How Do You Escape A Headlock In Street Self-Defense?
A headlock is a fairly simple aggressive move in which to place an opponent. It can be the precursor to further attack, or an attack in and of itself. There are many ways to get out of headlocks according to standard Greco-Roman and mixed-martial-arts rules, but these methods ignore the possibility that your opponent is not following any rules of any sort and is simply try to hurt you. In this case, a headlock is definitely a step in the right direction for his purposes. He could apply pressure to the sides of the neck to pinch off the blood to the carotid arteries, causing you to pass out. He could cinch tightly against your throat and twist, in an attempt to break your neck. He could launch a mule kick into your knee and shatter it. Or he could simply flatten your nose with a free fist. Regardless of his exact intentions, you have one goal: getting out of that headlock as quickly and efficiently as possible. Begin by allowing your opponent to stand by your side. He will wrap one arm
