Front Bear Hug (Under the Arm) is escaped by which technique?

• A. Push Bar
• B. The Triple Threat
• C. Hammer & Bar
• D. Bicycle Kicks

Answer: (A)

Escaping a front bear hug from under the arm comes down to breaking the grip quickly and creating space to pivot out. Push Bar is the best choice because it targets the grip right at its security point: you use your near arm to press on the attacker’s forearm and push their hands outward while you step your hips back and to the side. This disruption of the grip creates an opening you can slip through and turn to face the threat, all in tight close quarters.

The other options don’t address that immediate grip break in this position. The Triple Threat covers a broader set of responses and isn’t the fastest direct escape from a tight under-arm hug. Hammer & Bar involves different leverage mechanics that aren’t as effective for breaking an arm wrap in this scenario. Bicycle Kicks require space and a longer rhythm than this close, restricted hold allows, making them impractical for an immediate escape.