Unit 3 Lesson 10 Upright Grappling and Body Hold Escapes PDF

Unit 3 Defensive Tactics Techniques Lesson 10 Upright Grappling and Body Hold Escapes Lesson Goal At the end of this lesson, you will be able to demonstrate proper upright grappling and body hold escape techniques. One of the most common attacks an officer may face is an upright grappling po...

Unit 3 Defensive Tactics Techniques Lesson 10 Upright Grappling and Body Hold Escapes Lesson Goal At the end of this lesson, you will be able to demonstrate proper upright grappling and body hold escape techniques. One of the most common attacks an officer may face is an upright grappling position. Grappling is the use of body mechanics to leverage or control another person. When engaged in a grappling hold, consider methods of escaping, stabilizing, or controlling a resistant subject. With any sudden attack, preventing and breaking free should be your first priority. ✅ HL4310.1. Demonstrate upright grappling and body hold escape techniques There are several types of upright grappling body holds covered in this lesson: escape from front chokehold escape from rear chokehold escape from front body hold over/under arms escape from rear body hold over/under arms escape from headlock escape from front football tackle diversions  headbutt  foot stomp  shin scrape Defend and Escape From a Front Chokehold The purpose of the escape from a front chokehold is to break away from a subject who grabs you around the throat from the front. This requires maintaining balance, disengaging, and following up with other techniques. You may also need to apply a diversion technique to escape. Subject and officer factors dictate what diversion to use and when. 282 / Florida Basic Recruit Training Program (HL): Volume 2 The front choke is life threatening. Execute this technique immediately: If possible, use loud, clear verbal commands throughout the application of the technique. 1. Tuck your chin and shrug your shoulders. 2. Step straight back with your right leg and raise your left arm as you swing that arm up and over the subject’s arm to break the hold (windmill). 3. Follow up with the appropriate action(s). (See Figure 4-52) 4. Other effective escapes from a front chokehold can also include pressure to the jugular notch and evasive movements. Figure 4-52 Defend and escape from a front chokehold Chapter 4 Criminal Justice Defensive Tactics / 283 Defend and Escape From a Rear Chokehold The rear chokehold is usually the result of a surprise attack or a struggle with a combative subject. Escape is crucial. Any chokehold can cause serious injury or unconsciousness. If you are uncon- scious, you cannot defend yourself from a subsequent use of deadly force. If possible, use loud, clear verbal commands throughout the application of the technique. 1. Tuck your chin and shrug your shoulders. 2. Lower your center of gravity and raise your arm on the side they are choking you with. 3. Protect your airway with your other hand. 4. Create space between your hips and the subject’s. 5. Windmill your raised arm in a downward motion between their hip and yours as you turn into the subject, grabbing their upper back. This should free you from the choke. 6. Follow up with the appropriate action(s). (See Figure 4-53) Escape From Front Body Hold Over/Under Arms A front body hold is usually the result of a surprise attack. A subject applying this type of hold on you can cause serious injury. Use your hands, feet, and legs to perform a diversion technique and escape. Use loud, clear verbal commands throughout the application of the technique. 1. Lower your center of gravity. 2. Perform one or more striking techniques or pressure points to the appropriate target areas. 3. Follow up with the appropriate action(s). 4. For escaping over the arms, create distance between you and the subject by putting your palms on the subject’s hips (hip check). 5. For escape from under the arms, push the head away and follow up with the appropriate action(s). (See Figure 4-54) 284 / Florida Basic Recruit Training Program (HL): Volume 2 Figure 4-53 Defend and escape from a rear chokehold Chapter 4 Criminal Justice Defensive Tactics / 285 Figure 4-54 Escape from front body hold over/under arms 286 / Florida Basic Recruit Training Program (HL): Volume 2 Escape From Rear Body Hold Over/Under Arms A rear body hold is usually the result of a surprise attack. A subject who grabs you in a rear body hold can exert force strong enough to the ribcage that breathing becomes difficult or a serious injury may occur. Immediate escape is imperative. Use loud, clear verbal commands throughout the application of the technique. 1. Trap hands and lower your center of gravity. 