How to Do a Hapkido Double Wrist Grab

Korean hapkido is different from other forms of martial arts in that instead of teaching attack techniques, it teaches self-defense. In hapkido, students learn a series of blocking and counterattack methods which are designed to work against the attacks of common street criminals as well as skilled martial artists. One example of hapkido defense teaches students what to do to free themselves from a double wrist grab.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Compromise the double wrist grab of your attacker by first loosening his grip. This is a common hapkido defense strategy which is referred to as "live hand," and simply means that you open up your hands and spread your fingers as much as possible to make your wrist bigger. This will offer you some wiggle room, helping you to release your attacker's grip.

2. Lift your arms up and to the side as you twist your wrists so that your palms are facing the floor. It is important that you move your arms out to the side, as it helps to loosen and break your attacker's grip.

3. Step back with one leg and wrap your hands over the tops of your attacker's wrists. Break the double wrist grab now by pushing down with your hands on top of your attacker's wrists, forcing his arms to his sides. This will open up the attacker's torso for your counterattack.

4. Use this opening to throw a punch to the face, push against the chest of even swing a kick to the groin. This hapkido maneuver should offer you time to escape from your attacker.

Tips & Warnings

• If you do not have space to step back, you can take a step forward instead. All of the moves are the same; however, you will have to adapt your counterattack, as you will be closer to your attacker. For instance, you may apply a knee to the groin, pushing him backwards and then end with a kick or punch.

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