Ladies, there are a lot of videos that show how to escape a rear naked choke, so my goal is to share one that is 1) simple to learn, and 2) works.
Keep these things in mind:
- Don’t lean into the person. This screws up your balance and helps your attacker.
- Get your chin down as quickly as possible.
- If you sense that your attacker is trying to lift you, then bend at the knees and pull them forward while your chin is down and you’re holding their forearm.
- Hit hard. Aim for vital areas: groin, eyes, throat, palm or elbow strike beneath the nose.
Remember: All’s fair in love and war. Don’t feel sorry for the a-hole ’cause you might hurt him. He’s attacking you! Kick his sorry ass to the curb, and heel-toe express your butt out of the situation.
The bottom line: Don’t let someone choke you. Fight back. Strike hard. Escape.
Note: As with every technique I post, 1) you need to practice with a willing adult participant, 2) I don’t endorse any of the sites or teachers, and 3) you need to be aware of and know the self-defense laws in your state. The purpose of these posts is to provide you with information about techniques I would use in certain situations. If you really want to become an expert in self-defense, then you need to find a dojang or dojo. If you have questions about how to identify a good dojang or dojo, post your questions in the comments.
I’d be remiss if I didn’t at least mention a few basic self-defense reminders. I couldn’t find the exact clip I wanted, but this demonstrates one point.
- When a strike is coming your way, don’t be where it’s going to land.
Read the room, so to speak.
- Don’t put yourself in potentially bad situations.
- Don’t leave your drink unattended.
- Dress to impress, but know how to use your clothing as a weapon.
- Leave before midnight. Nothing good happens after that.
- Know where the exits are.
- If your date is drunk, it’s time for you to go. (Side note: If your date is a woman, make an effort to ensure that she gets home safely. If your date is a man, you can certainly extend the same courtesy, but not at the expense of your safety. Yeah, I know this sounds like a double standard. It is. The fact is, most men are bigger and stronger than most women, and a drunk man is a lot heavier and harder to deal with, if things take a wrong turn. Call him a cab if you want, but don’t go with him.)
Go practice.
Dez