Looking for a good quick way to learn self defense/close combat from home?

Question

does anyone have a good FREE website that is a good learning tool for self defense/close combat techniques?

Answer 1

1) Do not learn from Television, this includes any of the  "real" fighting shows. UFC etc..etc..

2) it is extremely difficult to learn from home without a Sensei (teacher)

3) You can learn some BASIC self defense like arm locks or wrist locks, or even how to punch properly.

In terms of techniques, I wouldn't advise learning this from home.

I am a martial arts instructor, I work at a dojo, its what I do. Even watching The master's do a technique, without the understanding or principal, you could badly hurt yourself or others.

Its like any other skill, its best to learn from someone who knows.

Answer 2

look up techniques on line and throw on some gloves and you and your friends kick the c**p out of each other. I think this will help you defend your self from maybe 30% of the population. if you are for real about defending your self you have to take classes

Answer 3

1. Watch the UFC

2. Read about and get books on Amazon.

3. Look for videos of basics on utube.

Answer 4

There are no quick ways, and unless you find an instructor that will go to your home, you can't learn from home.

You can learn theory, that's pretty much it.

good luck!

Answer 5

I have three suggestions for you:

Try not to learn from home, you will not learn what you need.

IF YOU MUST, here are two resources;

http://www.socalmartialarts.com (find the 1001 submissions link, its a great book)

or go to the newwarrior.com ; lots of videos there