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AI martial arts prompts

30 martial arts techniques, from a front punch to a hip throw, shot the way fight scenes cover them. Each has an 8-second clip and the exact prompt that made it.

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How to write it, in short

  • Use four timed beats. Stance (0–2 s), Chamber (2–4 s), Strike (4–6 s), Recover (6–8 s).
  • Choose the coverage first. Open with the camera: “Opponent’s point-of-view shot”.
  • Name the chamber, surface and height. “knee pulled tight to her chest … her heel splits the board”.
  • Ask for “a single” technique. Then write the return to stance, or the strike repeats.
  • Ramp the speed at impact. Slow motion at contact, “back at real speed” after, and a reaction: “knocking him back a step”.
  • Keep the body readable. “Full body visible”, a backlight through haze, contrasting outfits.

All prompts

30 prompts
Front punch: The straight line01

Front punch

The straight line

Coverage Locked master in light shaftsSpeed Real time

Side-view medium-wide shot of a teenage Black girl karateka in a crisp white gi and brown belt in a sunlit wooden dojo, photoreal, locked camera at waist height. 0–2s: she stands in a long front stance, left fist guarding, right fist chambered at her hip. 2–4s: she steps forward, driving off her rear foot. 4–6s: her right fist shoots straight out once at solar-plexus height, twisting palm-down at full extension as her sleeve snaps. 6–8s: she pulls the fist back to her hip and holds the stance, exhaling. Throughout: full body visible head to toe, morning light through paper windows, polished floorboards, plain wall behind her, fixed camera.

Side punch: Horse stance, both sides02

Side punch

Horse stance, both sides

Coverage Symmetrical master, slow push-inSpeed Real time

Symmetrical front-facing wide shot of a middle-aged Korean taekwondo master in a black-trimmed white uniform, alone in an old wooden training hall at night, cinematic, slow push-in. 0–2s: he sinks into a deep horse stance, both fists chambered at his hips, eyes turning to his right. 2–4s: his right fist drives straight out to his right side at shoulder height, twisting palm-down, his sleeve snapping. 4–6s: it snaps back as his left fist punches straight out to the left side. 6–8s: both fists return to his hips and he holds perfectly still. Throughout: full body in frame, strong backlight through drifting haze, dust in the light beams, warm practical lamps, the camera creeping slowly closer.

Reverse punch: Power from the hips03

Reverse punch

Power from the hips

Coverage Locked master, black and whiteSpeed Slow motion

Three-quarter view medium-wide shot of an elderly Okinawan karate master with a white goatee and a faded black belt on a stone terrace above the sea at dawn, high-contrast black-and-white film look, slow motion, locked camera. 0–2s: he settles into a front stance, left hand extended as a guide. 2–5s: his hips turn sharply forward as his rear right fist drives straight out, the left hand pulling back to his hip at the same moment. 5–8s: he holds the extended punch perfectly still, then exhales. Throughout: full body visible, waves breaking softly far below, wind moving his gi, fixed camera.

Jab–cross: The one-two04

Jab–cross

The one-two

Coverage Over the coach's shoulderSpeed Real time

Three-quarter view medium-wide shot of a young Black British woman boxer with braided hair and red hand wraps working focus mitts with her coach in a busy boxing gym, photoreal, locked camera. 0–2s: she bounces lightly in an orthodox stance, hands up by her chin. 2–4s: she fires one left jab into the coach's left mitt, then one right cross into the right mitt, her rear heel pivoting and hips turning. 4–6s: she repeats the jab–cross, sharp and clean, the mitts popping back. 6–8s: she returns to her guard, chin tucked, eyes on the coach. Throughout: the coach seen from behind at the frame edge, her full body and feet visible, hanging bags and ring ropes blurred behind, warm tungsten light, fixed camera.

Hook: The tight arc05

Hook

The tight arc

Coverage Locked profile, slow motionSpeed Slow motion

Side-view medium-wide shot of a lean Mexican boxer in a grey hoodie throwing a single left hook into a heavy leather bag in a dim, gritty gym, photoreal, slow motion, locked camera. 0–2s: he sets his stance close to the bag, hands high. 2–4s: his lead hip and shoulder rotate together as his left arm swings in a tight horizontal arc, elbow bent at ninety degrees. 4–6s: the fist lands on the side of the bag, which buckles and swings away, dust lifting off the leather. 6–8s: his arm returns to guard as the bag sways back. Throughout: one hard work light overhead, chalk dust hanging in the air, full body visible, fixed camera.

