How to Use Self-defense Against a Two-handed Shirt Grab

If an attacker grabs you by the shirt, there are many things he can do to you. He can pull you and take you somewhere, he can push you up against a wall or into a corner, or he can hold you down so someone else can attack you. Don't give him the opportunity. If you think fast and follow these steps, you can use self-defense against this kind of grab.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Swing your left arm out and bring it over and in between your attacker's arms. Keep your right arm down and interlock the fingers of your left hand with the fingers of your right hand.

2. Bring your joined hands back up in a counter-clockwise direction, keeping the movement of your shoulders and upper arms as close to your attacker's hands and wrists as possible. The strength of your upper body should be enough to break the grip of his hands on your shirt.

3. Use your strong hand to try to stun your attacker as another option. Bring your strong hand up and slap him on the side of the head. Doing this could cause him to loosen his grip on you, letting you wriggle free.

4. Try stunning your attacker by poking him hard in the throat with your index and middle fingers. As with the method in Step 3, this is likely to cause him to loosen his grip and give you a chance to get free.

5. Follow up your escape with a knee to the groin or a palm to the face to disable him and give you time to run away without being pursued.

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