Leo explains the physics of the "weak point" in a grip. Sandra tries to pull away, slips, and accidentally headbutts him. The "Bear Hug" from Behind:
. It was more like a scene from a sitcom where everyone involved forgets how limbs work. If you're thinking about running a backyard dojo for your parents, here is a cautionary tale (and a few lessons) from the day our "safety training" turned into a slapstick routine. 1. The "Lethal" Sandal Defense when+teaching+stepmom+self+defense+goes+wrong
Sometimes, the most effective way to stop an "attacker" is to distract them with a guilt trip. Why Our "Home Dojo" Failed (And Yours Might Too) Leo explains the physics of the "weak point" in a grip
“Ow. Yeah. Great.” He wheezed. “Let’s try… a choke escape.” It was more like a scene from a
When teaching stepmom self defense goes wrong in this specific way, the next ten minutes involve the teen curled in the fetal position on the shag carpet, the stepmom apologizing with tears of laughter and horror in her eyes, and the family dog hiding under the bed. The husband walks in to find his wife holding a bag of frozen peas to his son's lap. That is a family therapy bill waiting to happen.
When a stepmother learns a few basic moves—a block, a punch, an escape—she may overestimate her ability to handle a genuine attacker. She might walk to her car alone at night in a bad neighborhood, thinking, “I can handle a groin kick.”