Escaping A Two Hand Choke: Self Defense That Works

Escaping a two handing choke or a choke where you are being pinned against a wall is very important when it comes to self-defense. Kevin Goat shows us an extremely simple two-handed choke escape that you can implement into your practice.

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[@1amazingtutorialchannel380]

I like how you think. “I’m not a police officer, I don’t need to control him…” - sometimes people think real life is the ufc

[@dizzybee7386]

I like your calm and gentle approach to instruction. There's so much aggro on self-defence videos just to promote masculinity instead of careful reaction. Well done 👌

[@patryka11]

Really good instructor with a lot of practical and pragmatical wisdom. Like "technic never works 100%" and so on. Not so many like him.

[@Tony_spumoni]

I know. I wish i was in Calgary

[@FistandFootMartialArts]

I have a saying in my for this in my school, it's Zen koan-esque;) Nothing always works.

[@jcdough]

Great teaching! Thanks so much!

[@gooddognigel9992]

Kevin was born to be an instructor.

[@mikegoldsmith3600]

That's brilliant - very clearly explained and nicely broken down into stages. Thanks!

[@user-dy5gy2rp6h]

This young man is one of the best Self Defense instructors I've have ever seen 🏆⭐🎥👍 ... Perfect detailing instructions and Excellent quality Communication skills ⭐🏆🎥👍🥊🥋

[@robertschlesinger1342]

A worthwhile video.

[@mariamastropaolo2601]

Nice and practical videos ,Thanks

[@manxman8008]

Brilliant teaching!

[@chrisg1219]

Double thumb eye gouge works well too

[@theone1977]

Excellent video

[@jozsefdarmos3303]

Very good.Important technic!

[@HopedrivenFitness]

Amazing! Thank you

[@user-dy5gy2rp6h]

Studied ever since i was a kid... ...this young man knows what he talking about... ...😏 will definitely be following all of his KZbin videos 🎥⭐🏆🤸

[@pickledbuffalo]

Great vid. Connecting to your centre is massive. For me, it's that composure to do something like change the angle and not just instinctively start swinging which I've always struggled with. Excellent video, thanks.

[@iansmith4924]

This was really great

[@brucehuddler7518]

Great Job!

[@keithschultz4187]

u sir are a great Sifu!

[@paksau1]

Good stuff brutha!

[@chanking6438]

Useful and realistic channel👍

[@TwinMillMC]

Great advice! Thank you!

[@unpopularopinionz]

Bro might be a better general teacher than martial artist. Most people you watch instruct fughting then just boom boom boom, ok gotnit? He understands how to slowly explain something to a foreigner.

[@benabdelahbendaho6349]

Love you coach ,am watching u from Morocco

[@PaigeWeiss-us9tb]

Like y’all style n swag

[@FreakyTeeth]

Thanks.

[@100orNothin]

Extremely informative thank you... just a thought but if there is a shtf situation, women will be likely be a Target.. we need to remember that...self-defense is and will be definitely necessary

[@kammykwok2888]

🙏❤️🙏 Big Thanks 🙏❤️👍🏽

[@FistandFootMartialArts]

An oldie, but a goodie! Always good to review the basics. Well taught. Thx for the reminder.

[@how_to_hallagon1]

This is important for nerds and women to practice. The most common attacks on them are choke holds. Everyone assumes punching. Those they can find a way out of. Choke holds kill people. I've seen bullys black them out before.

[@brunobergonzi8458]

Great technique. Thanks

[@Joshuatree7746]

Best method of breaking a frontal choke hold

[@panteranegra50]

Thank's teacher o sensei

[@Shakenbake-in9ux]

Sign 1 of bullshido : large weight class difference in demonstrators.

