How to Take Someone Down By Their Wrist (Wrist Lock Takedown)

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How can you protect yourself against a larger, stronger unarmed attacker? This special video from the Concealed Carry Magazine archives will teach you a valuable unarmed self-defense move like how to take someone down by their wrist. Law Enforcement Use-of-Force Instructor Lt. Dan Marcou breaks this wrist isolation takedown into step-by-step instructions from two different angles.
00:00 Introduction
00:54 How to use wrist control technique for unarmed self-defense.
01:18 What to do if assaulted by someone who is bigger and stronger than you.
01: 28 Step One: Reach across with your right hand.
01:37 Step Two: Take a hold of the attacker’s wrist and plant your thumb into the back of his hand.
01:46 Step Three: Rotate the attacker’s arm up and then down, paralleling your current grip with your free hand.
01:54 Note: You can choose to painfully snap the attacker to the ground or use wrist isolation to less aggressively drive him to the ground.
02:17 Step Four: Maintain pressure on the back of his hand and execute an elbow lock to drive the attacker to the ground.
02:40 Step Five: Continue to hold the attacker on the ground until help arrives or step away and disengage.
02:46 Lt. Dan demonstrates the wrist isolation takedown again from the reverse angle.
#uscca #selfdefensewristgrab #wristlocktakedown
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[@USCCAOfficial]

What's the scariest hand to hand combat incident you've been involved in?

[@babu.s6164]

Well it was with my class mate , fighting for chocolates 😁

[@babu.s6164]

And also loved your content

[@jpjp3873]

Mine involved a rack of ribs!

[@tac6557]

I've done this as a Corrections officer a lot. Scrappy as hell but got the job done

[@DEATHWATCHxOPS]

Very good. I learned something similar when I took jujitsu years ago.

[@USCCAOfficial]

That's awesome, Kyle! How often do you train now for hand-to-hand self-defense?

[@anklelocker]

Japanese jiu-jitsu maybe. You don't find flimsy crap like this in bjj

[@terracottaneemtree6697]

KZbin is not letting me respond OR even read continuances of comments. That supports more that KZbin is part of the problem, not the solution! Keep that in mind.

[@livingscared509]

Thanks for this great lesson

[@kevinquinn6874]

Excellent demonstration, thanks! 🙏🏻

[@mattinglystravels9333]

Took an Aikedo class many years ago. This is one of the first defense methods taught. Great defensive martial art for us older citizens.

[@chinastar1177]

Aikido is known to fail In real life situations. Just ask Steven segal

[@1OFGODSOWN]

@@chinastar1177 most any hand to hand defensive technique can fail no matter which technique it is. That goes for Akido, karate kung fu and jujitsu.Nothing is 100% full proof.

[@adamjones5911]

I wish they’d just hire Master Ken to do these videos. They’d be much more practical.

[@marka.clarkii9764]

Great video fellas. You know ive always been an advocate of hand to hand combat training along with firearm training.

[@shaylow988]

Great video!

[@growleym504]

That brings back memories. NIce vid, to the point, well presented.

[@doctorartphd6463]

This is great !! Many of us old timers (and anyone, really) need this type of training ! Thanks, Kevin !!

[@shelbycreech6122]

Train in Hapkido or Japanese Jujitsu. These arts has a lot of wrist locks.

[@thomaspuma434]

Thank you so much

[@feirabbitt]

Always nice to see tecniques from traditional martial arts being done right and how to use them practically

[@anklelocker]

I hope that was sarcasm. There was nothing practical about this. This is a practical way to catch a right hand over the top. Smh

[@feirabbitt]

@@anklelockerif he does it right he is not punching any thing.

[@anklelocker]

@@feirabbitt It's an extremely low percentage move and you know it. Anyone with half ass training can see this is bs.

[@feirabbitt]

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[@feirabbitt]

Watch video this is me and dan the wolfman I do something similar. So for me it is just fine

[@glendablattner9424]

Great 👍 technical support

[@bradleyharris9022]

Interesting, I learned a technique similar from a veteran/prison guard years ago. The pressure point was different. It was between thumb and index finger. Is one better than the other?

[@Stoney_AKA_James]

Yes, that is a good technique for gaining control - PPCT

[@Remshot1234]

I would like to see this performed with the aggressor putting up some resistance to his hand/arm being manipulated. Curious to see that in action.

