KRAV MAGA TRAINING • How to escape the Full Nelson

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Avoid dangerous Full Nelson grip by not pushing your head down or lifting yourself with back muscles to prevent injuries. Instead, join hands, bend hips, step foot behind aggressor, and slam them to the ground with all weight to avoid falling face first.

Insights

  • Join your hands, bend your hips, and step your foot behind the aggressor to slam them to the ground, avoiding dangerous Full Nelson grips.
  • Maintain a straight back and focus on using your legs rather than back muscles to prevent hernias while ensuring effective takedowns.

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Recent questions

  • How can I defend against an aggressor?

    By joining your hands, bending your hips, stepping your foot behind the aggressor, and slamming them to the ground, you can effectively defend yourself.

  • What should I avoid to prevent injuries during self-defense?

    To prevent cervical spine injuries, avoid pushing your head down and refrain from lifting yourself using back muscles to prevent hernias.

  • How can I ensure I don't fall face first during self-defense?

    To avoid falling face first, hold your hands in front of you while keeping your back straight and slamming the aggressor to the ground with all your weight on them.

  • What should I do if I can't lift the aggressor during self-defense?

    If you can't lift the aggressor, put your leg behind them to make them lose balance or extend your leg to push them down.

  • What is a dangerous grip to avoid during self-defense?

    The Full Nelson grip can be dangerous, so it is important to avoid pushing your head down to prevent cervical spine injuries.

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Prevent injuries with proper Full Nelson technique.

  • The Full Nelson grip can be dangerous, avoid pushing your head down to prevent cervical spine injuries. Do not lift yourself using back muscles to prevent hernias. Instead, join your hands, bend your hips, step your foot behind the aggressor, and slam them to the ground. To avoid falling face first, hold your hands in front of you. Keep your back straight, slam the aggressor to the ground with all your weight on them. If you can't lift them, put your leg behind to make them lose balance or extend your leg to push them down.
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