If you’ve ever been grabbed by the hair, you know how effective it is as a submission tool. Your attention would likely be so focused on the pain being afflicted that you will reflexively push your attacker’s hand against your skull to try and relieve it, all the while being dragged around like a puppet.

This week, Sensei Anthony Britton demonstrates a way that not only releases you from this dominating grab, but also allows you to perform a counterstrike to throw off your aggressor long enough for you to make your escape.

Remember that you can always apply the principles of Vital Point Striking, especially if you have your hands free. Don’t let panic take over. Take a deep breath and clear your head so you can focus on the situation at hand (from The 8 Steps of Conflict Avoidance).

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.

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