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Sneaky and Devastating Self Defense Takedown

The Art of Deception

The key to this self-defense move is having the element of surprise. You obviously can’t just walk up and do this to a guy who is threatening you. You have to deceive or distract him so you can get in close for this devastating takedown. The best distraction in this scenario is to make the attacker think you are being submissive. This is obviously a great tool if you are a woman, but it works well for men too.

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The Setup:

  1. Deceive Your Attacker: Taking a submissive body position (a slightly slouched posture, avoiding eye contact, a weak soft voice) will allow you to get into the takedown zone without your attacker knowing what you are up to.
  2. Get In Close: Once you are up close you have the advantage in the situation. Bullies, predators, and attackers are most familiar with fighting in punching range. Successfully deceiving your attacker allows you to move into a position where you are too close for punches to be effective at all.
  3. Strike Their Groin: Once you have closed the gap, strike their groin and throat simultaneously. For the groin strike you need to use an upward-facing open-hand palm. When you strike you need to grab whatever you can. If you can’t grab their groin, grab the inseam of their pants because you need a handle.
  4. Pinch Their Windpipe: As you are striking their groin, grab their throat with a c-hand. If you strike with a closed hand they will move backwards too quickly and you won’t be able to grab hold of their windpipe. Once you strike their throat you need to dig your thumb into the space just behind their windpipe and use the rest of your fingers to tightly grasp the other side of their throat.

Following Up

At this point you have two very effective handles and the attacker isn’t going anywhere without causing himself a LOT of pain, but to make this self-defense technique effective you can’t just hang onto him, you have to put him on the ground.

Luckily for you, having two very effective handles is a good position to be in. However, it prevents you from escaping, and since you aren’t a cop, detaining this guy is not high on your list of things to do.

The goal of any good self-defense technique is to allow you to escape to safety. This requires you to use the handles you have to put him on the ground, giving you a chance to finish the job and escape.

The Takedown

  1. Sweep Their Legs: To put the attacker on the ground, simply use one of your legs to sweep one of his out from beneath him.
  2. Inflict Maxmium Pain: As you are sweeping their legs out from beneath them, pull up on their groin and push them away from you with the hand you have on their throat.
  3. Release Your Grip: At this point you will need to release your grip on their windpipe. This is especially important while you are practicing. If you don’t release the windpipe this could become a termination move.
  4. Fight or Flight: Once your attacker is on the ground, you must decide to either immediately escape to safety or to follow this self-defense take-down up with some kicks (only if it is necessary for your safety).

DISCLAIMER

Any move where you are grasping the windpipe can be dangerous. As you can see in the video, Kathy completely releases her training partner’s throat as she sweeps his foot to avoid any serious (and potentially fatal) injuries.

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269 thoughts on “Sneaky and Devastating Self Defense Takedown”

  2. Brilliant move,very simple but very decisive,with which you can finish the job if desired. I am an ex Judo man. I am now too old to practice Judo,and this type of self defence is now just right for me. Thanks.

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  3. A brilliant and effective technique for a small size senior like me to use to escape from a bully. Thanks for the video.

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  5. The throat grab is very effective by itself, and a lot of people are not going to be expecting a groin grab. Good combination.

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  8. Thanks bob I love the stuff that you are sending through to me is great and I am getting so much out of it,the killer instinct is there but to learn and fine tune these tactics is priceless.
    Thankyou once again for these opportunities.

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  9. I agree that this is a very straightforward move with devastating effects. The Leverage applied in the takedown doesn’t require a lot of strength, and while speed is important it is not as important as timing and application in some techniques of combat and this particular move is perfect for a wide array of people and does not discriminate on weight or gender.. in my opinion I believe that even on the most minimal level any martial arts practitioner can administer this technique without years of training and end up with devastating effects as a result.. Great work Fight Fast

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  10. The video was righteous ,beautiful I loved it , it was a great takedown and it goes to show you,women can do just about anything a man can do ,except not have a baby.you’se guys gave me some home I’ve had a lot of fights in my lifetime but I got my ass kicked for the most of the time and I’m tired of it thanks for the help .

