Armed hold up, arms up

Demonstrator: Mark
Class: Men
Level: Advanced

Strategy:
If you are held up by someone with a weapon, you are best advised to follow the instructions of your assailant and do not resist.

Personal safety is more important than property.

Try to stay calm. Do not stare at your assailant or do anything to make them uneasy.

If you believe the assailant intends to physically harm you or take you to another destination, then you may consider a defensive move as below.

When your arms are raised it is easier to come down and grab the arm holding the weapon.

Hold the arm with the weapon out of your way, as you wrap your other arm around the assailant's neck.

Hold the arm with the weapon up and away from you, as you pull the head down, applying pressure to the assailant's neck area.

Lean back to apply further pressure.

Use your knee to strike up into the assailant, as many times as needed.
      
Photos:
 1. Arms raised during an armed hold up.   
 2. Grab arm & around neck.
 3. Hold arm up, head down & strike with knees