Front Choke / Lapel Grab 1

Defense against a single or double hand front choke or lapel grab.

1 Do an upward strike to the groin.

Purpose - Distracts attacker - takes thier mind off of choking you or betting in your face.

Variations - If person is very close to you, you may not have room to strike the groin so go to step 2. Also it can be replaced by a strike to the shin or knee.

2 Bring the cane up on the outside of the arms and preform a vertical block/strike to the arms.

Purpose - Breaks hold / removes the immediate threat.

Variations - Bring the cane up between the arms and strike the throat or under chin.

3 Use the tip throw the attacker to ground.

Purpose - Leave the attacker is a compromised position.

Variations - Thurst srike to attacker's body or use hook to strike the leg and pull the attacker off balance.

NOTE: This technique and photographs are from Cane and Kubotan by Grand Master Steve DeMasco - Here is a review. Avaiable on TotalVid which allows you to download for viewing or buy it. Also avaiable from BudoVideos.