In The Rhino, what should the support hand do?

In The Rhino, what should the support hand do?

• A. Cover head with both hands
• B. Grabs the strong forearm near the wrist, tight against your forehead
• C. Push away
• D. Place the strong hand on the back of your head

Answer: (B)

The support hand’s job is to control the attacker’s arm while protecting your head. Grabbing the strong forearm near the wrist and bringing it tight against your forehead does this in two effective ways. First, it pins the attacker’s arm to your body, limiting their ability to pull, twist, or drive forward into you. Second, it uses your forearm and head as a shield, keeping the attacker's movements away from your face and creating a stable barrier so they can’t easily re-engage. This positioning also gives you a solid anchor on the arm, making it easier to maintain control and set up the next step. Covering the head with both hands doesn’t secure the arm, pushing away disperses the threat without establishing control, and placing the strong hand on the back of the head leaves your guard exposed and doesn’t establish limb control.

The support hand’s job is to control the attacker’s arm while protecting your head. Grabbing the strong forearm near the wrist and bringing it tight against your forehead does this in two effective ways. First, it pins the attacker’s arm to your body, limiting their ability to pull, twist, or drive forward into you. Second, it uses your forearm and head as a shield, keeping the attacker's movements away from your face and creating a stable barrier so they can’t easily re-engage. This positioning also gives you a solid anchor on the arm, making it easier to maintain control and set up the next step.

Covering the head with both hands doesn’t secure the arm, pushing away disperses the threat without establishing control, and placing the strong hand on the back of the head leaves your guard exposed and doesn’t establish limb control.