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Strikes thrown once a position of control was established on the ground. Other man was unable to escape and effectively helpless.
A police officer unsuccessfully attempts to handcuff a suspect by holding his wrists, an approach which is only effective when the suspect is compliant. As this video demonstrates, it is not difficult to twist out of the position. Even if physical restraint and control can be achieved by a single officer, locking on handcuffs may not be possible without assistance from multiple police.
A skilled grappler may employ this position effectively depending on the situation. However, standing headlocks are commonly used by those who lack grappling skills. This is often not only ineffective, but dangerous as this video demonstrates.
Victim attempts to stop mugger walking out with his wallet. The criminal beats him horribly.
Another demonstration of the danger posed by hard surfaces. Slamming the head this way can easily prive fatal or life changing.
These cops first attempt to control the man by grabbing the wrists, just as they have been trained to do. The suspect passively resists, denying control. The cop then moves to the schoolyard headlock which is similarly effective. OC spray is then used which also apparently does not work. A second man begins to intervene. Video ends with no resolution.
No sucker punch here – a drunk challenges the bouncer to a fight, gives him plenty of notice and telegraphs a haymaker which fails terribly.