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How to Defend Yourself in a Fight

76 CQ
20 Lessons
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    1. How to Escape a Same-Side Wrist Grab
    A lesson with Chuck Johnson
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    You don't need much strength to escape the hold of a big person. In this self-defense lesson, learn how to use your bodyweight to break free from a wrist grab.

    You don't need much strength to escape the hold of a big person. In this self-defense lesson, learn how to use your bodyweight to break free from a wrist grab.

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    2. How to Escape a Bear Hug
    A lesson with Chuck Johnson
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    Bear hugs might sound cute, but they're anything but! In this self-defense lesson, learn how to break free from a bear hug by focusing on the fingers.

    Bear hugs might sound cute, but they're anything but! In this self-defense lesson, learn how to break free from a bear hug by focusing on the fingers.

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    3. How to Escape a Frontal Choke Hold
    A lesson with Chuck Johnson
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    If somebody comes at you with a frontal choke hold, you don't have much time to think—but you do have both hands ready to help you break free!

    If somebody comes at you with a frontal choke hold, you don't have much time to think—but you do have both hands ready to help you break free!

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    4. How to Escape an Opposite Wrist Grab
    A lesson with Chuck Johnson
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    What if someone grabs your arm with their opposite side arm? In this self-defense lesson, learn how to quickly push and pull your way out of a wrist grab.

    What if someone grabs your arm with their opposite side arm? In this self-defense lesson, learn how to quickly push and pull your way out of a wrist grab.

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    5. How to Escape Both Side Wrist Grabs
    A lesson with Chuck Johnson
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    Ready for another wrist grab escape—from either side this time? Study this basic self-defense move to prepare yourself for more complex martial arts moves.

    Ready for another wrist grab escape—from either side this time? Study this basic self-defense move to prepare yourself for more complex martial arts moves.

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