Uppercut: Up from the legs06

Uppercut

Up from the legs

Coverage Low angle, speed rampSpeed Speed ramp

Low-angle shot from ring level of a muscular Irish woman boxer with a red ponytail landing a single right uppercut on a sparring partner in padded headgear, in a dark boxing ring under one hard overhead light, cinematic, slow camera push-in. 0–2s: the two circle at close range, gloves high. 2–4s: she dips at the knees, her right glove dropping just below her chin. 4–6s: in slow motion her legs drive up and the right glove rises vertically between his gloves, catching the chin of his headgear, sweat spraying off it. 6–8s: back at real speed, he stumbles back against the ropes as she resets her guard. Throughout: both fighters' upper bodies and her stance visible, haze in the top light, the crowd dark and blurred beyond the ropes.

Spinning backfist: Turn your back to win07

Spinning backfist

Turn your back to win

Coverage Wide master, slow motionSpeed Slow motion

Wide shot in an underground fight club lit by magenta and blue neon, a tall Dutch kickboxer with a shaved head lands a single spinning backfist on an opponent's raised guard, cinematic, the camera arcing around him as he spins. 0–2s: the two fighters face off in stance, the camera low at his side. 2–4s: he steps across and pivots on the balls of both feet, his back turning fully to his opponent, both feet staying on the floor. 4–6s: as he comes around, his right arm swings out straight at head height and the back of his fist cracks into the opponent's forearms, the camera arcing with the spin. 6–8s: the opponent staggers back and he settles into his stance, guard up. Throughout: full bodies visible, wet concrete reflecting neon, haze, slow motion through the spin.

Front snap kick: Knee up, foot out, knee back08

Front snap kick

Knee up, foot out, knee back

Coverage Kick into the lens (POV)Speed Slow motion

Opponent's point-of-view shot on a city rooftop at sunrise, a Brazilian woman in a black karate gi throws a single front snap kick straight toward the lens, cinematic, handheld. 0–2s: she faces the camera in a fighting stance, fists up, the skyline glowing behind her. 2–4s: her rear knee lifts high to her chest. 4–6s: her foot snaps straight toward the lens, ball of the foot first, stopping just short and filling the frame as the camera jolts back. 6–8s: she pulls the leg back, sets the foot down and holds her guard, staring down the lens. Throughout: warm orange backlight and lens flare, long shadows, slow motion during the kick, her full body visible before and after the kick.

Side kick: The heel through the board09

Side kick

The heel through the board

Coverage Profile master, speed rampSpeed Speed ramp

Wide profile shot of a young Vietnamese taekwondo athlete in a white uniform breaking a thick wooden board held by her instructor in a dark training hall at night, cinematic, locked camera with a speed ramp. 0–2s: she stands side-on to the board, one backlight carving her silhouette out of the haze. 2–4s: her rear leg chambers, knee pulled tight to her chest, foot turned edge-down. 4–6s: the action drops into slow motion as she drives the leg out sideways and her heel splits the board, splinters hanging in the air. 6–8s: back at real speed, the pieces drop and she re-chambers and lands in her stance. Throughout: both full bodies visible, polished floor reflecting the light, deep shadows.

Roundhouse kick: The shin swing10

Roundhouse kick

The shin swing

Coverage Ground-level slider, speed rampSpeed Speed ramp

Ground-level tracking shot at an open-air Muay Thai camp during a rainstorm, a Thai fighter with a braided cord headband throws a single rear roundhouse kick into a heavy bag, cinematic, the camera sliding low and slow. 0–2s: the camera glides past puddles toward him as he steps out at an angle, arms up. 2–4s: he pivots on the ball of his standing foot, his right arm swinging down. 4–6s: in slow motion his shin whips around and buries into the bag, a burst of rainwater exploding off the leather. 6–8s: at real speed the leg swings through and he resets, rain streaming off his shoulders. Throughout: full body in frame, rain lit by hard backlight, corrugated tin roof dripping, palm trees beyond.

