A nice, short, common sense video about tactics against a much taller attacker from a self-defence perspective. Nick Drossos has other great practical videos on his YouTube channel.

I’m personally not a fan of the headbutt, but if you want to try it, start from a grab around the back of the head (like a clinch) to pull your forehead into the nose. Don’t let go of the head or neck upon contact, turn it into a rear choke.

Pay attention to the advice that he mentions, but also some movements that he doesn’t talk about explicitly:

  • De-escalation stance and hand position
  • Shin kicks when at striking distance
  • Moving off-line against a push means that you’re not going where they’re aiming

This weeks’ lessons at Academie Duello concern the Savate kicks, and next weekend’s blog post will cover the Fight Like Sherlock Holmes Savate content including the whys and hows of effective kicks.