These 3 Chokes Can Be Crucial For Women Who May Need To Defend Themselves!

#1 How Ride Sharing Apps Can Lead To Dangerous Situations.

Uber and Lyft offer a convenient solution for getting a ride through town, but as a result, women are hopping into cars with strangers. This has led to far too many reported incidents of drivers, or people posing as drivers, sexually assaulting female passengers. 

 

#2 Chokes Offer The Best Defense In A Space With Limited Mobility.

The Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy responded to these incidents by creating a video, showing several chokes women can use if sexually assaulted in a tight space, such as in a car. This one is called The Guillotine Choke. 

 

#3 The Guillotine Choke.

She pulls his weight off her with her legs, and stuffs his head under her arm. She then sits up a little, locking both arms into a secure choke. She falls back down, using her legs to help increase her choke's force. 

 

#4 Backseat Choke: Punch-Block.

This one is useful if you are especially close to your attacker. If the attacker is wearing a shirt or jacket, the item can be used against him. Notice how she even uses her legs in this maneuver.

 

#5 The Triangle Choke, And Further Tips To Avoid Assault.

The Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy warns that you should wait indoors for your ride to show up. The identity of the driver must also be verified before entering the vehicle.