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Self defense doesn't havae to be complicated. In fact, many of the best defenses are simple. The best defense is to not be there. Do not put yourself in situations that could lead to a self-defense scenario. But if you have to fight, then fight, and always be aware of your surroundings. You never know if there is more than one attacker.
Soft tissue is the best option. The eyes, throat, ears, and groin are optimal targets in self-defense situations. In self-defense, there is no such thing as fighting dirty.
Here are a few simple defenses to get an assailants hands off of you:
Escape and Control 1
When an attacker grabs you, the most important thing is to get their hands off you. Imagine an assailant grabs both of your shoudlers. To escape, hit their elbows up from underneath to hyperextend them and loosen their grip. Then, reach up high and smash their arms, further breaking their hold. Push them away and run, while scanning for other potential assailants.
Basic Grab 1
This defense is similar to Escape and Control 1. magine an assailant grabs both of your shoudlers. To escape, hit their elbows up from underneath to hyperextend them and loosen their grip, but control their elbows from underneath. While you have their arms controled, place a left/right front kick to their groin to stun them. Then, reach up high and smash their arms, further breaking their hold. Push them away and run, while scanning for other potential assailants.
Wrist Controls
When an attacker grabs one of your wrists, there are three simple moves you can do to break their hold.
- Push: Use your free hand to hit their arm and push it away, while pulling your trapped arm quickly to your body.
- Peel: Grab their thumb and peel it away from your wrist (like peeling a bannana), and rotate your wrist as if you are checking the time on a watch.
- Rotate: "Scoop icecream, miss your mouth, and make a muscle." Yep, it's exactly like it sounds. Pretend you are getting a big scoop of icecream with an imaginary spoon and bring it to your mouth. But as you bring it to your mouth, you miss, extending past your head and flex to your friends. This will effectively break their hold on your wrist.