Lotus Self-Defense is a mixed martial art developed by Mr. Precha Mahachanavong. Mr. Precha, from Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand, was a professional Muay Thai fighter in addition to having a black belt in Kenpo Karate, under Senior Grand Master Tony Lasit of the Kajukenbo Self-Defense Institute. Lotus Self-Defense combines brutal elbow strikes, knee strikes, and sweeps from Muay Thai, quick hand strikes from Kenpo Karate, sweeps and throws from Judo, and wristlocks from Aikido to form one systematic and unique martial art.