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  11. Very good technique it works very well. Even when you happen to be aguy doing it another guy who’s a scumbag thank you for the lesson Kathy Long definitely knows what she’s doing

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  12. Like it . good for a small Woman like me will come and handy but that neck grab you really got to watch you can break that bone in your neck real easy

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  13. That was pretty awesome. I’m gonna use that technique if im ever in danger. Thank you for showing us this awesome #takedown

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  14. Forgive me if this seems mean or disrespectful, I don’t mean for it to be. However, I’m not impressed. EVERY single video I’ve been able to see or find of her demonstrating techniques ALWAYS has her hitting some poor guy in the groin first or during. If that is all she knows how to do, and to be sure it isn’t, then she’s going to be up the creek without a paddle if anyone ever blocked that! Heck, it’s not like anyone wouldn’t know it’s coming with her. Does she not know any other self defense techniques besides groin attacks????? I would love to see some on here if she does!!!

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  15. Thank you very much for the video and instructions. Every day I look forward to the email that you send. I find them extremely educational and helpful. I am a handicapped, middle-aged man and can be considered a target for some predators or just aggressive idiots. The more defensive tactics I learn, the better. Thanks again.

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  16. These videos are awesome I love receiving them they’re very helpful to me. I share the moves with my friends. Thank you so much take care.

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  20. Simple and effective.
    The things we need to know.
    Certainly not like t.v.
    It all makes sense.
    Thanks again for sharing! !!
    Awesome info !!!

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  21. this is the stuff we older guys need,you know we are the targets easy mark .WE have to be able to surprise this trash walking the streets today.

    keep up the good work

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  23. Kathy long is a great instructor and she definitely knows what she’s doing and talking about I wouldn’t want to tangle with her and I have practice the techniques it she has shown so they are really good they’re easy to learn and everybody should learn them

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  25. OUCH, I felt that. Lady, if I see you in the area I’m in, I am crossing the road, and I may hail a taxi to get me away from you, lol.

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  26. I was bullied and beat my whole life..i love my city Duluth Mn,and live downtown where lots of RUDE folks are robbing and beating ordinary folks.. not on my watch.with your help and confidence. I’ll not be a victom.Thanks to you and yours

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  28. I love it. I am not a little man and I do know how to handle myself, but this is just brilliant. This is my new go-to-move. I had a similar takedown that I have used many times, but this one is just brilliant. I would have never thought of grabbing the crotch. As they say, when you have them by the balls their hearts and minds will follow.

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  30. As with any self-defense move, it needs to be practiced until the move becomes second-nature. Only younger people with not much to do practice, e.g. muscle-building, karate, etc. This is where a gun or shotgun for home protection is necessary. One does not need an automatic or an arsenal – they are for likely criminals or hard-headed Mexican, black or white men. The NRA and member-supporters of government make guns and arsenal available to anyone that will pay good money for them. Forget this 2d Amendment right. It is for the “militia” or groups planning to overtake our government when given a chance.

    What’s equally important is to stay healthy and in good shape to run when faced with trouble he cannot control. Bullies and trouble makers don’t mess with anyone that looks physically fit to fight back.

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  33. Wish I had her agility. I’m an arthritic elderly woman who’d die trying to defend herself. What would you recommend?

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  44. This is good to learn. I was I japan for a year and half. I was in a place that the master teach you all of self-defense and other this. If there any way I can get a copy of this video. I will buy it and I pass on to others. I live in New York. This state is more crimes that 90% the victim die. That I still study self-defense. Like I am disable person. I get more be the victim. This is why I am aware where I go.

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  46. Have used the c hand throat effectively but never considered groin inseam grab. Element of surprise is always goid. I turned my back on sman once and before i knew if he punched me in face and sat on me…it was difficult to get out of that. Will never underestimate an arguement with an acquaintance.

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  49. Thank you! Now days you just don’t know. Even though I’m a good size guy,why not use this move to avoid a scrap.

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