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

Defense against an under-arm bear hug

• Press the opponent’s chin up, forcing their head back to off-balance them.
• Two-finger spearhand strike their eyes, as an atemi.
• Knee kick to their groin.
  • This should knock them back, releasing their grip.
• Reverse punch to their temple.