Hair Grab Escape — Circle and Clinch
Escape a hair grab by neutralizing the attacker's leverage through circular movement and establishing a close clinch, rendering the initial grip ineffective.
4 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Connect your forearm to your collarbone to create a solid frame.0:31
- 2Grab the attacker's neck with a collar tie.0:36
- 3Circle to the attacker's opposite side rather than moving directly away.0:40
- 4Establish a close clinch by burying your head in their chest.0:48
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