5 MINUTES PER DAYSELF DEFENSE

A little something just in case…

Check out techniques at

www.medfordjudo.com/monthSubmitted by Hoa Nguyen

Illinois Institute of Technology,

Chicago, IL

Key points

• Quick, sudden move: surprise is the biggest factor

• Target weak or sensitive areas: eyes, neck, middle of chest, and of course ___

• use your environment to your advantage: figure nails, keys, pens, books, cell phone, hair brush, umbrella...

• Escape • Attract attention

NOTE

• Situations are different. Followed are some self defense moves but keep in mind the basic key points for specific cases.

• Practice self defense with a friend (below moves and other that you can find). Remember practice makes perfect!

Escaping From Wrist Grab: Opposite Hand

• Offender grabs your right wrist with his left hand

• Make a fist with your hand and turn it palm down

• Move toward the outside of his arm

• Shift your elbow towards his elbow (as picture)

• This will pry your arm out without strength

• Move to a safe distance or strike back

Wrist Grab: Same Hand

• He grabs your right wrist with his right hand.

• Make a fist and turn it palm up.

• Turn towards his right side, bringing your right elbow toward his right elbow.

• Your wrist will pop out due to leverage.

Wrist Grab: Both Hands

• Opponent grabs both your wrists

• Place hands together (DON’T lock your hands)

• Drive close to his stomach area

• Drive hands up his center line

• When his grip slips pull hands back over your shoulder

• Get away

Escaping Holds From Behind

• Make a wrist or kick back with your heel to the groin

• Or elbow to the chest• Or stump onto the

foot (high heels are extremely effective)

• Pain will get him lighten the grip. Then run!

Hold From Behind (More Difficult)

• Opponent grabs you in a bear hug from behind. The arms are pinned.

• Squat slightly, thrusting your hands forward to release the hold

• Grab his right arm with both hands

• Throw over your shoulder by bending forward then pull both arms to the left. Note don’t forget to squat.

Front Bear Hug

• Opponent grabs in a front bear hug

• Grab their hips • Pivot to make them

turn and open the legs

• Send knee strikes into the groin

Escaping From Front Choke• The opponent grabs you by the

neck with both hands • Clasp your hands in front of

you. (DO NOT interlock your fingers.)

• Squat down about an inch or two

• This will put you in a prayer-like position

• Shoot your hands up and stand straight in an explosive fashion

• Raise your arms completely above your head. This will break the hold.

• Push the opponents arms away on the outside

• RUN!!! Get away as quick as possible!

Quick Return: Targeting and Striking

• Striking with your elbow (note that this is your strongest strike at close distant), or poke in the eyes.

• Remember the sensitive areas

• This should buy you time in these situation to escape

Other Good Techniques

www.medfordjudo.com/month

• Oct 99, dec 99, dec 00, Oct 01, Nov 03 + dec 03 (hair grab)

Don’t forget to use everyday pocket items as a weapon…

• keys, pens, books, cell phone, hair brush, umbrella...