| This article describes the Balance Theory in a bit more | | | | cause him to 'fall' off balance |
| detail and also shows a simple exercise to | | | | You can also use it against an annoying drunk who is |
| demonstrate it. Basically the Balance Theory is the | | | | attempting to get you in a head lock. It works well |
| following: | | | | because drunks already suffer a loss of balance. |
| You can gain advantage in a fight by disturbing your | | | | - With the drunks arm around your neck, simply place |
| opponents balance while keeping your own | | | | your near side leg behind the drunk and between his |
| - In any given stance, the opponent will always be | | | | legs (the 3rd point of the triangle) |
| more vulnerable to one side | | | | - Place your elbow on his chest and push him |
| - When standing, your feet make up 2 points of a | | | | backwards over your leg. Twist your body around as |
| triangle. The third point, which can be on either side, is | | | | he falls over backwards. |
| the direction where you are most off balance. | | | | - Strike him on the way down if needed then either |
| - Pushing or pulling your opponent towards this third | | | | walk away or stomp his groin depending on the |
| point will cause your opponent to be 'thrown' off | | | | seriousness of the situation. |
| balance. | | | | Note: You may get dragged to the ground with him, if |
| How can you use this information to your advantage? | | | | this is the case simply do what you'd do if you find |
| If an opponent grabs your upper body, step back and | | | | yourself on the ground. |
| out to the side to pull them off balance Another way | | | | A full pictured article and links to related videos can be |
| to disturb his balance is to step out of his line of attack, | | | | found at FreeSelfDefenceTips. |
| like in the Push Defense. His own momenum may | | | | |