9 Self-defense moves every woman needs to know

9 Self-defense moves every woman needs to know

According to a professional wrestler, there is one self-defence move every woman should know - and it's called The Choke. The basic move, which takes less than one minute to learn, could leave an attacker unconscious in just seconds if performed correctly.

FEMAIL enlisted the help of wrestler Minxy, from London, to create a Step-by-Step video guide at CitySport gym.

Step 1
Clamp you right arm over your attacker's neck, securing the neck in your elbow join and pulling them down firmly towards you.

Step 2
Clamp the opponents left arm under your left arm, attempting to secure it in elbow joint. Hold it firmly.

Step 3
Wrap your legs around their waist and secure together with your ankles.

Step 4
Take your left arm and reach down to grab you assailants shirt. Then pull it up and gather the material in your hand, also taking a firm grip on the collar of the shirt behind their neck.

Step 5
In a quick movement slide your hand around their neck in a smooth motion keeping it close to the jugular. Grab the t-shirt with the palm of the right hand facing up above the left hand.

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