Spinning back kick: Look, then piston11

Spinning back kick

Look, then piston

Coverage Over the target's shoulderSpeed Slow motion

Over-the-shoulder shot from behind a sparring partner holding a kick shield, an Iranian woman in a black taekwondo uniform and a sports hijab throws a single spinning back kick, in a dim training hall lit by a red exit sign and cool skylights, cinematic, slow motion. 0–2s: she faces the camera past the partner's shoulder in a fighting stance. 2–4s: she turns her back to him, eyes locking on the shield over her shoulder. 4–6s: her rear leg drives straight back like a piston, heel first, slamming the shield into the partner's chest and knocking him back a step, the camera jolting with him. 6–8s: she turns forward and lands in her stance, guard up. Throughout: her full body visible, the partner's shoulder and shield framing the left edge, dust drifting in the skylight beams.

Axe kick: Up high, chop down12

Axe kick

Up high, chop down

Coverage Low angle, tilt with the legSpeed Slow motion

Stylized 3D animated feature, low-angle shot of a stout older karate fighter with a grey crew cut in a navy gi performing a single axe kick in a lantern-lit wooden dojo at night, expressive animation, the camera tilting with the leg. 0–2s: he stands in a fighting stance, fists raised, the camera low near his feet. 2–4s: his straight right leg swings up in a high arc, the camera tilting up with it until the heel rises above his head against the lanterns. 4–6s: in slow motion the heel chops straight down, the camera following it to the floor, dust jumping off the boards. 6–8s: he settles into his stance with a sharp exhale. Throughout: full body in frame, warm lantern glow, polished floor reflections.

Outside crescent kick: The sole meets the palm13

Outside crescent kick

The sole meets the palm

Coverage Quarter orbitSpeed Slow motion

Slow orbiting shot in a stone courtyard at dawn, a Chinese wushu athlete in a red silk uniform performs a single outside crescent kick, cinematic, slow motion, the camera arcing a quarter circle around her. 0–2s: she stands upright, left palm raised in front of her face as a target, mist drifting past. 2–5s: her straight right leg sweeps up and across in a wide arc from inside to outside, the sole of her foot slapping her raised palm, silk rippling. 5–8s: the leg lowers smoothly and she finishes in a poised stance as the camera completes its arc. Throughout: full body visible, a carved wooden gate behind her, soft gold backlight through the mist.

Spinning hook kick: The heel comes around14

Spinning hook kick

The heel comes around

Coverage Locked wide, anime speed linesSpeed Slow motion

Hand-drawn 2D anime wide shot of a teenage girl martial artist with a short ponytail in a grey tracksuit performing a single spinning hook kick on an empty school rooftop at sunset, dynamic action animation, locked camera. 0–2s: she stands side-on in a fighting stance. 2–4s: she spins backward on her lead foot, turning her back to the target. 4–6s: her rear leg sweeps around high and straight, then her heel hooks sharply through the target line at head height, speed lines trailing the foot. 6–8s: she lands back in her stance, ponytail swinging. Throughout: full body in frame, orange sky, chain-link fence behind her, clean line art, fixed camera.

Flying side kick: Tuck, extend, land15

Flying side kick

Tuck, extend, land

Coverage Tracking dolly, speed rampSpeed Speed ramp

Side-view tracking shot in a dim warehouse at night, a lean woman stunt fighter in black leaps off a stack of wooden crates and lands a single flying side kick on an opponent's raised forearms, cinematic, the camera dollying alongside her. 0–2s: she takes two running steps along the floor, the camera tracking with her. 2–4s: she springs off the crates, both knees tucked in mid-air. 4–6s: in slow motion at the peak, her lead leg shoots out sideways, heel first, into the opponent's crossed forearms. 6–8s: at real speed he slides back across the floor and she lands in a crouch, then rises into her stance. Throughout: both full bodies in frame, shafts of blue moonlight through high windows, dust kicked up, haze.

