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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.

    How to Escape a Same-Side Wrist Grab
    with Chuck Johnson

    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.

    How to Escape a Bear Hug
    with Chuck Johnson

    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!

    How to Escape a Frontal Choke Hold
    with Chuck Johnson

    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.

    How to Escape an Opposite Wrist Grab
    with Chuck Johnson

    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.

    How to Escape Both Side Wrist Grabs
    with Chuck Johnson

    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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    Erin W
    Lol lol using this as a handshake is hilarious. I’m obsessed with this course. Thanks for putting this out there man!
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    Erin W
    Haha this teacher is amazing.
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    Marlena F
    Thanks! Where are some more tips?
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    Marlena F
    Nevermind found them. Do you think this move could work for someone very petite?
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    Chuck Johnson
    Sure it can; politeness is a personality trait. This is a physical skill. They aren’t really related :) If you mean, will it work if you do it gently, and the answer is unfortunately, most likely not. As with any martial arts technique, the success of the technique’s application hinges on your executing the technique “like you mean it”. What I would suggest is that you simply train the technique over and over with a friend until you can do it really quickly and without thinking about it.
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    Chuck Johnson
    Then, it will work beautifully for you :) If you want more tips, feel free to check out my other videos or look me up on YouTube. :) My channel name is just “Chuck Johnson” I’ll be making more videos for Curious soon enough however!
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    Madi S
    Thank you!
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    Chuck Johnson
    It was my pleasure!
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    Kathy F
    Awesome. Im small 5ft and this definitely works! Thanks
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    Chuck Johnson
    Cool! Thanks for checking it out! Glad to hear that!
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