2. Perform one or more striking techniques or finger peel to break the subject’s grip. 3. Follow up with the appropriate action(s). (See Figure 4-55) Escape From Headlock The headlock is usually the result of a surprise attack or a struggle with a combative subject. Being in a headlock for an extended period can cause serious injury. Escape is crucial. To escape from a headlock, you must react quickly and apply leverage. When a subject applies a headlock, turn your face into the subject’s torso to establish an airway and protect vital areas of your face. Strikes and diversion techniques are effective for escaping from a headlock. A wide stance is neces- sary to establish good balance. Escape From Side Headlock Use loud, clear verbal commands throughout the application of the technique. 1. Establish an airway, and a wide stance. 2. Perform one or more striking techniques or pressure points to the appropriate target areas, if needed. 3. If the subject tries to strike with their non-choking arm, reach behind the subject and secure their striking arm with your hand by grabbing their forearm. 4. Perform a rear takedown. 5. Follow up with the appropriate action(s). (See Figures 4-56 and 4-57) Chapter 4 Criminal Justice Defensive Tactics / 287  Figure 4-55 Escape from rear body hold over/under arms 288 / Florida Basic Recruit Training Program (HL): Volume 2 Figure 4-56 Escape from side headlock A Figure 4-57 Escape from side headlock B Chapter 4 Criminal Justice Defensive Tactics / 289 Escape From Front Headlock Use loud, clear verbal commands throughout the application of the technique. 1. Establish an airway and a wide stance. 2. Perform one or more striking techniques or pressure points to the appropriate target areas, if needed. 3. Bring your right arm over the subject’s left shoulder and maintain downward pressure. 4. Quickly step around the subject’s lead leg using your leg to place the subject off balance. This should place you on the subject’s left side. 5. Use your right leg to buckle the subject’s left leg, while driving them down with your shoulder and head pressure. 6. As the subject falls, move past their left leg, while maintaining constant shoulder and head contact with the subject’s chest. 7. Guide the subject as they fall to the ground, ending in side control. (See Figure 4-58) Escape From Front Football Tackle The football tackle is usually the result of a surprise attack or a struggle with a combative subject. Avoid being taken to the ground; instead drive the subject to the ground. Use loud, clear verbal commands throughout the application of the technique. 1. Raise your arms in an offensive ready position. 2. Stop the subject’s forward motion by driving your hips forward, then shooting your legs backward while putting your body weight on the subject’s back. 3. Follow up with the appropriate action(s). (See Figure 4-59) 290 / Florida Basic Recruit Training Program (HL): Volume 2 Figure 4-58 Escape from front headlock Chapter 4 Criminal Justice Defensive Tactics / 291 Figure 4-59 Escape from front football tackle 292 / Florida Basic Recruit Training Program (HL): Volume 2 Diversions These diversion techniques inflict pain and can temporarily divert a subject’s attention, redirect- ing the subject’s attack. They can also be used to gain space when you are held in a close-quarter body hold. Headbutt Use loud, clear verbal commands throughout the application of the technique. 1. Assume an appropriate position. 2. Identify the target area. 3. The best target area for a headbutt is the soft tissue of the subject’s face or head. 4. Using the top of the forehead or the back of the head, thrust the head into the target area. 5. Follow up with the appropriate action(s). (See Figure 4-60) Foot Stomp Figure 4-60 Headbutt The foot stomp is very effective when a subject attacks from the front or from the rear in close quarters. Use loud, clear verbal commands throughout the application of the technique. 1. Assume an appropriate position. 2. Transfer your weight to one leg. 3. Lift the other leg, bending at the knee. 4. Using the heel of the foot, deliver a downward thrust to the subject’s foot. 5. Follow up with the appropriate action(s). (See Figure 4-61) Chapter 4 Criminal Justice Defensive Tactics / 293 Figure 4-61 Foot stomp 294 / Florida Basic Recruit Training Program (HL): Volume 2 Shin Scrape With this technique, raise your foot and apply downward pressure on the subject’s shin. It does not require much effort or strength, but, properly performed, the shin scrape is very effective in allowing you to escape from a body hold. Use loud, clear verbal commands throughout the application of the technique. 1. Assume an appropriate position. 2. Transfer your weight to one leg. 3. Lift the other leg, bending at the knee. 4. Turning the foot either to the inside or to the outside, deliver a downward scraping thrust along the subject’s shin. 5. Follow up with the appropriate action(s). (See Figure 4-62) Figure 4-62 Shin scrape Chapter 4 Criminal Justice Defensive Tactics / 295