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How To Escape the Headlock

The headlock is one of the most common holds used in the schoolyard by bullies and brawlers.

How to Avoid the Headlock

1. Keep a stance that is more bent over than straight up. This will keep the attacker from getting to you.
2. As they reach for your head, make a slight ducking motion and duck under their arms

   This will also put you behind them, giving you an easy escape, or a chance to get a cheap shot in.

Escaping the Headlock in 4 Steps

Tips

• The first movement required is much like the exercise where you stand with your legs apart, bend over and touch your right foot with your left hand and then your left foot with your right hand. Once your shoulder is free reach around the front of their body.
• As you lean backward to pull them over your leg also push them with your arm, digging your elbow into their chest.
• Your head could land on their arm but just in case lean your head forward to avoid hitting it on the ground. Try to shift all of your weight onto your elbow.