Horizontal elbow: Slicing across16

Horizontal elbow

Slicing across

Coverage Tight handheldSpeed Speed ramp

Tight handheld shot inside a Muay Thai ring under hot overhead lights, a female Kenyan Muay Thai fighter, a young woman with short braids in a red sports top and red shorts, lands a single horizontal elbow on her trainer's thick pad, cinematic, the camera close and reactive. 0–2s: she steps in tight behind her guard, the camera bobbing with her movement. 2–4s: her hips and shoulders turn together, her right elbow rising to shoulder height. 4–6s: in slow motion the point of her elbow slices across into the pad, sweat flying off her arm, the camera shaking on impact. 6–8s: at real speed she resets her guard and steps back, breathing hard. Throughout: her head, shoulders and hips in frame, ring ropes and a dark crowd blurred behind, hard top light and haze.

Rising elbow: Straight up17

Rising elbow

Straight up

Coverage Two-shot, snap zoomSpeed Real time

Medium two-shot in a dim underground parking garage, a middle-aged South Asian woman self-defense instructor drives a single upward elbow strike as a man in a hoodie steps in close and grabs her shoulders, cinematic thriller, handheld camera with a snap zoom on impact. 0–2s: he lunges in from the right and grabs her shoulders. 2–4s: she drops her weight, bending her knees, hands rising near her face. 4–6s: she drives up from her legs and her right elbow rises vertically, stopping at his chin as his head snaps back. 6–8s: he staggers away and she steps back into a guarded stance, breathing hard. Throughout: both figures visible from the knees up, flickering fluorescent tubes, concrete pillars, green-grey light.

Clinch knee: Pull down, drive up18

Clinch knee

Pull down, drive up

Coverage Through the ropes, speed rampSpeed Speed ramp

Low-angle shot through the ring ropes at an outdoor Muay Thai camp, a Thai woman fighter lands a single straight knee into a thick belly pad worn by her trainer, cinematic, real speed dropping into slow motion on the knee. 0–2s: she grips the back of the trainer's neck with both hands, the camera low at the canvas. 2–4s: she pulls him down while leaning back, her right knee rising. 4–6s: in slow motion her hips thrust forward and the knee drives into the belly pad, sweat spraying in the sunlight. 6–8s: back at real speed she pushes away and returns to her stance. Throughout: both full bodies visible past the ropes in the foreground, bright tropical midday sun, palm leaves behind.

Flying knee: Leave the ground19

Flying knee

Leave the ground

Coverage Low hero angle, impact flashSpeed Slow motion

Cel-shaded comic-book 3D animation, low-angle hero shot in a graffiti-covered warehouse, a muscular fighter with a short mohawk launches a single flying knee into a tall kick shield held by a partner, bold ink outlines, slow motion with a white impact flash. 0–2s: he takes two quick running steps toward the shield, the camera low on the floor. 2–4s: he jumps off his left leg, his right knee swinging up as he rises over the camera. 4–6s: in mid-air the knee drives into the shield at chest height, a white impact frame flashing, ink speed lines bursting outward. 6–8s: he lands on both feet and raises his guard. Throughout: full body in frame, warm orange and teal palette, dust and paint flecks in the air.

Rising block: Above the forehead20

Rising block

Above the forehead

Coverage Over the attacker's shoulderSpeed Slow motion

Over-the-shoulder shot from behind a young male sparring partner throwing a downward hammer-fist strike, a woman in her sixties with short grey hair and a black belt meets it with a single rising block in a quiet dojo at dusk, cinematic, slow motion. 0–2s: she faces the camera in a front stance past his shoulder, calm. 2–4s: his fist swings down toward her head; her right forearm sweeps up across her face. 4–6s: her forearm stops just above her forehead, angled, and his strike glances off it as her left fist snaps back to her hip. 6–8s: she holds the block, eyes steady on his. Throughout: her full body visible, his shoulder and arm framing the left edge, low warm sun through paper screens, dust in the light.

