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The Choke and The Eyes

Choking seems to be, unfortunately, a popular method used by abusive men to attack and control women, and even other men. The choke can be defended by attacking the eyes of the assailant.

Jim West demonstrates how most people do the choke, talks about the reasons why attacking the eyes is so effective, then demonstrates how to defend against the choke.

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Choking seems to be, unfortunately, a popular method used by abusive men to attack and control women, and even other men. The choke can be defended by attacking the eyes of the assailant.

Jim West demonstrates how most people do the choke, talks about the reasons why attacking the eyes is so effective, then demonstrates how to defend against the choke.

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