I herd of a self defence move ?

Question

where if you are grabbed from behind you reach around behind you and grab the balls and squeeze

is that in womens self defence class

Answer 1

Ok

This answer is not going to be as politically correct as perhaps many people would want it to be but I'm going to try and save you a lot of time. Stay aware, you should not be getting attacked from behind. If you think that people are in a position where they could ambush you from behind put your back on a wall (ever seen cash in transit guards change the money in an ATM? there is always one with his/her back to a wall observing and in a position to provide cover - at least if they comply with most relevant risk management plans as in NSW.)

Go and look up Tony Blauer - he's an excellent instructor. Here is a clip, please watch it http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jk_Ai8qT2...

Answer 2

Not specifically. Lot of self-defense classes teach similar techniques. Just a basic grab to a sensitive area, but not one that will always work.

Answer 3

That's probably not the best advice because if someone is grabbed from behind, it would be difficult to turn around to attack the groin.  It would be even more difficult to attack the groin with ones hands grabbed from behind.  The most effective groin attack technique for that position is kicking the attacker's groin by lifting the heel up to the groin area as hard and fast as possible.

There are other self defense moves for that position that don't require groin attacks.

Answer 4

If you can reach, yes, that's not a bad move to make them let go. However, if they have a strong grip around your upper arms and chest, you probably won't have the reach to get down and under. The most commonly taught self-defence move from this position is to stamp on their feet with your heel, and to scrape down or kick their shins. Hurts like h**l.