🥊✈️ Too Late to Escape. Now What?

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Hey Warrior,

We’ve talked about beating the headlock before it’s locked in.

That’s the smart move.

Being honest…

… it’s very difficult to do. Especially under stress.

Sometimes you just get caught.

And that’s when you’ve got a decision to make.

Let’s explore.

Ok… so you didn’t frame in time.

Didn’t slip out.

Didn’t stop the grip.

Now you’re bent over, head twisted, and someone’s trying to drag you down or punch you in the head.

What’s your play?

Do you:

A) Grab their wrist, peel down, and turn your chin in tight—
then reach up and wrench their face back until they break grip and lose control?

Or—

B) Take it to the ground right away?
Drop weight, fall backwards and pull them down for some ground and pound?

Both are valid options.

Both require intent and follow-through.

But each comes with trade-offs.

What Feels Most Natural To You?

Do you like to stay standing and peel + strike?

Or are you the type who’d rather crash and control on the ground?

More importantly… would your instinct hold up under pressure?

It’s not about preference.

It’s about what your body defaults to when your brain is screaming and your breath is shallow.

Whatever option you choose, you’ve got to pressure test it until it’s second nature.

That’s the only way to trust it when the real thing hits.

Before You Go...

Here’s your challenge…

…Don’t just drill the technique—drill the decision.

Because real fights don’t give you time to plan.

You need to recognize the moment, pick your exit, and commit with everything you’ve got.

So what’s your move?

Which path do you train for?

Tell me in the Lounge. Let’s trade notes. Watch videos.

👉 Join the conversation in the Operator’s Lounge

Adaptability wins.

Stay sharp,
Paul Simoes