What to do if an attacker tries to strangles you
What to do if attacker tries to strangle you
Whether it's a crude two-handed strangulation or one-handed strangulation, it not only shuts down the victim's ability to get oxygen to the brain—either by closing the airway or cutting off the blood supply—it also induces panic. Like the primal instinct that motivates it, a choke is powerful but can be overcome with practically applied knowledge.
There are basic concepts to defend against a strangle attack;
Shout and call for help.
If you call for help and no one comes to your aid then you have to help yourself. The most important thing to do when an attacker begins choking you is to clear the airway. This means you must alleviate pressure on the carotid artery in a blood choke or gain space around the trachea in an air choke.
To do this put your thumb on your attacker’s knuckles and twist his hands outwards, with this you will be able to unbalance your attacker.
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Remember to use the following to guide proper fitting:
- Helmets should sit comfortably on the head all the way around, sitting level and stable enough to stay in place during violent shakes or hard blows.
- Rest the helmet level on the head, not tilted.
- Make sure the straps of the helmet form a “V” under the ears when buckled.
- Have the strap underneath the chin fit comfortably snug.
- Secure the helmet to the point that twisting and tugging cannot remove it.
Helpful Hint:
When it is time to purchase a new helmet, let your children pick out their own; they will be more likely to wear them for every ride.