Video: Krav Maga - How to defend against hair grab! by Krav Maga - Greg Dziewonski. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
When someone grabs your hair, trap their hand tight to your head to reduce pain, then counter and turn under.
3 key details
- Trap the hand with both hands.
- Bend toward the grab to reduce pull.
- Counter with knees, then turn out.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Trap
- 3:00Turn under
- 3:00Counter
- 2:00Stretch
Safety
Partners grab gently.
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.