[@llamanation5215]

Hey, so I wanna point out that all these self defense videos I’ve watched wouldn’t of helped me in my situation. I was in the driver seat, and he was in the back, he had went forward and grabbed my throat and threw me in my passenger seat my back bent over the center console a difficult spot to use any self defense other than pulling on his shirt bc I was in full fledge panic. If he’d done it a few seconds longer I would’ve been knocked out. So if you could look into it some more, I’d love to see different techniques for odd situations, not just the common ones like being against a wall bc that’s not always the case, or being on the ground with him on top of you, sometimes your held in odd positions. I’ve been watching a lot of videos like this to see if I could’ve stopped him, but so far I haven’t seen a single video that would’ve helped my situation.

[@kravmagaCDK]

Explain your situation a little more. We’re you behind the wheel. Did you break free or did he just stop. Once I get more info I’ll recap it and post a video. That being said there is no correct one answer. Mental determination to survive is the MOST important thing that you need to defend yourself

[@Khaleesi_Jack]

Where’d you go dude? I agree with the guy that responded. Can you explain with more detail what happened? Cuz I didn’t quite get an image of how that played out, idk maybe I didn’t understand. But he seemed to wanna help.

[@user-mk3hl6lx5o]

You also don't need to practice a scene in self-defense until you can't do it anymore, which might happen 0.0001% of the time. You have to adjust to everyday life, which can happen 5% of the time. What nonsense you're spouting, every situation and every scenario is different and everything happens dynamically. You will never find the ultimate technique that works against everything, you have to learn to adapt to a dynamic situation as quickly as possible to a new situation, sometimes you can extend and adapt other techniques for that situation, even if it doesn't quite fit. You have to stay dynamic and active. In the end, it's about survival, no matter how you do it. Real life is not a pony farm, the truth usually hurts less than being lulled into a false sense of security.

[@TopFix]

Realistically, why wouldn't tickling actually work? It seems unorthodox, but most people are very ticklish in the armpits/along the top sides of the rib-cage, and that would definitely cause someone to lose their grip/hold on you by a substantial margin that would allow you to flee or retaliate.

[@cnevarita6265]

I would love to see more self defense for short guy

[@Folkintherye]

What arts do you show us for this self defense? Is it a mixture of what you know?

[@redpillpusher]

in this case the smaller guy had enough room to stick a push kick right in the groin or to a knee or hip with the support of the wall which to me seems like a more intuitive solution then just trying to twist out as an isolated move.

[@marc2638]

The one thing this dudes preaches if you're paying attention is staying calm, cool and collected in these stressful moments so tht you'll be able to do these things. It takes a mind of focus to have this work, fighters get trained to remain calm for a reason and not fight with ager or hate. There sre reasons for this, people who don't Train to fight or just train to train or be knowledgeable about self defense don't realize that important aspect

[@rollsgracie268]

What about the Gracie Jiu Jitsu judo way where you rotate your arm on a horizontal plane pivoting with your foot like you showed breaking the wrist possibly and coming back with an elbow twisting your body, but with your arms up and going horizontal across the plane

[@stella4162]

Рада что нашла этот канал.

[@MrGreenzySJ]

Who is your tattoo artist? That’s all I’ve wanted to know since I’ve watched your videos haha

[@zzzaaalll]

Go for the baaallls 🤣

[@AjaychinuShah]

is I mean is this what you learn in a Gracie Jiu Jitsu centre? I mean its so nice and calm in there but doesn't equate to an outcome like people have in mind.

[@stenar007]

BOSS

[@Goona187]

This is all well and good a technic however I would like to see the little guy di the same ,I love watching your channel but can we see more of the little guy doing your technics plesse

[@dimigeorg1044]

For addition be careful that your head doesnt get hurt because of the wall.

[@moontan91]

it would be even easier if you put a thumb or a finger in his eye while he's trying to choke you. it's easier if you have the the longer reach. but, i'd rather disable him without having to do this, if at all possible. unless, it was a life or death situation. i like the way you handle this.

[@dustin2250]

3:57 overview 👍

[@arnoldsdf]

i would like to learn the best martial art for defending myself and for health as well. which one do you recommend ? boxing ?

