Self Defence Course - How to Take the Back in a Fight with Stephan Kesting

Do you know how to take the back in a fight? Stephan Kesting does! In this video, he shows you how to arm drag-- a move every martial arts style should practice. For more of Stephan Kesting's tips and tactics, check out both of his YouTube channels: ►GRAPPLEARTS: https://www.youtube.com/user/StephanKesting ►SELF DEFENSE TUTORIALS: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj4JOZ3jvgkHPYew0ksfDZw ►Stephan's tips for escaping a rear naked choke: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7zQDugW6hA Let's get to it! One of the best moves to take the back is called an arm drag in wrestling, but that doesn't mean you have to be a wrestler to use it. Here's the set-up... From a poke, push, or light grab, clear the hand and cross-grab above the elbow. Then pull it past you as you step to the outside. Once you take the back and have an positional advantage, here are four options for your follow-up... 1- RUN. Always the safest choice in a self-defense situation. But if you can't run, here are three more ideas... 2- CONTROL. Grabbing hold of the waist from behind is a great option when you don't want to hurt someone. Maybe a friend or family member has lost their cool and you just want to keep them from hurting you or themselves. Lock the body and sit them down. 3- CHOKE. For more serious situations, wrapping up the head may give you the pressure you need to stop an attacker. 4- STRIKE. If you can't afford the time to commit to a choke, a quick strike may give you the chance to run or keep fighting. The arm drag is a great set up for a punch or kick from the attacker's blind side. In short, the arm drag should be a must in your martial arts training. So, grab a partner and grab your partner! :) THANKS FOR WATCHING! For more tips on martial arts training, self-defense, and living a happy life, check out my links... ►SUBSCRIBE on YouTube: http://bit.ly/SenseiAndo ►Get FREE Email Updates on everything I do: http://www.senseiando.com/updates/ ►Listen to my PODCAST on Martial Arts Living: http://www.senseiando.com/fight-for-a-happy-life/ ►TRAIN WITH ME in person, online, or at a seminar. http://www.senseiando.com/contact/ ▼ FOLLOW ME ▼ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/SenseiAndo INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ando_mierzwa/ Keep fighting for a happy life! :) ★ LIKE ★ SHARE ★ SUBSCRIBE ★ WARNING: The advice and movements shown in this video are for informational and educational purposes only. Consult a doctor before engaging in any exercise or martial arts program.