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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
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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
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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!
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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
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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.
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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
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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!
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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.
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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
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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!
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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
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Other Good Techniques
www.medfordjudo.com/month
• Oct 99, dec 99, dec 00, Oct 01, Nov 03 + dec 03 (hair grab)
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Don’t forget to use everyday pocket items as a weapon…
• keys, pens, books, cell phone, hair brush, umbrella...