[@lilith4961]

Boxing is great. But just be aware that while some martial arts are better and others not so much, they are limited because real life confrontations are different from the kind of violent encounters you might have to deal with.

[@hussien04]

I'd recommend boxing as a start

[@FreshUF]

He mentions Hapkido, so maybe that’s an idea for you.

[@user-mk3hl6lx5o]

Good video, the only criticism from my point of view is why your colleague doesn't even do it with you, as he is smaller and weighs less, it would be nice to see how it works from his point of view and not always from yours. Too bad, there are a lot of guys who always have to take a smaller one to show how the technique works. Use one of the same size or bigger. Otherwise everything is ok.

[@philcentinaro9328]

This only works if your arms are longer than the attacker. Best thing is kick the groin or finger jab his eyes.

[@NeterRafi77]

But what if you are down and the enemy is on top of you?

[@saymyname8925]

You can also escape through death

[@startreker8591]

Spit y tell him I got Covid

[@oneandonly6397]

Tom hardy of self defense 🤣

[@Clickclips1234]

I’m going to tickle the hell out of someone then run 🏃 😂

[@coffeeder]

cool technique, i will go to the bar try it out, ha ha ha

[@richardhenry1969]

The real training grounds. Usually after 3 Jack and cokes all techniques go out the window.

[@ckryses3962]

Welcome KZbinrs to Steven Strait channel..

[@diegonunez334]

What if I have to face someone much taller like Eric vs you 🤣

[@woodworkbycross]

What if you are a 8 or 10 year old girl and some adult creep tries to choke them? Arms are shorter than attacker, height most likely has a huge difference and strength most likely will be a factor.

[@JasonPatrick-tj4xj]

If you allow an enemy to get that close to you, that he can grab you, without you being aware....something is wrong. Always be ready.

[@leepride7978]

It’s always a supposed love one 😒

[@navywoman7709]

@@leepride7978 😂

[@MatthewManney]

@@leepride7978 exactly

[@paksau1]

I know I'm late to the party Sir. I can always tell when someone has NEVER been in a life or death violent attack by their comments...your totally wrong. Have a great year!

[@navywoman7709]

@@paksau1 So right! Even a best friend can turn into an enemy... my girlfriend discovered after she woke up in the hospital.😫 (She spent there several nights; her boyfriend only one night in jail.)

[@geronimopabloiii99]

Just poke the eye

[@ricardoalvarez2800]

Your cool 😎.......remember keep your clips short many people learn faster that way...... 👌

[@Khaleesi_Jack]

He makes the shorts from the longer videos. But some people like seeing the longer format for more thorough understanding and explanations.👍

[@flamerollerx01]

Why not just put both of your hands in and to both sides of the assailant's head, then rotating them outwards kinda like a swimming stroke, or if you want to hurt the assailant, you can instead grab their arms from inside their "hold" and smash the top of your forehead into their nose. That could potentially backfire though, so I would suggest not doing that.

[@AjaychinuShah]

Thanks, need a follow up on this great idea.

[@siddharthjaitly5184]

I won't even sign up to be his demo partner ... One slip of hand and i am done for life

[@joashlee1684]

just poke his eyes

[@alvaroglez545]

Ok

[@user-vj2sf2tn8y]

С такими антропометрическими и физическими данными как у инструктора заморачиваться на том,что кто-то нападет,да ещё будет душить вообще не стоит!!!!!!!!!!

[@chitoflores9607]

I understand that you are trying to help people by sharing your skills, but you need to get a bigger partner. All we're seeing is a bigger guy overpowering a smaller guy. And that's just about as useful as bottled air.

[@ifuaintfirsturlast7551]

rule #1: be sure you are always...6'5 235 lbs of muscle.....

[@FreshUF]

Nothing a kick to the groin, eye gouge, or bullets won’t stop. Bigger they are, harder they fall.