[@peterk8909]

"Everbody's got a plan til they get punched in the face". Mike Tyson

[@Grappler130]

I'd be very interested to see this on a non-compliant training partner. Most people grab and hold onto whatever they can get which would make this difficult to pull off. Given this is only 3 minute snippet of a very broad topic, but I worry people will think of this as one of those "one move wonders".

[@sandergavoci1812]

Exactly what I was thinking. When the attacker grips, take a step backwards to fully straighten his arm. Immediantly follow these steps for succes. I prefer to use my other hand to control his arm at the elbow to keep pressure and move along in the circular motion. If you lock the grip, and here's the kicker, you are even able to break the arm by use of force hitting diagonally at the elbow of the attacker. One-hand grips are often a bad choice.

[@bigbonedaddy6]

Had a great uncle that showed me this stuff he passed away I sure do miss him

[@rogercrouse5531]

What if they are left handed and we are Right handed ????

[@USCCAOfficial]

That is a great question, Roger. There are always going to be variables like that, which is why it is important to practice these types of things and be prepared for all of those options.

[@1OFGODSOWN]

He never mention what that hold is called but it was taught in Akido as the Sankio I believe. I may not have spelled it properly but I remember the name. It works very well if you practice it regularly but most people will never take time to practice it over and over and over because repetition is very important in any defensive tactic.

[@gunman-6646]

I wanted to know how to do that.

[@5five6rudy]

Last day today (ends Aug 19 at 11:59pm et) to leave a comment to the ATF regarding “definition of frames and receivers and identification of firearms” leave a comment to them if you value you pro 2A right

[@TrueSighted]

Its just a hapkido wrist lock. Its easy, and effective when done right, but while a primary skill, not necessarily anything super special. But you must get the angles right. The energy will follow the direction your thumbs are pointing. So be sure to have them pointing the right direction to get maximum effect. If you do it wrong, it's not going to have the desired effect, or help you much.

[@wesjones8813]

Reminds me of burn notice.

[@CutlassOutdoors]

I just saved so much money on actual instruction! Thanks USCCA! Seriously, I just watched this video for the lols. An insurance company thinks they’re going to teach me the one martial arts move I need to know to take down an attacker? Hilarious. The comment section is gold, though.

[@larrygibson9273]

We trained in this technique in MP school. It's not bad, but as others have stated, I wouldn't trust this technique IRL. I have taken Wing Chun, and its philosophy is to strike and injure someone who grabs you. It works if they don't resist too hard, or there is not a great size/ weight/ strength disparity.

[@navyvet1382]

How do register for the gun giveaway if I’m already a USCCA member

[@USCCAOfficial]

Thanks for being in the USCCA family! You can enter by simply logging into your Member Dashboard and clicking on "Perks & Discounts" at the top.

[@eliotquintana9802]

Jiu-jitsu combat techniques special forces self defense skills

[@Jeff-sperandeo]

Kevin tried a wrist takedown on Chuck Norris once...

[@eliotquintana9802]

Wrist lock techniques other fighting style

[@raymondmaglaris4149]

if you use this on a real person he will resist. the key is fast explosive movement. he wont let you do what you want to do so you gotta surprise him and with much force and ferocity, you must snap his wrist

[@stephenpavlov8942]

That only works on someone that doesn't really want to fight like what law enforcement usually deal with.

[@Aruhonso-Ryu]

Very good approach to hand to hand combat, but there's a whole world behind that shoulder grabbing, hopefully USCCA enriches these type of fighting scenarios that might be vital in terms of "know how" at certain times... Best of luck and long live USCCA

[@michaeltippett5121]

I would not try this. it will get you in trouble, as a professional self defense and martial arts instructor of 45 years, this is a basic technique we teach beginners as a base. wrist locks can and do work in real life fighting, but you have to master the technique, be very aggressive and have strong hands and arms. ANY self defense technique, take years to master and be able to use it. I truly appreciate the instructor in this video being a police offer. But be careful, a larger opponent and much stronger opponent can get out of wrist locks.

[@surfingonmars8979]

A class is jiujitsu ‘yawara’ technique - it is far more complex than this video suggests.

[@MajinKai01]

Thanks, my grandma didn't stand a chance!

[@eliotquintana9802]

Arm lock techniques japanese jiu-jitsu self defense police chuck norris other style

[@rodvan-zeller6360]

At 1:30 are you not concerned with getting punched by his left hand?

[@reymc55]

🤔 Do not use this technique on someone who is NOT drunk/high. Grab that wrist they are going to become active, aggressive & break your face. This should have a disclaimer. This technique is "No Bueno" just saying 😉

[@warmonger1389]

First of all, no one ever grabs you like that in a fight. I know that technic well and it is better served in the law enforcement world. Don't ever try this in a real fight, specifically on someone stronger than you. You're going to get your ass handed to you. Sorry if I offended anyone, but that's the truth.

