This video is from a “Self-Defence Workshop” we did last month. We practiced how to use elbow strikes in self-defence situations, and how to subdue your opponent afterwards, etc.
Martial Arts Techniques
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Japanese martial arts originally originated as techniques developed within the context of samurai warfare. Samurai had to continue fighting and winning even as they aged. The concepts and training systems that emerged from this context emphasised continuous improvement throughout one’s life. In modern society, we don’t have to fight and […]
In the early days of S.A.W in the 1980s, Shihan Aso was actively developing a grappling style useful for comprehensive combat. He recognised the importance of close-combat striking with clinching (especially elbows and knees) and defence & counter-takedowns against them. He then found that Muay Thai clinching techniques are effective, […]
Continuing from the previous video, I’m demonstrating how to get into techniques such as the Half Nelson to Cradle Choke, Leg Locks, and Crooked Head Scissors from the top quarter position.
This video is a continuation of the previous one, “Submission Arts Wrestling Top Quarter Position Basic Strategy Part 1 (Back Mount and Back Position)” and briefly explains “Chain Techniques” which are the basic attacking techniques from the “Top Quarter Position (Top Turtle Position)” that change depending on the opponent’s resistance. […]
We held a seminar after the S.A.W competition last month. This is a video showing just some parts of that seminar. SAW places emphasis on takedowns and throws, so in this seminar we practiced smooth transitions from takedowns to ground techniques and transitions to leg locks, heel hook variations. This […]
This is a video of me teaching a S.A.W class the basic technique for attacking from the Top Quarter Position (Top Turtle Position). This will be followed by Part 2 and Part 3.
Online Training Course for Martial Arts, Health & Fitness, and Self Development You will learn the details of the MMA ITO DOJO’s unique Striking technique “The Budo Footwork” The “Budo” footwork is to not rely on physical strength, but rely on breathing techniques and connect with the “Centre of our […]
“SAW standing techniques are the technique of handling those strikes and controlling them with grappling.” At a time when mixed martial arts had not yet been properly established, the SAW founder Shihan Hidetaka Aso created Submission Arts Wrestling with the desire to establish a grappling style that could be used […]
We have the SAW Online training course. ↓↓↓ You can learn the SAW learning system step by step through gradings, and can get the official SAW ranks by taking the online grading tests. You can continue to learn SAW and eventually earn an official black belt. It’s all online, so […]