[@Anxietykillsmedeeply]

in street fight there are no rules am i right boys? is it okay to knee his ball, poking his eyes etcs? anything that could make the furious guy to stay in prostate position after using illegal technique in such way?😅😂

[@drhkleinert8241]

In fact: No opponent who is that small will coke a much bigger opponent. Just change the sides that the big one chokes, thats realistic. And the biggest fail nearly every "Teacher" shows in the Dojo is that the "choker" just lays his hands on the neck/throat without any pressure. Thats a hold, not a choke. If there is a really choke the defender has just one, max two seconds for a hard reaction, after that the light is off. I had many students in my group, even Black belts and ask them what they learned against that choke. I lays my hands on them the way they learned that and they do their mambo jambo from Taekwon do or Kung Fu. I says "Ok, now on real, OK?" and grab and chokes them harder. After one second they kneels in front of me and looked really shocked so i told them "Thats a real chocking on the street, no attacker lays his hands on your neck that friendly. Where were your moves and defends now? You are a Black belt, whats going on?". Most teachers and students dont know reality and think Dojo stuff will prepare for reality.

[@dimigeorg1044]

Amen

[@Last_Chance.]

Exactly

[@flamerollerx01]

You're very wrong, this "choke" is a joke and cannot accomplish much, if anything at all and is absolutely trivial to break out of. Also, you do not pass out after seconds of choking, it takes minutes to pass out and around 10 entire minutes for brain death and that's only if they can fully restrict your breathing. Go learn some CPR basics before you pretend to know what you're talking about.

[@vincenzo00]

Yes, the technique seemed good (luckily I have not been attacked before) but as you say no sane person is ever going to attack someone that much bigger than himself. It wld have been more realistic and fairer for the viewers if the instructor had been the attacker to start off with.

[@RaulRodriguez-mp7js]

100% agree

[@prontoazor2793]

It's easy for ya cos you've got the height advantage and you bigger!

[@vladimir_petruchenya]

А по чему нужно душить двумя руками а не одной

[@mr123undead]

Why not just take free shot to opponent face, you literally can just tank the choke and free to do short punch their eyes and nose as hard as you can.

[@kiwi-freedom5113]

Shouldn’t you get someone your own size to pick on you? 😂

[@5455zg]

black paws like hell

[@RaulRodriguez-mp7js]

Sir is oblivious to his size advantage over pretty much 80% of people.

[@AjaychinuShah]

at least 100 ways to get out of this and i don't mean any striking whatsoever.

[@BIG_DRU]

Is his assistant his son….he throws him around like he held him at birth….

[@charliejonesloquinario6775]

It will not work to other attacker who are agressive and strong.

[@Almayufira]

you have 2 option, run or strike

[@Commonsense-Over-Knowledge]

Better off grabbing two fingers while guarding your face. If someone is trying to choke me, I’m trying to end the fight not run away

[@javiazar]

The actual way to defend against a front choke is to laugh your ass off at the stupidity of the person attacking you. Front chokes don't work If they did, we'd go for them all the time in MMA and jiu-jitsu ... in jiu-jitsu especially... if a front choke worked we'd go for that from mount instead of trying to get lapels or isolate an arm for an arm-lock The only chokes that work from the front are the ezequiel and the arm triangle (and the guillotine if you're gonna call that a front choke)

[@onlyonecannoli3952]

I completely disagree. You technique relies on strength. A weaker individual would not have a successful outcome. Stiffening and tucking the neck in is good, but the next steps (taking full advantage of the fact that your assailant has both his hands around your neck) is to strike his eyes, throat, and groin. Following that, you may then attempt to utilize a technique to break the grip (and there are many many of them out there). But how many times have we seen trained MMA fighters be brought to a standstill by an "illegal" groin strike or eye poke? That's empirical evidence.

