Two Self-Defense Tips

Six of us were lying on icy concrete. It was an unforgettable landing as we were scattered over the flight line at Sheppard Air Force Base.

In my last email, I told you about an air force tradition of tackling anyone who was on their last day at the base. Unfortunately, the guy I tried to tackle scooped me up on his shoulder like a wrestler or grappler would.

Then four other guys tackled him, which made all six of us fall to the ground.

Here’s how to defend against the previous two attacks.
Although, this instance was horse play. These are common attacks used on the street.

A wrestler/grappler picking you up.

Whenever someone drops their head down as they mover toward you, this is a sign that they are going to grab you to pick you up or to take you down.

As soon as you see their head drop toward you, it’s best to quickly skip backwards with both feet as you bring both of your hands in front of you to shove him backwards.

Use your open palms to slam into his shoulders to stop his forward motion.

If he continues moving, step off to the side and let him go past you. Also, it might be a good idea to try to trip him as he goes by.

Multiple attackers coming at you.

The best defense for this is start moving and don’t stop. If you stand still you’ll be an easy target. If however you’re moving all around like a pin ball inside a pinball game it will be hard for the group to attack you. They’ll have no alternative but to attack you using one person at a time.

To see what I mean try the following exercise with four people: Have them surround you and then start and keep moving all around and at the same time have two or more of them try to quickly touch you, simulating a punch. They will find it very difficult if you are constantly moving AND changing directions.

If you continue moving it will be difficult even for that one person to attack you.

Another thing you should do to any attacker that gets close to you is to hit him in the chin. A great way to do this is to stomp your forward foot (foot that is closest to the attacker) as you quickly slam your open palm up under the attacker’s chin. This will drive him back and away.

Do the same for the next attacker and the next, and so on until you get away.

Remember for you to be effective you’ll have to keep moving around like a pinball inside a pinball game.

Have a great day my friend and fellow group attack evader!

Al Abidin

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