Video: How to escape from side headlock? • KRAV MAGA TRAINING by KRAV MAGA ONLINE. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
When caught in a standing side headlock, turn your chin into the attacker, counter low, then reach over the head and peel them back.
3 key details
- Turn your chin toward their body to protect the airway.
- Strike low to loosen the grip.
- Reach over the back and pull the head back by the face.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Posture and chin tuck
- 3:00Low strike and reach
- 3:00Full escape sequence
- 2:00Neck stretch
Safety
Partners hold loosely; never apply neck pressure.
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.
