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Groundfighting
This is a very common way for a groundfight to end up. Unless the attacker is
much bigger and stronger, the attack offers less danger than would appear. The
defender can be punched and a choke is possible, though unlikely. However, a
“neck crank” is possible. There are three basic techniques with which to escape
from this hold. However, two of them are very similar, and can be considered
one technique. We discuss basic positioning first since the movements described
in later sections all play off of this position.
THE POSITION: When the attacker applies the headlock while sitting to your
right side, tuck your chin to avoid being punched or choked and shift your hips
so that you are on your side.
Raise your free (upper) hand up and place your forearm across your attacker’s
neck and jaw. This arm can be used to push against the attacker’s
throat/neck/head to prevent him from applying maximum pressure against your
head and neck.
Tuck your other (lower) hand in. Do not let this hand get caught inside your
attacker’s outside hand because he will trap it there easily.
