Video: How to Escape a Bear Hug | Advanced Concept: Front Bear Hug Defense | Krav Maga by Krav Maga. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
Against a front bear hug over or under the arms, drop your base, push the hips back to create space and counter with knees or groin strikes.
3 key details
- Drop your weight immediately to avoid being lifted.
- Shoot the hips back to make space.
- Counter with knees, then disengage.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Base drops
- 3:00Hip shoot to frame
- 3:00Hip shoot and knee
- 2:00Hip stretch
Safety
Partners hug lightly and never lift.
Instructor disclaimer
Follow your instructor's version. Schools and styles teach this technique differently. This page is general education, not a substitute for qualified instruction.
