Learning Self Defence: Defending against a front grab By Kru Hemanth Kumar Published on: Place both hands on the attacker’s jaw and push upwards into his face to tilt the head back, creating maximum disorientation. This will force him to bend downwards to retain balance. Land an elbow strike or pal...
Learning Self Defence: Defending against a side or front grab By Kru Hemanth Kumar Published on: Use your thumb and four fingers to get a strong grip on the attacker’s sternocleidomastoid – the largest cervical muscle located at the base of the skull on either side of the neck. Apply pressure to fr...
Learning Self Defence: Defending against a strong grip By Kru Hemanth Kumar Published on: When an attacker grabs your wrist, throat, or any other part with a strong grip, you need to focus on getting his hands away. Use the base of your palm to strike the nerve located in the area where his lips en...
Learning Self Defence: Defending against a front hip grab By Kru Hemanth Kumar Published on: Use your index and middle fingers to press lightly into the hollow area of the windpipe. This will leave the assailant choking and gasping for breath. Too much pressure could lead to a death blow as the are...
Learning Self Defence: More on defending against a front choke By Kru Hemanth Kumar Published on: Strike the area above the attacker’s eyebrow, towards the mid of the forehead, with the base of your palm. Follow this by striking the side of the attacker’s neck with the edge of your hand. The combo ...