Balance Theory And Escaping A 'friendly' Headlock

By: First Action

This article describes the Balance Theory in a bit more detail and also shows a simple exercise to demonstrate it. Basically the Balance Theory is the following:





- You can gain advantage in a fight by disturbing your opponents balance while keeping your own

- In any given stance, the opponent will always be more vulnerable to one side

- When standing, your feet make up 2 points of a triangle. The third point, which can be on either side, is the direction where you are most off balance. Pushing or pulling your opponent towards this third point will cause your opponent to be 'thrown' off balance. 

How can you use this information to your advantage?

- If an opponent grabs your upper body, step back and out to the side to pull them off balance

- Another way to disturb his balance is to step out of his line of attack, like in the Push Defense. His own momenum may cause him to 'fall' off balance

You can also use it against an annoying drunk who is attempting to get you in a head lock. It works well because drunks already suffer a loss of balance.

- With the drunks arm around your neck, simply place your near side leg behind the drunk and between his legs (the 3rd point of the triangle)

- Place your elbow on his chest and push him backwards over your leg. Twist your body around as he falls over backwards. 

- Strike him on the way down if needed then either walk away or stomp his groin depending on the seriousness of the situation.

Note:You may get dragged to the ground with him, if this is the case simply do what you'd do if you find yourself on the ground.

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Balance Theory and Escaping a 'Friendly' Headlock 



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