How to Disable an Attacker

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Bend slightly at the knees.

   DO NOT MOVE BACK FROM A CHARGING PERSON!!! ,, If it's one of those fat dudes that won't fall to the ground, use your arm to pull up on the throat (only in life threatening situations) or bite the muscle on his/her shoulder (very effective). ,,, This is very effective, and can cause almost immediate pain.
   
   Watch out for their other limbs though.
   
   They may try to strike at you.
   
   Once you've held your attacker down for a moment, Release immediately and RUN. ,,, You have just given energy to their charge and are able to re-direct it because of that.
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   Step 2: Wait until the person is close enough to grab their arm.

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   Step 3: After you grab their arm

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   Step 4: you can use their momentum to swing yourself around them.

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   Step 5: Now you can easily get them in a headlock and use your weight to bring them to the ground.

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   Step 6: When they're close enough

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   Step 7: swerve out of the way.

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   Step 8: Grab their wrist.

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   Step 9: Using your thumb

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    Step 10: squeeze on the vein.

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    Step 11: Stand your ground until they are within reach.

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    Step 12: Take a sliding step towards them and to their side

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    Step 13: at the same time grab the outstretched hand closest to you.

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    Step 14: Yank on the hand at the same time

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    Step 15: pivot on the heel closest to them.

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