Low block: Sweep and kiai21

Low block

Sweep and kiai

Coverage Low hero push-inSpeed Real time

Low-angle hero shot with a slow push-in of a nine-year-old boy with a yellow belt and an oversized white gi performing a single low sweeping block in a children's karate class, cinematic with a playful epic tone, photoreal. 0–2s: he stands in a front stance with a fiercely serious face, right fist raised near his left ear. 2–4s: his right forearm sweeps down and across his body to finish just above his front knee. 4–6s: he shouts a kiai as the other fist returns to his hip, his gi snapping. 6–8s: he holds the block and glances proudly toward the camera. Throughout: full body visible, a blurry row of other children behind him, warm backlight through tall windows like a movie hero shot, the camera creeping closer.

Slip and counter: Under it, then back22

Slip and counter

Under it, then back

Coverage Coach's POV, handheldSpeed Real time

Coach's point-of-view handheld shot in a crowded boxing gym, a Puerto Rican boxer in a white tank top slips the coach's slow mitt swing and counters into the other mitt, cinematic, real time. 0–2s: he bounces in his guard, eyes on the lens, the coach's mitts visible at the frame edges. 2–4s: the left mitt swings across the frame at his head; he bends at the knees and dips under it to the outside. 4–6s: he rises and fires one right cross into the right mitt just in front of the lens, the camera jolting. 6–8s: he resets his guard and nods, light on his feet. Throughout: the boxer visible from head to waist, hanging bags and ring lights blurred behind, warm tungsten light, sweat glistening.

Palm trap and punch: Clear the arm, close the line23

Palm trap and punch

Clear the arm, close the line

Coverage Profile two-shot, speed rampSpeed Speed ramp

Tight two-shot in profile on a city rooftop at dusk, an older Wing Chun teacher with silver hair and a young male student in black kung fu jackets trade a fast trapping exchange, cinematic, real time dropping into slow motion on the punch. 0–2s: they face each other at close range, forearms touching, the city glowing behind. 2–4s: she slaps his lead arm down with her open palm. 4–6s: in slow motion she fires a short vertical-fist punch that stops just short of his chest, his jacket fluttering. 6–8s: back at real speed they both return to the start, forearms touching. Throughout: both figures visible from the waist up, laundry lines and apartment windows blurred behind, cool blue dusk with warm window light.

Stance transitions: Horse, bow, cat24

Stance transitions

Horse, bow, cat

Coverage Crane-up revealSpeed Real time

Ink-wash painterly animation, a kung fu practitioner in loose white clothing flows through stances on a misty mountain ledge, flowing brushstroke style, the camera craning slowly up and back to reveal the peaks. 0–2s: she sinks into a low horse stance, fists at her hips. 2–4s: she turns into a long bow stance, right palm pushing forward. 4–6s: she shifts her weight back into a cat stance, front foot touching only on its toes. 6–8s: she rises and brings her feet together, palms meeting at her chest, now small against vast misty mountains. Throughout: full body in frame, ink mist drifting, pale paper texture, black and vermilion accents.

Boxing footwork: Seen from above25

Boxing footwork

Seen from above

Coverage Top shotSpeed Real time

Top-down overhead shot looking straight down into a boxing ring under a single hard light, two boxers in red and blue trunks circle each other, cinematic, real time. 0–2s: they square off in the center, feet shoulder-width apart. 2–4s: the boxer in red shuffles forward and back with small steps, the boxer in blue matching him. 4–6s: the boxer in red pivots on his lead foot and swings around to the side, the boxer in blue turning to follow. 6–8s: they both side-step, circling, and settle back into stance. Throughout: the whole ring floor visible with long shadows from the overhead lamp, the white canvas and corner posts framing them, haze drifting through the light.

Ginga and cartwheel: Always moving26

Ginga and cartwheel

Always moving

Coverage Circling steadicamSpeed Real time

Circling steadicam shot inside a capoeira circle in a seaside plaza at sunset, an Afro-Brazilian capoeirista in white pants and a green cord belt moves through the ginga and a cartwheel, cinematic, real time. 0–2s: he rocks side to side in the ginga, one arm guarding his face, the camera gliding around him. 2–4s: he drops into a low crouch, one hand on the ground. 4–6s: he flows into a slow cartwheel, legs passing high overhead against the pink sky. 6–8s: he lands softly and returns to the swaying ginga. Throughout: full body visible, musicians and clapping people blurred around the circle, warm sunset backlight, the camera moving in a slow continuous arc.

