How Do You Escape A Bear Hug?
Bear hugs are a subduing technique. It is very difficult to retaliate because your arms are pinned to your side. However, it is possible to escape. This guide will give you basic skills to help you get away. Try these steps with a partner. The first step always is to use your voice. Scream for help or yell “no!” This will bring attention to you and your assailant. When someone want to cause you harm, they do not want attention drawn to them. The second line of defense is called a “distraction technique”. It is a move used to distract your opponent from what they are doing. In a bear hug the best thing to do is to stomp on the foot. You can also hit the groin or kick their knee. Some people suggest head butting. However, I do not recommend this. If you hit your head wrong you can knock yourself out making it much easier for your attacker to kidnap you. Before you can escape from a bear hug you must first ground yourself into the ground. Think of a sumo wrestler as he gets ready for a ma
