Defense from the Takedown (Head &Arm Choke)

Author: Odhinn Kohout

During practice yesterday (and filming some of this session) we worked on worse case scenarios such as getting knocked down to the ground by an Attacker who surprised you by rushing in.

The concept was to use basic compound movements that would be effective under stress. I have done a breakdown of one tactic that provides the Officer with a way to control the Attacker and then get back up to a standing position.

   

 

From the initial rush I used a double over position on a 45 deg encompassing the side of the neck and over the rear deltoid of his left arm. The grip can be “Gable” or “Chain-Link” but do not interlace your fingers as they may get broken during the takedown.

I use the body weight of the Attacker against him as I collapse the leg post and carry the momentum of the takedown (by tucking under his body) all the way through and at no point ever release my grip on the bad-guy(Both Catch Wrestling and Sambo use this duck-under position)

This ultimately puts you into a head an arm triangle or as it has been renamed the “D’Arce” choke. Practice this slowly at first and get your training partner to add some energy to his takedowns for realism.

Train hard Guys!