MAT: CHOKE or ATT. HEADLOCK -- ARM PARRY

Description

One of the simplest parries from the ground. The principle here is to use uke's weight and momentum against him. In order for uke to grapple for a convincing choke or headlock while tori is on the ground on his back, uke must commit his weight forward. The task of the tori here is to time uke's attempts such that tori parries them after uke has committed, but before the choke or headlock is secured. This is easier than it sounds - from underneath an attacking uke, it is very obvious when his weight has been committed.

The actual parry involves both hands. If uke is attacking from tori's right, tori should concentrate on parrying uke's right elbow, and thus his body, away from tori's body. Tori should be slightly turned toward uke at all times, using the right or left shoulder blade as a pivot point, depending on which side uke is attacking from. Do not allow your back to rest fully flat on the mat. As uke attacks with arms outstretched, tori allows the right hand to approach the head or neck, and parries just before tori actually lands the technique, by placing tori's left hand above uke's right elbow, and tori's right hand below uke's right elbow, and simply shoving to the right, while turning his body in the same direction. This will tend to land uke far enough away from tori's body for tori to regain his position before uke can attempt another choke or headlock. It is important for tori to maintain a good angle on the uke as the uke continues to try to accomplish his choke or headlock. At the same time, it is good defense to point the feet toward the uke so that then can be used to keep uke even further away - the ultimate self-defense goal is to keep uke at such a distance that tori can regain his feet. This move is only possible if uke is attacking from up to a 45 degree angle of uke's body from tori's body, measured from the legs. If uke is allowed to reposition himself such that he is attacking from a more oblique angle, this parry will prove less effective. Uke must maintain distance with the parry, and angle by using his feet to rotate his body around, pivoting on his shoulder blade.

Steps

See Also

MAT DEFENSES
CHOKE AND STRANGLE DEFENSES
HEADLOCK DEFENSES

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