SL3.2 Half Cross-Face Head Lock or Neck Crank

Warning: This technique should only be practiced with a qualified AOKK instructor present

Execution:

This is a defense against someone trying to tackle you and knock you to the ground.

• Wrap your arm around the attacker’s head like a guillotine choke.
• Run your forearm along the attacker’s jaw line and twist his/her head sideways.
• Arch your back to lock the attacker’s neck.

Note: This is also an introduction to a choke and a throw.

Warning: If the lock is maintained, during the throw, the attacker’s neck could be broken.