Bearhug Defense

Lead Instructors:  John MerkleMatt Romond
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Bearhugs represent a common type of attack, especially against women. Bearhugs can be a part of many dangerous scenarios, including being pulled in to a car, carried into a secluded area, being dumped on the ground, or being held for additional attackers.

Lesson Specs

Lesson Goals

  1. Understand the Course topic
  2. Refine your ability to execute the techniques presented in the Course
  3. Become familiar with drills that can be used to develop your skills
  4. Achieve significant proficiency in the material

Instructions

  1. Watch the Lesson
  2. Take notes on key aspects
  3. Bookmark key points in the Lesson
  4. Ask questions on the Forum
  5. Use Lesson resources to supplement your knowledge

Lesson Chapters

  1. Bearhugs from the Front
  2. Bearhugs from Behind
  3. Combination Drill
  4. Stress Simulation Drill
  5. Final Thoughts

Lead Instructors

John Merkle

John Merkle is a Lead Black Belt Instructor at Krav Maga Worldwide.

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Matt Romond

Matt Romond is a 4th degree black belt with Krav Maga Worldwide. He is one of less than 10 instructors who are charged with the training, testing, and certification of thousands of Krav Maga instructors throughout the world.

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Other Lessons in This Course

Basic Movement

Movement is one of the keys to success when it comes to self defense.

Fall Breaks

Fights are unpredictable and a defender may end up on the ground for a variety of reasons (slipping, being swept, or tripping over obstacles). It is important to learn how to fall safely.

Punches

Different punches serve different purposes and apply to different situations depending on angle, distance, and environment.

Punch Defenses

Punch defense is an essential component to self defense.

Kicks

Kicks are incredibly effective weapons when our opponent is farther away and we have time to deliver a strong attack.

Kick Defenses

Kick defenses apply the same basic categories of redirecting and stopping defenses, while still keeping in mind the increased power, range, and new targets that kicking attacks introduce.

Chokes

This lesson covers defending various chokes from the front and behind.

Ground Positions

This is the last place you want to be in a fight, so our philosophy is to do whatever it takes is to get up as fast as possible and get home safe.

Bearhug Defense

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