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[Video of this waza fast and slow, from the side, and ideally, overhead]

Defense against an over-arm bear hug, from behind, with a knife to your chest

• Grab the wrist holding the knife, and simultaneously step your opposite-side foot back with a rear elbow strike, to create some space.
• Continue twisting, and duck under the opponent’s arm to escape the hold.
• Pull the opponent’s hand towards you, forcing them to stab themselves.

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