How Do You Use Self-Defense Control Techniques?
When you’re not in a position to avoid a physical confrontation, you can control an attacker by the use of arm or wrist checks and restraints. This isn’t the best defense for beginning students because the attacker might overcome your efforts if you are not sufficiently practiced in the technique. Prepare yourself mentally before your attacker makes a move towards you. If you are familiar with control techniques and you practice them often, you will be ready to use one. Control the situation in the event that the attacker grabs your wrist. This is a common aggressive move if your assailant is attempting to dominate you. Resist towards his thumb. The thumb is the weakest part of the grip so twist your arm in the direction of your attacker’s thumb, breaking his grip. Roll your hand over his arm while grabbing his hand with your other hand. Your other hand will grasp your attacker’s wrist from the outside, your fingers clamped firmly around the inside of his wrist while your thumb and the
