt, stabilizers, core, abs & increase your flexibility;
Yoga Stretching - Improve your lower back health; strengthen core & expand your breathing capacity with this segment;
Butt Blaster – Does exactly what the name implies. This series of exercises help you to lift & round your butt, develop the stabilizers in your hips & legs – again without the use of high priced machines or fancy contraptions;
Cool Down – A great way to end ANY workout. Bring down your heart rate & capitalize on the fat burning exercises performed in this final section.

105 mins. (2007)
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Combatant - Extreme Self Defense Video

DVD Only - $29.99 17.99

Combatant Extreme Self Defense is the DVD that offers a different kind of self defense system; the power to choose a system that works best for YOU.

Self-defense has become a hot topic in our world as stress levels rise and violence increases. Arm yourself with the most powerful techniques taught by four of the most influential martial arts masters: Bill Kipp, Founder of Fast Defense, Grand Tuhon Leo T. Gaje Jr., Pekiti Tirsia, Moni Aizik, Founder of Combat Survival Military Krav Maga and SIFU Michael Casey, EBMAS Wing Tzun.

Watch how the masters demonstrate their method for maximum extreme self-defense from the nine real life compelling scenarios. These men could enhance your martial arts knowledge or even save your life. YOU be the judge.

137 mins. (2006)
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Combat Executions for Real Life Situations Video

DVD Only - $13.95

This is not your ordinary self defense video you would find anywhere. For the FIRST TIME EVER you will witness demonstrations performed by one of the world's finest Tae Kwon Do Grand Masters Kee Young Choi and his students.

Not only is Grand Master Choi a black belt holder but an action movie star who has choreographed and performed countless fight scenes and demonstrations in western and eastern martial arts films.

This DVD is presented in the style of classic martial arts cinema combined seamlessly with the techniques of modern self defense. He truly will show you how to unleash your inner dragon!

50 mins. (2006) Grand Master Kee Young Choi
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Jiu Jitsu for the Streets Video

DVD Only - $19.95

The world can be a tough place and so can your neighborhood. Learning self defense to protect yourself can be the very skill you need to fight your way out of a very dangerous situation.

Gene Simco, renowned Jiu Jitsu expert has put together this easy to learn instructional DVD so anyone looking for effective self defense techniques can find it here. Its Jiu Jitsu for the Streets!

145 mins. (2006) Gene Simco
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Easy Techniques for Self Defense: Ultimate Guide to Protecting Yourself Video

Protecting Yourself

In Easy Techniques for Self Defense, Gene Simco demonstrates an assortment of effective self defense techniques that any one can apply in threatening situations.

With an easy approach to self defense when physical confrontations are unavoidable, you can train yourself in an automatic, instinctive, reliable response to virtually any form of attack. This easy approach does not require size, strength, or speed. It requires you to use your brain and practice constantly.

This lesson includes a supplemental segment on techniques for law enforcement and other professionals, which they use to subdue and restrain their attackers as well as defend themselves.

90 mins. (2006)
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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Video

DVD Only - $19.95

This 2-DVD set presents the most effective fighting systems that really work in uncertain environments and on hard surfaces.

Instructed by the leading American author of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu books and internationally recognized instructor, Gene Simco, who uses his expertise and years of experience in multiple martial arts disciplines to help both beginners and advanced students, regardless of style and age, understand what to expect and how to prevail in frightening life situations.

200 mins. (2006)
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S.A.V.E. Survive a Violent Environment Vol. 1: Fitness and Self Defense Video

DVD Only - $26.99 $16.19

The S.A.V.E. Self Defense Fitness Program was created by Martial Arts Master Philip G. Ross. The combination of defensive movements and tactics in a high energy, low impact format make this video unique and applicable to audiences encompassing the full range of fitness levels. It's great for technical knowledge and also for high-energy workouts that are fun and easy to learn.

51 mins. (2006)
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Women's Self Defense Video

DVD Only  - $14.99 $8.99

If you are looking for a simple and effective program to teach you self defense, this DVD is for you. Women Fight Back is the ultimate learning tool in women's self defense instruction.

This detailed program will instruct you on the simple movements and techniques of women's self-defense. Women Fight Back uses multiple angle shots to make learning as informative and comprehensive as possible. Instruction has been broken down into detailed sections that provide an excellent base for understanding the advanced techniques of women's self-defense. Each movement and technique is then demonstrated to show how effective they can be in real-life situations. The lessons learned in Women Fight Back provide you with skills that can act as insurance. You hope you'll never need them, but if you do, you'll have the necessary training to defend yourself.

55 mins. (2004)
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Wing Chun: Self Defense Video

DVD Only  - $14.99

Wing Chun is widely recognized as one of the fastest styles in the world. It has a speed and directness of action that is difficult to match. Ideal for self-defense, as a starting point for further study of Martial Arts, or simply as a hobby, Wing Chun is both challenging and rewarding and can be practiced anywhere.

This DVD is based solely on Wing Chun as a self defense art. It draws on all three of the original forms, but there is little or no training in specific movements or the forms themselves. Instead, the training is centered on real life application and situations that may arise.

In its original form, Wing Chun is already an outstanding self defense art, but by drawing on his own extensive knowledge, Sifu Wong has created this Wing Chun hybrid to speed learning and make the techniques simple and most importantly, practical for all.

Making use of a partner for much of the training you will learn how to apply the techniques to people rather than dummies or in thin air. This form of teaching helps you to understand the energies and forces involved. It also demonstrates how the techniques do not require great strength or flexibility to be able to use.

Aimed to be an introduction to self defense, Wing Chun: Self Defense will give you an insight into the world of self preservation and martial arts that is available to everyone but exploited by few.

75 mins. (2004) Sifu Wong
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Wing Chun: Fighting Art Video

DVD Only  - $14.99

Dealing with the very core of Wing Chun in it's original intended capacity as a fighting art, this DVD will take you into the combat world of the lightning fast and devastatingly powerful Wing Chun Martial Art.

Wing Chun: Fighting Art gets straight to the point and is solely concerned with winning the fight and surviving the situation. The DVD focuses on some of the most important and best techniques from each of the three original forms. Using 45 techniques, it shows you the applications both offensively and defensively, taking you to the highest possible level in your Wing Chun combat-based training. You will learn how to make the most effective use of the techniques taught and apply them in the real world. Master Wong guides you through real time, full force training using partners to learn what it is like to feel the situation and recognize the forces involved, giving you the ability to deal quickly and forcefully with any opponent.

This DVD also includes the full Wing Chun system, sil lim tao, chum Kiu, biu Jee and 116 wooden dummy form and applications. Filmed as always to the highest standards and with Master Wong at his most impressive, this DVD is a must for any serious Wing Chun practitioner.

75 mins. (2004) Master Wong
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