This week, Sensei Anthony Britton demonstrates an effective technique that can be used during the compromising position that is introduced in the video: Being pinned down to the ground by an attacker.

Additional notes and tips:

Please note that these moves and techniques, though seemingly simple, require a lot of training. Simply watching the video a couple of times won’t do you any good in a real life situation when panic will undoubtedly override any thoughts of a defensive attack. Anyone can successfully utilize Sensei Britton’s lessons, but as with every other tip that he has shared, only professional instruction and plenty of practice can habituate your body to these responses.

This technique involves the use of a “closed guard,” i.e. your ankles are crossed behind your attacker’s back. This gives you the stability you’ll need and also ensures that he/she doesn’t escape your choke.

When grabbing your attacker’s lapel/clothing, grab it a little lower than the neckline so that you can pull it across his/her neck to then be grabbed by your other hand.

Make sure you hook tightly on to the material or the choke will be ineffective.

In step three, Kristy anchors the attacker’s right arm to the ground. This is done to prevent the attacker from rolling out of the choke, and to give you another point of stability.

After dropping her guard position, Kristy executed what Sensei Britton called a “double grapevine,” which is hooking the attacker’s ankles with your ankles and spreading them out. It may not seem like a good idea to make the attacker fall on you by dropping your guard, but by doing so, you lower the attacker’s position and increase the leverage on the choke.

IMPORTANT: Please use extreme caution when practicing these moves. Remember that with the right amount of force, you can severely hurt somebody. These techniques are to be used for self-defense purposes only. All self-defense moves and tips are to be used at the risk of the user.

For more self-defense tips with Sensei Britton, click here.