How to Escape From a Headlock in Army Training
The Army trains its soldiers for a wide variety of situations they might face, both in combat and in civilian settings. From weapons training to technology use, the Army prepares people to face whatever the world can throw at them. Because soldiers will not always be armed, training in hand-to-hand combat is vital to self-defense. The Army field manual contains a section on ground fighting techniques, including instructions for breaking out of a headlock when the enemy has a soldier on the ground.
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Instructions
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Free the arm closest to your opponent from any confinement. The most important thing to remember when you are trying to break a headlock is that this arm must be free from the beginning. The opponent likely will be focusing on keeping your head and neck in place, so making a jerky motion or two with your elbow should free your dominant arm.
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Force your free arm under the jawbone of your opponent, near his neck. If possible, support this arm with your other hand to apply more pressure and power to the opponent's neck.
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Push with your legs to move your hips as far away from your opponent as possible. Moving your hips from your opponent's pressure and center of gravity will give you more leverage and strength for later moves.
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Push with your hips to wrap your legs around your opponent's head. At this point, he may let go; if not, force his body around to the side with your legs until you have your opponent on the ground and you have the dominant position. He will be unable to maintain his grip on your head and neck.
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Tips & Warnings
Never practice these self-defense moves except under the direct supervision of someone who can help you train. Improper practice or technique can result in injury for one or both participants.
