self-defense techniques

HAIR GRAB FROM BEHIND

Use a closed fist to hit them until they release their grip completelyair further. This should stop/minimize your spain.
Turn to face them so that their wrist is bent and their hand is pulled away from your head.
Use a closed hammerfist to hit them until they release their grip completely.

CHOKE AGAINST THE WALL - OPTION 1

Grab the thumb of the hand that is choking you, bend it backwards and away, peel it away from your neck, causing pain.
Keep hold of the attacker’s hand, pulling them towards you.
Use your other arm to strike - elbow to the face and extend your arm and hit (hammerfist) to the side of the head.
If you’re close enough, you can also kick/knee them in the groin.
Then push them away and escape.

CHOKE AGAINST THE WALL - OPTION 2

IF ATTACKER IS MUCH STRONGER/BIGGER

Pull down on the attacker's hand to distract them.

Use the opposite hand and punch/hit sensitive points in the bicep and/or the armpit. This will cause the attacker to release the grip.

Keep hold of the attacker’s hand, pulling them towards you.

Use your other arm to strike - elbow to the face and extend your arm and hit (hammerfist) to the side of the head. If you’re close enough, you can also kick/knee them in the groin.

Then push them away and escape.

CHOKE FROM THE SIDE

OPTION 1

Pull the attacker's hand away so you can breathe. (See Choked Against the Wall Option 1 video about bending the thumb away to cause pain.)
If you’re not strong enough, pull down on the attacker's hand to distract from the real defensive move.
Step sideways AWAY from the attacker, pulling them off balance and towards you. At the same time, elbow in the face.
Keep causing pain until the attacker releases.

OPTION 2

If you cannot step to the side, hit the attacker in the groin. You can also grab and twist the groin to cause pain.
Then elbow in the face. Keep causing pain until the attacker releases.

ONE ARM ESCAPE: OPTION 1

Use the heel of your palm to hit the center of their forearm out of the tips of their fingers.

ONE ARM ESCAPE: OPTION 2

IF ATTACKER IS MUCH STRONGER/BIGGER

Aim for the weakest part where your attacker's fingers meet.

Use two hands for more strength.

Use your free hand to grab the hand that is being held.

Pull out forcefully.