Redirect Grab
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This is a a redirection from a lapel grab. Traditionally in Hapkido this is done after the grab. However, the release is very difficult if the attacker is larger and stronger than the defender. In this video we back up one step and teach a turn to avoid the grab.
This is similar to a technique used by a bull fighter. We use the energy that the attacker is generating to redirect the attack itself. If a bull fighter can “redirect” a 3000 Lb bull, then a smaller defender can redirect people that are way bigger.
First we avoid by making a circle, then either catch and redirect the arm or escape. This puts the opponent off balance and sets up a throw. We are actually using the attackers motion to release the grab, or re-grab and throw the opponent.
We want to emphasis the circling, Jiujitsu, Aikido, Judo, Brazilian Jiujitsu Aki Jiujitsu and Hapkido all use circles. We also need to make note that this technique can be done from a lapel grab, or a strike and practice the intent and motion of the attack. We should never practice this as a static technique.
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