Martial Arts Demonstration Techniques

Martial arts schools often give demonstrations in order to highlight the skills of their students, compete against other schools at tournaments and/or to attract new students. Demonstrations use empty hand techniques (i.e. kicks and punches), self-defense scenarios, martial arts weapons, breaking techniques, etc.

This section focuses on some of the well-known techniques used in martial arts demonstrations. It should give you ideas on how to enhance your next demonstration.

Empty Hand & Foot Demonstration Techniques

• Breaking Techniques - Martial arts students often use breaking techniques (i.e. breaking a wooden board with a spinning hook kick) during demonstrations.

Weapon Demonstration Techniques

• Bo Staff Techniques - The Bo is a favorite weapon used during martial arts demonstrations.
• Nunchaku Techniques - "How to" instructions and videos for Nunchaku spins, strikes, etc.
• Sai Techniques - "How to" instructions and videos for Sai spins, strikes, etc.