Which technique uses a one-handed hair lapel or throat grab?

• A. The Weave
• B. The Step-Behind and Push Bar
• C. The Hip Push Escape
• D. The Standing Arm Bar

Answer: (D)

When someone grabs you by the hair or throat with one hand, the goal is to neutralize that grip and create a lever from the arm that’s been grabbed. The Standing Arm Bar does exactly that by turning the captured arm into the anchor for control. You use your own arm to thread around their grabbed arm and pin their elbow, creating leverage that disrupts their grip and allows you to move to a safer position. This approach works by leveraging the attacker’s own hold rather than relying on brute force, making it the best fit for a one-handed hair lapel or throat grab. The other options involve different entry angles or grips that don’t directly convert the grabbed arm into a controlling position, so they’re less effective for this specific scenario.