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BEARHUG FROM THE FRONT WITH

ARMS FREE (LEVERAGE ON THE NECK)

Self-Defense

This variation is possible as a follow-up to the previous defense, or when space
restrictions or imbalance prevent you from delivering knees.

STARTING POSITION: Passive stance while an attacker bearhugs you from

the front, leaving your arms free.

1. As the attacker squeezes you in, his head will generally turn to one side or the
other against your chest. With your opposite-side arm, reach around the
attacker’s head, grabbing the hair at the temple. If the attacker has no hair, reach
slightly farther and grab along the nose ridge while pressing into the eyes.