http://www.blackbeltmag.com?video=1 In this exclusive video shot at Black Belt magazine, budoshin jujitsu master George Kirby demonstrates an effective set of jujitsu moves for escaping a head lock — one of many attacks one might encounter on the street, in a bar or any kind of random violent situation. In 2007, George Kirby was inducted into the Black Belt Hall of Fame as Instructor of the Year. It was an honor long in coming since George Kirby has been teaching budoshin jujitsu since 1967, during which time he has authored five well-regarded manuals on the "gentle art" for Black Belt Books. Based on the teachings of Jack Seki from a lineage tracing back to the 1600s, budoshin jujitsu emphasizes self-defense, efficiency and smooth movement coupled with the principles of honor, respect, self-control and non-violence. ___________________________________________ Subdue and control opponents using small-circle jujitsu basics with our new FREE Guide: Human Pressure Points: 3 Jujitsu Techniques by Small-Circle Jujitsu Founder Wally Jay --- http://www.blackbeltmag.com/wally-jay ___________________________________________ The key to escaping a head lock is quite simple, according to George Kirby. "What I have to do, before he gets [the head lock] set," he says, "is bring my chin down and turn in. If I keep my head out and he gets under my chin, I am in trouble." Body mechanics and leverage come into play by simultaneously grabbing the attacking attacker's upper hand with the inside hand in a palm-up orientation while resting one's outside hand against the back of the attacker's elbow. The key is to push forward against the back of the bent elbow, hold the attacker's hand in place and pull one's head out of the lock. The triangular shape of the hole provides just enough wiggle room to allow the circular-shaped head to squeeze out, provided that the attacker has not gotten his bent arm fully under the victim's chin to immobilize the head. Once the victim's head is free, the question becomes how to follow up and immobilize the attacker so as to diffuse the danger of the situation. In the video, George Kirby goes for an arm lock using his left (inside) arm with the palm facing down. "All [I] do is bring him around, down, forward to the ground," George Kirby says. "[Now we have him under our control] with a shoulder brace. We want him to turn his head [opposite of the shoulder lock]. He will think this makes him more comfortable. It is more comfortable for him in the short run, but it allows me to get his shoulder down to the ground and end up with a more effective submission." ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvyKmcwtE6w