Forward breakfall roll: Roll and slap27
Coverage Ground-level sliderSpeed Slow motion

Ground-level slider shot in a judo hall, a young French woman judoka in a blue judogi rolls through a single forward breakfall toward the camera, cinematic, slow motion. 0–2s: she steps forward, her right arm curving down toward the mat, the lens at mat level. 2–4s: she rolls diagonally over her right shoulder, back rounded, head tucked, the camera sliding back with her. 4–6s: she comes over and slaps the mat hard with her left arm, dust lifting off the tatami. 6–8s: she rises smoothly to standing, looming over the low camera. Throughout: full body visible, green and yellow tatami, hard window light from the side, dust motes in the beams.

Hip throw: Over the hip28

Hip throw

Over the hip

Coverage Sports-broadcast wideSpeed Slow motion

Side-view wide shot of a Mongolian woman judoka in a white judogi throwing a taller man in a blue judogi with a hip throw in a competition hall, photoreal, slow motion, locked camera. 0–2s: they grip each other's lapels and sleeves, standing upright. 2–4s: she steps in, turns her back into him, and wraps her right arm around his waist, hips low. 4–6s: she straightens her legs and rotates, lifting him over her hip in a smooth arc. 6–8s: he lands flat on his back on the mat, slapping it, while she keeps hold of his sleeve. Throughout: both full bodies visible, yellow competition mats, blurred spectators, bright arena light, fixed camera.

Tai chi sequence: Slow on purpose29

Tai chi sequence

Slow on purpose

Coverage Slow half orbitSpeed Real time (slow form)

Wide shot of an elderly Chinese man in a loose grey silk suit performing a slow tai chi sequence by a misty lake at dawn, photoreal, gentle half-orbit camera. 0–3s: he shifts his weight onto his right leg, both arms circling slowly in front of him. 3–6s: his right hand closes into a hooked shape and extends to the side while his left palm sweeps across and pushes out as he steps into a bow stance. 6–8s: he holds the open, balanced posture, breathing calmly. Throughout: full body in frame, mist on the water, willow branches swaying, soft pale light, the camera arcing slowly around him at a constant distance.

Bo staff: Spin, thrust, plant30

Bo staff

Spin, thrust, plant

Coverage Whip pan + crash zoomSpeed Real time

Stop-motion clay-style animation with the energy of a 1970s martial arts film, a young woman with two long braids practices with a wooden bo staff on a rocky coastline at golden hour, handcrafted textures, a whip pan and a crash zoom. 0–2s: the camera whip-pans onto her as she holds the staff horizontally at chest height in a ready stance. 2–4s: she spins the staff in a figure-eight in front of her body, hands passing it smoothly. 4–6s: she steps forward and thrusts one end straight at the camera as it crash-zooms onto her face. 6–8s: she plants the staff upright beside her and holds the pose. Throughout: full body in frame except during the zoom, waves breaking against the rocks, warm orange light, visible clay fingerprints.

Questions

Martial arts prompts: FAQ

How do you write a martial arts prompt for AI video?

Open with the coverage and the fighter, then write one technique in four timed beats: stance, chamber, strike, recover. Name the striking surface and height, and end with “full body visible”.

How do you make an AI fight scene look cinematic, not like training footage?

Shoot it like a film: the strike into the lens or over the target’s shoulder, a speed ramp at impact, a visible reaction and a backlight through haze.

Why does the AI repeat the kick or punch?

Without a clear end, the model tends to repeat the strike. Ask for “a single” technique and spend the last beat on the return to stance.

Can an AI video show two fighters at once?

Yes, but keep the camera simple: arcs were often dropped, while sliders, push-ins and point-of-view shots held up. Contrasting outfits keep the fighters apart.

Do these prompts work in other AI video models?

They are plain text, so they paste into Kling, Runway, Veo or any text-to-video model. We only tested them on Seedance 2.5, so try one clip before a batch.

How long should a martial arts prompt be?

Ours run 100 to 137 words for 8 seconds. A beat needs only a clause or two if it names the body part, direction and height.