This also works well with relatives during the holidays trying to hug you. Take that grandma!

Thanks I’m in a headlock as I’m watching this video right now

My father's technique for breaking a headlock was known as the Nutcracker. The man had hands like vise grips.

Its hilarious how he goes hard AF on them, and tells them to chill on himself 🤣🤣🤣🤣

That's why I always wear a fake neck in public, you never know when a stranger might headlock you from behind.

You know who never gets enough respect? The guy in the demonstration videos that takes the knee on ribs. Kudos to you my man. Thank you for showing us

I love this channel. Basics. Effective.

“This is tight, you didn’t get your hand up in time” story of my life

If someone gets you in a headlock, hit em in the nuts. Worked for me

step 1: be 6’4 230 lbs step 2: make sure your aggressor is smaller than you

I just love how he takes his time go slow and walks a novice like myself through each step with a thorough explanation.

I wish I learned this many years ago, but none the less, I know it now! And for this, I thank you! Keep safe, and God bless!

Great advice, I’m 44 and not been caught in a headlock in about 30 years, but I’ll bear this in mind should I ever need it.

Thank you. I just got headlocked and needed a tutorial to help myself get out.

1) most important step: don't get grabbed in the first place. 9 times out of 10, an observant eye can see the grab or headlock coming, don't be complacent. Be observant and move out of the way of the threat. 2) if you do get grabbed or locked, aim for soft spots. Nutshot, claw, bite, gouge an eye, stomp some toes. Honor Don't matter when your life is at risk Make em hurt enough that they loosen their grip. 3) place force on their joints. No one's able to move their joints anh which way forever. In this case specifically, just push your palm against his elbow. Or better yet, strike it repeatedly. If you still can't get out after two tries or so, go back to step 2. 4) once you're out, either follow up and knock the assailant the fuck out, or run. If you can't guarantee you can end the fight in 3 moves or less, just run. No one jumps a guy without friends in this day and age. He made it a bit more complicated than it needs to be, and note how he was the bigger dude in the situation. Needless to say, only follow these steps if your life is actually in danger, not just rough housing with your friends. And also acknowledge that training doesn't improve your chances of winning a fight, it only improves your chances of survival; it doesn't make you some main character, so don't act like you are like this guy... okay?

I really like the practicality of what you show, others want to present Showmanship rather than effectiveness. Thus the word self/ defense and then changing the direction of where you go from there

Step 1: Find a guy who is half of your size...

I got put into a headlock against a guy who could wrestle. I couldn't get out, so I went for the balls. I recommend the same for a life or death situation because it can be very hard to use proper technique in a violent surprise attack.

This guy is absolutely BRUTAL!! Just the way it should be!!

People really hating on this short, talking about being heavier than the other guy. When they exposed that they have no knowledge on how to fight. In Judo or BJJ or Jujutsu, or Sambo, you'll have guys be paired up and they have a 60lb-80lb weight gap. You should be strong enough to move 100lbs over your body weight at MINIMUM. Grappling is about leverage. If you need strength, you're doing it wrong. It HELPS, but it shouldn't be what you rely on in grappling.

34 years ago, in high school, I watched someone actually escape a headlock in a very similar way. He dumped the other guy on the concrete and it was over. Then we trained that move in Karate years later... and now in Jiu-jitsu.

Everyone hath a plan until they get punched in the face -Mike Tyson

you just showed me that being in a headlock places you in a very great spot to deliver an uppercut to the nuts.

I got put in a headlock in one fight when I was about 11 years old just down the street from my house. My dad taught me how to get out of a headlock by reaching back and going over the attacher’s head, grabbing their eye sockets with my fingers like claws and pulling straight back and down to the ground. He was in our driveway and watched it all unfold. I think that may have been the proudest my dad ever was of me. We had steaks for dinner and the other kid had two black eyes and a scratched cornea. Not really ideal in a fight between kids, but when it counted, it was affective.

Right-on! Great lesson! A bully had me in a headlock in the 9th grade and dragged me all over the gym in front of everyone. I was so embarrassed. I'm 60 now and wish I knew this back then.

I needed that during grade school. Thats the classic hold of a grade school bully.

Gobert should watch this😂😂😂😂😂

Perfect. So we all just walk around with the backs of our hands against our necks in case someone tries to put us in a headlock.

Rule one: Always be a foot taller and 30lbs heavier Rule two: Punch punch punch disengage

This is actually better than most headlock escapes.

If you're the younger sibling you learned the hard way

Iv seen MMA fights stopped by old school head locks...I love this technique

When he said punch,punch head on a swivel…yeah I felt that💯😁

If he's got you in a headlock, and his legs are spread like that, there's a far easier, more obvious, and less complicated counter.

Nice tips

Love this video of escaping a headlock. Thank you 👍😊

I love this guy. He’s 100% trained up. He’s right about everything. And it’s all practical things we can do.

Thanks man hopefully somebody half my size puts me in a headlock lol

Thanks for the daily reminder brother

If your arms are that long, you can just Bobby Hill it and perform the “That’s My Purse!” low strike.

I made sure I saved this video so I can pull it up just incase I’m ever in a headlock

Wanted to try this out, so I had my 6year old put me in a headlock….everything worked as demonstrated

Can you do a tutorial on ground fighting?

