How Do You Use Self-Defense To Escape A Headlock?
An aggressively applied headlock can induce unconsciousness, coma and even death. If an attacker catches you in this grip, you must know how to escape before you suffer serious injury. Escape before the headlock is applied. As your opponent’s arms begin to close around you, shove both of your hands between your neck and his arms. Pull back and out of the headlock and grip your attacker to subdue him. With practice, you can execute this move quickly to confound your opponent. If you’re trapped in a headlock, reach up with your inside arm and push the heel of your palm into your opponent’s jaw. Push up and back as if you were trying to push his head off. Or reach up and pinch the end of his nose hard enough to cut off his breathing. You also can stick your fingers up both of his nostrils or get a good grip on his hair and yank back. Remember both his arms are wrapped around your head. He can’t push away your attack without releasing you. Inflict pain. Dig your thumb deep underneath the j
