07/06/2026
Don’t pull away. It makes it worse.
Your instinct when someone grabs your hair from the front? Yank backwards. Pull away as hard as you can.
And it’s the exact thing that gives them more control; and hurts you more.
Here’s why: when you pull back, you’re fighting the strongest part of their grip, you expose your throat, and you lose your balance. Now you’re off-centre AND in pain.
So here’s what actually works 👇
Instead of pulling away, you move IN. You trap their hand against your head so they can’t rip, you stay connected to control them more and you take away their leverage. THEN you strike. Watch how I break it down 🥋
This is the stuff I wish every mum knew because the difference between freezing and reacting isn’t strength. It’s knowing one move before you ever need it.
Save this so it’s in your body, not just your head.
Tell me honestly - what would you like to see next?
My next self-defence masterclass is next Sunday. It’s sold out but subscribe to my DefendHER waitlist for the next one so you don’t miss out. Link in bio! 🤍🥋