If you are looking to learn the art of self defense so that you could defend yourself and your family, there is nothing like the martial arts. With so many learning options available, you can be spoilt for choice easily. Besides the traditional martial arts school, you can also master the intricacies of martial arts while you are relaxing at home through martial art DVDs.

These martial arts DVDs have gained tremendous popularity with fans of martial arts as they are made by renowned and acknowledged masters of the field. Unlike martial art movies which are done mostly with camera skills to create many ‘dramatic’ stunts, DVDs offer you real life situations and teaches you real skills to counter any combative situation.

While there are plenty of instructional martial arts DVDs in the market which can be bought both at online and offline stores, there are two martial arts DVDs which are particularly popular and they are

1. Lock On Shoulder and Joint Locking Techniques by Alain Buresse (3 in a series) and
2. Frank Cucci’s Unarmed Combat Course.

Lock On Shoulder and Joint Locking Techniques by Alain Buresse
In the Lock on series of 3 DVDs Alain creates a seminar-type of environment where you feel that you are actually sitting in front of a martial arts teacher. It is pretty different from many other instructional martial arts DVDs in the market.

This DVD primarily focuses on teaching you joint and shoulder locking techniques. The best part about this martial arts DVD is that the instructions are fairly simple and easy to follow. It contains several repetitions so that you can understand the art of shoulder lock quickly and learn to execute each of these techniques with ease.

In volume 3 of the Lock On Series called Joint Locking Essentials, the instructor teaches you how to use the techniques properly to exercise control over the opponent. The DVD not only shows you the techniques repeated several times in slow motion but shows you the application of such techniques as well as the various types of shoulder locks.

Like any other instructional DVDs, this series allow you to repeat or rewind any section which you found difficult to follow and repeat your actions, till you feel that you have mastered the art. Alain in this DVD mixes the art of joint techniques along with several other movements like punching, throwing, kicking, etc.

Lock On: Joint Locking Essentials: Wrist Locks with Alain Burrese

Frank Cucci’s Unarmed Combat Course
One very important aspect which you must look for when you decide to buy any martial arts DVD is to check the credentials of the maker or instructor. For instance, in the DVD where you learn self defense techniques from Frank Cucci’s Unarmed Combat Course, you are being taught by a true maestro.

Frank Cucci is an acknowledged pioneer in developing hand to hand fighting skills for the Navy Seals. He is also the Chief Instructor of the Naval Special Warfare Unarmed Combat Course. He was a Seal himself for 12 years including 4 years on Seal Team Six which is regarded the top of the top in terms of expertise and skills. So when you learn the art of unarmed combat from such a master, there is no way but to excel in your chosen field.

Unarmed Combat Course Navy Seal Frank Cucci
Self Defense Fighting Dvd

Martial arts DVDs are excellent investments when you are obsessed to master the art and feel like knowing more directly from maestros. Most of us can not access these super talents in real life. For martial arts aficionados like us, there is nothing like watching and learning the techniques from a martial arts DVD.