How to Defend on the Ground - Attacker Choking

1. In this attack, your opponent is on top with your back to the ground. He is choking you.
2. Immediately reach up and grab your own elbows. You will have much better leverage at the elbow as opposed to grabbing your wrists or forearms.
3. Drive downward hard, on his forearms. This will break the hold on your throat and at the same time pin his hands to your chest. This is important for two reasons. First he can’t hit you and second he cannot use his hands to bridge when you go to throw him off.
4. Next, drive up and to one side, hard using your hip and plant leg (in this case the right).

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