How to Defend Against a Rear Bear Hugs - Arms Free

1. I am being attacked with a rear bear hug with the arms free. Many systems teach foot stomping and it can work but the problem is lifting your foot to stomp causes instability and makes it easer for your attacker to lift you up and slam you on the ground.
2. Immediately step forward and drop your weight down. This prevents being lifted and slammed.
3. Looking back on the side of the rear leg, bring the hand forward and slap the groin. Continue slapping until your attacker starts to loosen his grip around your waist.
4. Then, twisting to the rear strike with a rear elbow strike to the face.

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