Hip Throw
The hip roll is a variant of the one-arm shoulder throw. Instead of trapping the attacker’s arm/shoulder, you grab him around the waist or neck.
Starting Position: Attacker has his right arm extended towards you, perhaps after making a wide hook that you have blocked.
Grab the
inside of the attacker’s
wrist with your
left hand while
stepping in.
With your
right arm,
reach around the
attacker’s left
hip. Ideally you’d
grab at the
belt or pants, but
if nothing
is available, grab
skin or just wrap your
hand/arm tightly
around him.
You should
also now have
your back to
the attacker
with your hips
square with his hips
and your
own feet
relatively close together.
Drop your hips
below his and
punch them back,
“lifting” him up
onto your
hips.
Using
your arms
for extra force,
drive your right
shoulder to
your left hip,
rolling him over
the top
of you and down
into the
ground.
Variation:
You can also
wrap your
right arm around
the attacker’s
neck, rather
than his
waist, and grab
at his shoulder.
Face-to-Face Flip (“Sacrifice” Throw)
This throw is usually done successfully in a clinch when the attacker’s weight is overcommitted forward. The attacker needs to know fall breaks, and you should have good mats on which to train.
Starting Position: Left-leg-forward fighting stance.
As
the attacker
comes in, grab
his shirt collar
tightly with both
hands. Drop your
weight down like
you’re sitting
straight down
toward the floor.
Do NOT
fall backward; you want
to stay near
the attacker.
As you
do so, bring your back
foot up
(with your knee bent
tightly so it
can fit between your body
and your
attacker’s) and place
it against
the attacker’s
hip/belt buckle. It
helps to center
your foot
on the attacker’s
body to avoid
slipping off the
hip, and
to angle your foot
with the heel
in and
toes pointed
out.
Round
your back as you hit
the floor.
Continuing to
hold on with your
hands so that
the attacker
lands close to you,
use your
leg to kick/push
the attacker
over your head
so that he
flips and lands on
his
back.
Roll backward to
end up in
a full mount.
It’s also
possible to roll
into a side mount
(see picture 7).
Variation: This can also be done in a clinch, with the attacker leaning his weight on you. It is also possible, although more difficult, to make the technique while doing a Muay Thai- style hold around the attacker’s neck. Be sure you turn your head to one side to avoid an accidental headbutt.
Once you flip the attacker over, continue over in a somersault to land either in a full mount or side mount.
Self-Defense Headlock from Behind
This defense is made when the attacker jumps on the defender from behind and attempts to apply a headlock.
Starting Position: The attacker jumps on you from behind and attempts to apply a headlock with his right arm.
Tuck your
chin and
turn it to
avoid the choke
(in this
example, the defender
turns his
chin to
the left).
Immediately drop your
right shoulder
to your
left knee, rolling
him over the
top of you
and straight
down.
Continue with
counters (punches, stomps,
kicks,
etc.).