[@jamesmitchell6619]

I didn't like this technique the first time I saw it twenty years ago

[@st3v3stich]

He is controlling the soft side of the hand and performing an arm bar wrist lock to the rear. It's a common LEO defensive tactics technique. It requires many repetitions to gain expertise and confidence in the move and should be continually practiced because its a perishable skill.

[@peternapoliello2490]

IMHO Wrist locks look good and are fun showing your friends but they are not very practical in a real assault especially with the assailants other hand being free. Expect his other hand to be in motion before you set your grip and lock. A full on dual fist burst to the face ( see Paul Vunaks Progressive Fighting technique) coupled with a head butt would be more effective. Option 2 …study the art of Krav Maga. Regardless the video was a good example of this system. Respect!

[@brute9867]

God bless the republic!

[@scaleworksRC]

Eh, if a bigger stronger guy grabs you like that.. an overhand is coming right behind it so I'd be prepared to move my head and throw a palm under, or on the nose to blind them and GTFO instead. Or at least create some distance and pull a weapon if they keep coming.

[@user-cm4op2kz3y]

As someone who's had to detain people for a living I can tell you that this wouldn't work in real life.

[@merlinwizard1000]

47th

[@calebweaver7703]

Just double leg

[@rolandonavarro7622]

Sorry but this would never work

[@leondetailing2415]

What kind of attacker will be weak enough to let you do this. This will get you in trouble more often than not

[@nathanbunner7719]

As a life long multiple discipline practitioner martial artist, I wish people would stop teaching these out dated lessons. Don't do this without substantial training. It is not a beginner's technic.

[@rjhikes6248]

This is a complete oversimplification. First off if you jerk a wrist down (shown but not completely explained) it will break. Not a big deal with an actual attacker but it matters in the gym…a lot. If you try that aikido wristlock against anyone with even moderate grappling experience (BJJ/wresting) you can expect to be in a lot of trouble right quick. BJJ guys will tell you that wristlock will only work against children.

[@MrRedTux]

What I hate about these videos is that they show the technique in perfect scenarios, often a non-resisting attacker. While that is important to demonstrate it and understand it, it does not give me confidence it would work against a resisting attacker, show me one or two runs at speed with resistance, which can also help to discuss some tunings one can do.

[@farstrider79]

This would be a great way to defend yourself if someone gently lays their hand on your shoulder and doesn't move.

[@Pradeep96757]

Does this work on babies

[@ancientone5355]

My problem with any pin for street situations is what do you do then. If you just let him go as suggested here he will probably attack again. I have seen this happen. I thought to use hojo jitsu but I find out it is illegal for civilians to tie someone up. It is called kidnapping. You could break his arm but that is serious bodily harm and all he did was grab you. That is non-parity of force and can get you in prison. Also it looks very bad to have the guy under control and then break his arm. I really want an answer to this question.

[@MrJobob1981]

Doesn’t really work in the real world. Too specified. Violence happens too fast. You can make this work if you are very used to fighting often because you are relaxed and see it coming. For the layman who doesn’t fight often…no chance.

[@TrueSighted]

Its only meant for grabs. In that instance it can be very effective. Especially if the opposition is over confident enough to actually grab you thet way, and you have the speed and skill to use it. But it's entirely situation; and like any good technique applied in an actual fight, shouldn't be sought, but instead only considered as an option if there is an opening to apply it.

[@thebakedbrotato1337]

Yo bro this is remedial

[@user-yn4kw7lu5q]

The guy is not resisting you. They are useless.

[@thedogrunner]

Russian two on one to gooseneck is a lot safer.

[@vitaly6312]

1-who lays their hand on your shoulder like that? 2-who will let you have a hook grip on their wrist for that long without pulling away? 3-their other hand is right there and you have no defense. Stop these fake aikido moves that work in the safety of your dojo but don’t translate well. This is disgusting, and coming from USCCA for that matter, no wonder I’m not a member.

[@anklelocker]

Shame on you USCCA. Anyone who's trained knows this is nonsense.

[@jar6588]

that only works if he reaches in that exact way😳🤣✌

[@drakebauman9101]

This would never work in a real fight lol what kind of Bs is this

[@bvshr]

👎

[@akasupaman]

Get someone who was a former wrestler / BJJ instructor to teach you take downs. Not this goof.