[@clackamasoneful]

I disagree with you regarding strength. In BJJ we always do techniques aimed at the chin to move your opponents head so that he faces away from you, ie cross face is just one example. It takes little strength to accomplish this, and it's a gross movement taking little accuracy to make this type of technique work. From a practical standpoint, poking someone's eyes isn't that easy and your opponent can do the same to you. Same with striking the groin. By moving your opponent off line by moving his head you have opened a full array of attacks that are available because you are now well positioned to attack. Attacking while in a poor position is just asking for problems. There is a saying in Jiu-jitsu, position before submission. The techniques on this video demonstrate that well.

[@onlyonecannoli3952]

​​​​​​​@@clackamasonefulI understand what you're saying. I train as well. However, the video is showing a technique that would likely be unsuccessful if the roles were reversed. The smaller man or woman would not have the length to effectuate the technique. Moreover, if the attacker is taller, stronger, and is applying great force to the choke, it is far more likely that the person being attacked will panic when they're unable to successfully leverage the chin. What if the attacker didn't have outstretched arms and was instead applying the choke closer in, with the elbows tucked in? Sliding the arm in between the attackers arm would require the defender to tuck in and bend the arm to the point that they would have insufficient force to leverage the chin. That is the reason that a smaller stature person should first, aim to incapacitate by way of the eyes, nose, throat, groin under these circumstances. Even if not entirely successful, it would likely create enough of a distraction to allow for the implementation of the technique. As you well know, there are many positions and techniques in bjj that do not favor those of smaller stature or those with short limbs. The genius of bjj is knowing when and what technique to apply to the given opponent and understanding your strengths and weaknesses with respect to the available techniques. It is far less likely that a 5'2 135lbs man would be able to successfully implement this technique against a 6'3 230lbs attacker. The smaller man will have a very difficult time leveraging the chin due to his shorter reach. He would most likely have his head and neck raised up by the attacker, taking away his own leverage. If it were this easy, then getting your back off the cage would be as easy as just leveraging your opponent's chin, without the need for any under hooks. Next time you're training in a cage, give that a shot and get back to me. So, though I agree that position over submission is crucial, this technique is not for everybody, at least not without some modifications for those who are of smaller stature and not very strong.

[@clackamasoneful]

If you are implying a significant difference in reach would make this choke defense ineffective, the same rational could be said about your advice to attack the eyes and throat. The fact is the choke defender gains a good 4 inches from the chin being that far in front of the throat, and another 6 to 8 inches from the ability to lead with one shoulder, something a 2 handed choke cannot perform without compromising the choke. Certainly there can be 10 to 12 inch reach advantages between 2 adults but not common. When there is, an entire different strategy takes place in jiu jitsu as well as striking. Fortunately that's not a common scenario and if one is that short of stature hopefully they are training different techniques. For the vast majority, this video shows well proven techniques requiring little accuracy or strength to accomplish. Your comment that if it were easy to leverage the chin to move your opponent, why isn't it effective when your back is up against the cage is not one of leveraging your hand against the chin but rather leaving yourself open for double underhooks, a completely different scenario compared to someone choking your throat with both hands. If someone did that in the octagon (I would hope nobody training MMA would be that inept), the techniques showed in this video would be effective in the cage as well.

[@onlyonecannoli3952]

@@clackamasoneful unless your arms are longer than my legs, your balls don't stand a chance. Moreover, I'll have a better chance of poking your eyes or throat (significantly more reach), than flat palming your chin and pushing it past your shoulder. Don't buy into all the bull$hit you see on KZbin. These guys generally put out go content, but every so often they miss the mark.

[@AbbyWoodlandAuthor]

Clearly you’ve never heard of science or Aikido 😂

[@tycobb8332]

Bad video cant see it

[@shawndesjardins4904]

For a good visual, get the little guy to do it to you next time. I think ppl will resonate more with that situation. Thanks and Oss

[@aldojoseorellanamora9858]

Oye amigo. Busca un ayudante de tu estatura para que tu recomendacion o instruccion sean mas objetivas

[@bobcat8439]

Gracie original ufc

[@bobcat8439]

Nobody could ever hold Gracie