Rear Bear Hug (Over the Arm) is escaped by which technique?

• A. The Triple Threat
• B. Hammer & Bar
• C. Bridge & Roll Escape
• D. Bicycle Kicks

Answer: (A)

When someone has you from behind in a bear hug with an arm over your arm, you need a fast, multi-pronged response that disrupts the grip, creates space, and puts you on a clear exit path. The triple threat does exactly that by blending three rapid actions into one coordinated response: create an immediate threat to deter the attacker and loosen control, use your trapped arm to pry and peel the grip off, and step to the side to gain an angle and slip out. Doing these together makes the hold far harder for the attacker to maintain and gives you a swift opportunity to escape.

This approach is more effective in this situation than options that rely on a single action or on a different setup. For example, a bridging or rolling escape is often better suited to a hug from the front or a ground position, while bicycle kicks assume being on the ground and aren’t practical for a standing rear encounter. Hammer & bar aims to pry fingers but doesn’t simultaneously address off-balancing and creating a clear exit, so it’s less likely to yield a quick, clean escape. The triple threat works because it directly counters the rear hold with a fast, three-way response that pushes you toward safety.