In a scenario where the suspect is punching, which escape should be used?

• A. The Forward Block to Hip Drill Retreat
• B. The Hip Drill Retreat
• C. The Forward Block Sweep
• D. Bridge & Roll Escape

Answer: (D)

When a punch is coming, the priority is to quickly break the line of attack and create space by changing your angle, not just absorb the impact. The Bridge & Roll Escape uses your hips and torso to shift momentum, rotate you off the punch, and roll the attacker away so you end up on a safer side or behind them. This movement neutralizes the immediate strike and drops you into a better position to disengage, which is exactly what you need in a punching scenario. The other options rely more on blocking or retreating along the same line of attack, which can leave you exposed to follow‑up strikes or slow you down from getting free.