[T15.01] Reverse Head-lock Drop

If an attacker tries to take you down from behind, and you place them in a side headlock this is the next step.  There will be times when you’re grappling and all you can do is get your arm around the opponent’s head. A headlock is basically a hold. Holds only work if there is help coming or if it’s the introduction to another technique.

Warning: Do not attempt these techniques without a qualified AOKK instructor’s supervision.

AOKK Category:

• Sacrifice Throws

Opening Technique:

If the opponent gets behind you, place him/her in a headlock before they can throw you with a Suplex. Throw your legs forwards and drop your weight to lower your centerline.

Note: Lower your centerline to prevent the Suplex.

Note: This technique places you in a vulnerable position. Uke’s arms are free, so he/she can strike you in the face. This means you cannot hold this technique for exceedingly long. Your response must be immediate.

Note: This technique is only used when you want to prevent an adversary from escaping. It is not an ending technique.

Execution:

• Place uke in a forward head lock and twist the neck.

Note: Hesitation to drop will get you punched in the face, groin, or thrown.

• When uke pulls backwards kick your feet out placing all your weight on his/her neck.
• Try to slip your forearm under uke’s chin to create a guillotine choke once you’ve landed.

Note: This is not a finishing technique. It is a hold. A hold gives you time to administer a submission or move into a better position.

Grips:

1. Forward head lock.

Two Key Components for AOKK Practice:

When practicing this throw there are to key components to the endeavor. The problem with this throw is the fact that it is a sacrifice technique. The ground may not be the best place to be in an altercation, so the student must first practice throwing his/her adversary and roll immediately into the standing position. This must become a reflex action. The second component is throwing the opponent and following him/her into a mount. This may be necessary if you’re trying to restrain an adversary until help arrives. This too can be used in the sport aspect of the art as well. These two components are one of the things that separate our practice from that of more sport oriented martial arts.  

Warning: Never go to the ground if there are multiple opponents.

Note: If you choose to go to the ground, follow immediately with open hand strikes, closed hand strikes, and elbow strikes. Understand this throw means you’ll be fighting in range-three.