Top Tier stuff bud👍💪

Everybody has a plan ... - Mike Tyson

Forget all that noise, grab em by the kiwis and make him yodel, and as always restomp that groin. #MasterKen

Rudy Gobert is watching this video right now

Was in stiches when he said 'just relax ' 😅😅😅

Good points. Also using your fist, hammering the gripping person on the nuts a couple of times will surely loosen the grip.

I always HATED being the assistant student for demonstrations, but looking back it forged me into a somewhat respectable individual. You don’t fear getting hit or pain when you’re constantly being hit for demonstrations even if it’s only 10% power

aggressively headlocks him then when it's the other guy's turn he goes "relax relax" lmfao

Why is self defence always so polite and gentle. It feels like self defence is designed for an indoor dojo setting with rules like "dont aim for the groin or face, no hitting only grappling" and so on.

Just make sure whoever got hold of your neck has no cauliflowers ears

what I learned is the number one thing is you want, is to be completely aware your opponent is about to try and put you in a headlock.

I was a security officer at a apt complex and I worked at a gate house. I had a punk attack me and put me in a headlock, I took my right arm put it under his throat and body slammed him on the pavement. Dragged him cross the ground and tore him up. Attacked happen very fast so never panic just do...

That’s good info. I was also taught to reach over with my assailant-side hand to pull up and back on the assailant’s face, in particular just below the nose. Pressure point on the septum makes that very effective.

Is there a reason why he never said " If they have their legs open and you are in a headlock, simply use their nut sack as your personal backdoor punching bag and falcon punch that coin purse"

Thanks man. My grandma puts me in a headlock when I come in late and this should help.

As a former wrestler, first reaction would be to hip toss them into next week. No slam calls off the mat.

Everyone has a plan until they get put in a headlock

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Opponents crotch is completely exposed as both his hands are busy headlocking you.

Sounded like his neck was cracking before they got started!! 😂

sheesh that's an aggressive instructor putting that man down like nothing props to the trainee taking it all like a champ

I always walk around with my hand crossed up by my face so I don't get choked out..be stayin ready bro

Love his style of teaching.

Great advice and to the point after!

👊👊🥊YES!🥊🥊YES!🤜🤛Thank you!

This guy’s teaching saved my life last month when someone tried to mug me at the bus stop.

I absolutely LOVE this content. As a lifelong dedicated martial artist, and a former bouncer with about 14 years experience working at about a dozen different bars and clubs all over the St Louis City area, I've acquired an awful lot of "hands-on" experience dealing with real life violence, and self defense situations, including being jumped by multiple attackers..attackers armed with guns, knives, bottles, stools, clubs, etc..(and currently carry around a souvenir from one in form of a bullet in my back, and bullet fragments in my pelvis) I've literally seen it all. And headlocks in a fight (especially between guys who can't actually fight) is so ridiculously common, it's almost expected than when two guys fight, one of them will headlock the other. There are really a handful of very common attacks that you see regularly in street and bar fights, and a headlock is definitely one of them.

Thank you for each lecture you give

I think if you have the reflexes to get a hand inside the lock before he can secure it, you're probably going to win anyway.

I am 99% sure that when I am attacked I will forget everything you taught me here

That's an awesome technique to show, thank you.

Thanks for all the martial arts tips, Tom Hardy.

Bro got headlock but his whole neck unlocked (that crack sound bruh).

The trouble I have is .. I forget all of this when it actually happens

I love your self defense skills you show, fast reliable moves too disengage an enemy. You don't show unnecessary moves, you get right too the point. Keep up the good work brother 👍

This is actually very helpful and will actually help me if this were to happen. You just gotta be quick Thanks 👍👍

This is great! Wished I knew this a long time ago when I was back at school.

I practice punching in the balls. Got to get that muscle memory. Repetitions. Repotions. Repetitions.

Going to try this on my coworkers on our next coffee break

absolutely amazing demonstration and video! 🙏

Thank you for the teachings Tom Hardy!

Why do I now feel the need for someone to put me in a headlock 😁

perfectly calm perfect teaching voice perfect demonstration big props brother you are a pleasure to watch

headlock in a street fight is so rare.

Nice move. Like that technique. Thank you.

Also helps to be a foot taller and outweigh ur attacker by 25 lbs

The most reasonable self defense I’ve ever seen.. not some stupid self defense you see out there..

If your go-to is a headlock, you're doomed.

If someone gets you in a headlock, it’s a gift as there are loads of things you can do to the attacker regardless of size.

If someone puts you in a headlock. Just turn around and face them. The headlock turns into a hug. Have a nice day, be safe.

I didn't have sound on. For a second, I thought he was gonna tell me to suplex a guy.

Lol his eyes when he drops and the other guy is still talking calm

This dude is the truth. Thats why I don’t start trouble with people I don’t know

Nut cracker is only skill you need to learn 😅

Great to know!!! I will try this, after I stop time, along with his ability to move. Magic sure is awesome!!!

Love that move stay calm and think very smoothly

I’m 60 years old and I have never been in a headlock situation that I needed to get out of. I say the best is don’t put yourself in a position to be put in a headlock, easy!