If Someone Grabs You After 60, Do This Immediately

Most self-defense advice tells you how to hit first. But a real attack on an older person almost never starts that way. It starts with a stranger already holding you, by the throat, the wrist, the hair, or wrapped around you from behind. So this one is about the other half of the fight: how to break free when a bigger, younger man already has his hands on you, and the one spot to strike the second you get loose. I'm Gary Benson. After years in the service, the truth I keep coming back to is simple. Once someone has hold of you, you don't win by being stronger. You win by going after what his strength can't protect: his thumbs, one finger, his balance, the hard surface right behind you. Here's what you'll learn to get free from: ▶ A choke, before it ever puts you out ▶ A fistful of your coat or bag, using one finger ▶ A hair or hood grab that's steering your head ▶ A bear hug, even if he lifts you off your feet ▶ A pin against a wall or your own car ▶ Being knocked to the ground, and how to get back up safe None of it takes strength, speed, or a black belt. It takes knowing the move before you ever need it. And remember, the goal is always to get free and get to help. Use only enough force to escape, then get to safety and call for help. If this makes you feel a little steadier walking to your car or your front door, hit subscribe so you don't miss the next one. Stay sharp, stay ready, and take care of each other. #SelfDefense #SelfDefenseForSeniors #SeniorSafety #PersonalSafety #SelfDefenseTips #StaySafe #Veteran #SafetyTips #Seniors #StayReady