How to Escape From a Double Arm Grab With Kung Fu

A double arm grab from the front usually occurs when the assailant is grabbing a smaller person to control them. Fortunately, for the victim, this puts the assailant in a vulnerable position and certain Kung Fu self-defense techniques work well in this situation. The goal of any self-defense technique is to disable your attacker and get away.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Bring your arms up sharply, at right angles, between your assailant's arms and push outwards to break his grip. This must be a fast motion and it works because it breaks the weakest part of his grip, his thumb.

2. Circle your arms upwards and outwards, over your attacker's arms, bringing your elbows down on the outside and trapping his arms beneath your armpits. If he's very strong this will only last a short time until he shakes you off, so make your next move count.

3. Kick directly to his groin or knee. You are attempting to make him release you, even for a second, so you can get away.

4. Jab his eyes or throat. Since your arms are pinning his hands, you can bring a hand above his arms and jab his eyes with your fingers. However, when you do this, your grip will be broken and you will free at least one of his arms, so make your jab count. Poke your fingers deeply into his eye sockets or jab the front of his throat as hard as you can.

5. Move quickly. A smaller, weaker person has the element of surprise by reacting immediately to a double arm grab. Your attacker doesn't expect you to react with an aggressive move.

6. Get away. Every self-defense move you make has one end goal—for you to survive.

Tips & Warnings

• Kung Fu, a Chinese form of karate teaches many reliable self-defense techniques that provide potential victims with the means to escape. For more training, contact a Kung Fu school near you.

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