Learning Self Defence: Defending against a choke against a wall By Kru Hemanth Kumar Published on: When your back is against the wall and the attacker uses his body weight, you may hit your head. The trick is to use the attacker’s weight against him. Draw him closer, blocking his vision of his lowe...
Learning Self Defence: Defending against a front neck choke or hair grab By Kru Hemanth Kumar Published on: This choke can constrict the arteries through which blood flows to the brain. Use your index finger and thumb on the attacker’s jawline, just above the lips on both sides, and squeeze. Before...
Learning Self Defence: Defending against a rear neck choke By Kru Hemanth Kumar Published on: The trick to escaping any hold is to never focus on what’s grabbed. Instead, focus on what’s free and how you can put it to use. Use your hands to grab the attacker’s hair and squeeze it from the roots. Wh...
Learning Self Defence: Defending against a rear bear hug attack By Kru Hemanth Kumar Published on: The element of surprise makes this attack dangerous, as the assailant grabs you tightly from behind. Since your arms are locked, use your heel to strike the Spleen pressure point – 4 fingers above the...
Learning Self Defence: Defending against a rear choke hold By Kru Hemanth Kumar Published on: The rear choke hold is lethal and can lend you unconscious in less than 6 seconds. To escape this, reach behind your attacker’s ears and squeeze the inner lining. This will loosen his grip and bring the at...