Self Defense Moves

General self defense moves

It's always useful to know some general self defense moves to use in potentially dangerous situations. Here in this section of Self-Defense-i.com, we will go over a couple of these moves.

The first of these self defense moves is the wrist grip breaking technique. This move, also called the "grab a melon, throw it over your shoulder" move, is easy to learn and to use. It is for a situation where someone grabs your wrist and tries to pull you or won't let you go. First, bend your knees and your wrist like you would when you grab a melon. Then quickly pull your arm up with your wrist in the same position as if you were throwing the melon in your hand over your shoulder. This should break the attacker's hold on your wrist and also provide a window of time where you can utilize a font kick to the groin. This will give you enough time to escape your attacker.

Another of these general self defense moves is a control point pressure tactic. This move is much like the above wrist grip breaking move but uses a pressure point in the wrist to accomplish its goal. First, place the four fingertips of your free hand on the bottom of the assailant's wrist. Align it so that the fingers are in a straight row and parallel with the arm. Then place your thumb on the other side (if the attacker is wearing a watch, your thumb would be on the face of the watch) and begin to squeeze with your fingers. Use your thumb as added leverage to increase your hold. This should weaken the attacker's grip and allow you to break free.

These general self defense moves are for use in mildly aggressive situations or ones that pose a potential threat to greater danger. By learning these simple moves, you can increase you level of safety and feel more secure. For more information regarding these self defense moves, please click on the links below.

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