In this article, we will be discussing some reliable moves that you can use to escape a rear hair grab. Hair grabbing is a common attack used mostly against women, but in fights, you have to expect anything and everything. Getting your hair grabbed can greatly reduce your mobility and leverage in a fight.

A common reaction to any form of hair grab is to pull away, but that is a bad idea, doing this will only hurt you further. So, let’s understand some effective moves you can use instead. First and most importantly, do not PANIC! stabilise yourself with strong legs to ensure a powerful blow. And conserve your energy for the actual fight.

Next, instead of pulling away, you need to turn on your inside by moving anti-clockwise to face the attacker. At the same time, you need to use pointed fingers to strike him in the armpit area. Strike hard and fast! Speed is the key element here. This area has a cluster of nerves and a sharp fingertip punch to it is sure to deaden the attacker’s arm and leave him vulnerable to other attacks.

This is your chance to follow up with a reverse palm strike to the groin or a reverse hand chop to the side of the neck. Strike as hard as you can. Both these attacks are on critical nerve points, and if you strike with the right intent and strength, you should be able to loosen his grip to flee the scene and get yourself some help.

The moves discussed in this article are to be used to weaken the assailant and give you enough time to get away. Do not stay where your attacker is. He might have friends waiting. Get away as fast as possible and call for help. Make sure you practise to these moves daily with a willing partner or in front of a mirror, so you don’t panic and/or freeze when this happens in real life.

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