TEN MOST COMMON STREET ATTACKS

These are listed in frequency order-

 

1. One person pushes, hands to chest, normally followed by the pushee striking first to the head.

2. A swinging punch to the head.


3. A front clothing grab, one handed, followed by punch to the head.


4. A front clothing grab, two hands, followed by a head butt.


5. A front clothing grab, two hands, followed by a knee to the groin.


6. A bottle, glass, or ashtray to the head.


7. A lashing kick to groin/lower legs.


8. A broken bottle/glass jabbed to face.


9. A slash with knife, most commonly a 3 to 4" lock blade knife or kitchen utility knife.


10. A grappling style head lock.

 

This is based on information supplied by Law Enforcement; instructors will set up scenarios for students that mirror the top 10 street attacks; students will be taught to understand the dynamics of the situation as well as the techniques that can be used to deal with them.