How to Defend Against a Hair Grab

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When an attacker grabs your hair, there is a painless way to escape. Painless for you, anyway.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

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Step1

Hold the attacker's hand firmly against your head with both hands.

Step2

Bend your head down, keeping your hands pressed firmly on the attacker's hand.

Step3

Lean forward far enough so that the attacker's arm locks, pulling the attacker forward.

Step4

When the attacker releases your hair, return to an upright position, moving quickly.

Step5

If the attacker does not release your hair immediately, keep your hands in position and kick with the flat of your foot to the front of the attacker's knee.

Tips & Warnings

For hair grabs from the front or the back, the same escape technique applies.
Don't wait for the attacker to get a better grip. Act fast.
Practicing the martial arts is an inherently dangerous activity that can result in serious injury or death. We recommend you seek proper training and equipment before attempting this activity.

Comments

Cafa said

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on 8/15/2007 Do this fast. His wrist will break. Also, gives him less time to react, some guys will actually let go when they see you making a counter move. Don't let them.

TylerTAF said

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on 7/9/2007 This is one of those things I find similar to defending against a front choke. Many people concentrate on the choke or grab when in fact I believe they should simply allow the choke or grab and attack the root of the problem the person. Instead of escaping the grab or choke hit the person in the face, body, groin, knee, or foot. If they are grabbing you they are definately within striking range. Dont waste your time on escaping and then attacking. Attacking IS escaping. A strike to the attacker will most definately make then release you.

Anonymous said

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on 2/28/2006 The defense move pictured works but can be improved. If the person executing the technique presses the attackers fingers into her head as she steps back and bends downward, it causes excruciating pain in his hand. The knuckles will actually pop and this will increase the likelihood of his letting go. It is almost always appropriate to deliver a follow-up kick immediately to the groin or knee to hinder pursuit.