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BREAKAWAY

Here you can find all the Breakaway material, from the least aggressive hold to one of the most dangerous. Here you will find Step-by-Step photos and videos.

TWO HAND GRAB

Palmer v R, [1971] AC 814; approved in R v McInnes, 55 Cr App R 551:

Any person may use such force as is reasonable in the defense of themselves, others, and in certain circumstances property.

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ONE-HANDED GRAB

The Criminal Law - Act 1967, Section 3:

A person may use such force as is reasonable in the circumstances in the prevention of crime, or in effecting or assisting the lawful arrest of offenders or suspected offenders or of persons unlawfully at large.

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TWO-HANDED GRAB

Health & Safety At Work - Act 1974, section 7:

Employees are required ‘to take reasonable care for the health and safety  of himself and other persons who may be affected by his acts and omissions at work

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UPPER-ARM GRAB

Lord Griffith said in (1988) for the case Beckford v The Crown:

“A man or a woman about to be attacked does not have to wait for his assailant to strike the first blow, or fire the first shot, Certain circumstances may justify a pre-emptive strike”

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BACK GRABS

Lord Griffith said in (1988) for the case Beckford v The Crown:

“A man or a woman about to be attacked does not have to wait for his assailant to strike the first blow, or fire the first shot, Certain circumstances may justify a pre-emptive strike”

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FRONT GRABS

Lord Griffith said in (1988) for the case Beckford v The Crown:

“A man or a woman about to be attacked does not have to wait for his assailant to strike the first blow, or fire the first shot, Certain circumstances may justify a pre-emptive strike”

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LIGATURE

Lord Griffith said in (1988) for the case Beckford v The Crown:

“A man or a woman about to be attacked does not have to wait for his assailant to strike the first blow, or fire the first shot, Certain circumstances may justify a pre-emptive strike”

8.1

HAIR PULLS: FRONT

Lord Griffith said in (1988) for the case Beckford v The Crown:

“A man or a woman about to be attacked does not have to wait for his assailant to strike the first blow, or fire the first shot, Certain circumstances may justify a pre-emptive strike”

8.2

HAIR PULLS: BACK

Lord Griffith said in (1988) for the case Beckford v The Crown:

“A man or a woman about to be attacked does not have to wait for his assailant to strike the first blow, or fire the first shot, Certain circumstances may justify a pre-emptive strike”

8.3

HAIR PULLS: PONYTAILS

Lord Griffith said in (1988) for the case Beckford v The Crown:

GRIP > RIP > RUN

9.1

STRANGLES: ONE HANDED

Lord Griffith said in (1988) for the case Beckford v The Crown:

“A man or a woman about to be attacked does not have to wait for his assailant to strike the first blow, or fire the first shot, Certain circumstances may justify a pre-emptive strike”

9.2

STRANGLES: TWO HANDED

Lord Griffith said in (1988) for the case Beckford v The Crown:

“A man or a woman about to be attacked does not have to wait for his assailant to strike the first blow, or fire the first shot, Certain circumstances may justify a pre-emptive strike”

9.3

STRANGLES: AGAINST AN OBJECT

Lord Griffith said in (1988) for the case Beckford v The Crown:

“A man or a woman about to be attacked does not have to wait for his assailant to strike the first blow, or fire the first shot, Certain circumstances may justify a pre-emptive strike”

9.4

STRANGLES: CORNERED

Lord Griffith said in (1988) for the case Beckford v The Crown:

“A man or a woman about to be attacked does not have to wait for his assailant to strike the first blow, or fire the first shot, Certain circumstances may justify a pre-emptive strike”

TWO HAND GRAB
ON-HANDED GRAB
TWO-HANDED GRAB
UPPER-ARM GRAB
BACK GRABS
FRONT GRABS
LIGATURE
HAIR PULLS
STRANGLES
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