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In
Defense Holds No. 5, Being Strangled (Two Hands); No.8, Waist Hold From
the Front; and No.10, Hair Hold (From Behind), it will be noted one of
the methods is referred to as a "Chin Jab." This blow is struck with
the base or heel of the palm of the hand at the "Point of the Chin,"
and, if applied correctly, is liable to render your assailant
unconscious.
CAUTION:
The "Chin Jab" should be used only when circumstances justify
such drastic methods. Students are advised to practice at "Shadow
Drill," not on their friends.
1. Bend the right arm from the elbow, turning the palm of the hand to the front (Fig. 7).
2.
Bend the palm of the hand backwards as far as possible, extending the
fingers and thumb, and keep them bent (Fig. 50 that, in the event of
your missing your assailant's chin, they will reach his eyes, should
the situation justify such drastic action.
Note:
The force of this blow does not depend upon the strength of the person
applying it, but upon keeping the palm of the hand bent backwards. This
permits one to deliver a "rock-crushing" blow with a follow-through
from the shoulder and no possibility of hurting one's own hand app1ying
it.
3.
The position of the hand in Fig. 8 was selected as the best to
demonstrate the relative position of the fingers, thumb, and palm of
the hand. Students will find that a position somewhat as in Fig. 9 will
be a more practical position from which to start this blow.
No. 5. Being Strangled
(Two Hands)
Your assailant seizes you by the throat with both hands, forcing you back against a wall, Fig. 10.
Note:
In the event of being attacked in this manner, drastic methods are
called for and are justifiable. We strongly recommend the application
of the "Chin Jab."
1.
Turn up the whites of your eyes to deceive your assailant and
put him off his guard. Then suddenly shoot both your hands up inside
his arms and strike him on the point of the chin-"Chin Jab."
2.
Keep your fingers and thumbs extended and endeavor to reach his
eyes with the points of your fingers or thumb of one of your hands.
Simultaneously knee him in the pit of the stomach, Fig. 10.
No. 8. Waist Hold (From in Front)
Your assailant seizes you around the body from in front, leaving your arms free.
 1.
Place your left hand around and in to the small of his back,
simultaneously striking him on the point of the chin ("Chin Jab"). If
necessary, knee him in the stomach, Fig. 13.
2.
Seize his neck with both hands, fingers touching behind, thumbs
in front, the points one on either side of the "Adam's apple." Force
inwards and upwards with the points of your thumbs and towards you with
the points of your fingers-then jerk his head sharply backwards, Fig.
14.
Note:
The average person is very susceptible to the discomfort caused by this
neck hold as shown in Fig. 14, and students are advised not to practice
it on their friends.
No. 10. Hair Hold (From Behind)
Your assailant seizes you by the hair, from behind, with his right hand.
1.
Bend backwards and seize his hand from above, keeping a firm
grip with your hands, force your head into his hand to prevent him
letting go, Fig. 17.
2. Turn in towards your assailant; this will twist his wrist.
3. Force your head up and bend his wrist inwards, away from his elbow, Fig. 18.
Note:
The success of this method depends mainly upon the speed with which it
is completed and the continuous upward pressure of your head against
his hand, combined with the firm grip on his hand by both of yours.
If,
when you are in the position shown in Fig. 18, your assailant attempts
to use his left hand against you, immediately release your hold with
the right hand and strike him on the point of the chin ("Chin Jab"),
Fig. 19.
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