Originally posted by sayloc
I dont think that shirkers meant that he relied on the pinch as the final end all for the battle, just one option in his arsenal.
I personally teach the things like a pinch or a hit on the back of the hand with the knuckles as a "mind lead". This sudden shock of pain takes there mind from putting pressure on your neck (only for a split second of course) to the pain. This will hopefully loosen the grip just enogh to get out of the hold or revese a hold lock on them. Just a threory and it will not work all the time. That is why we have so many different "theories".
It can also have the revers effect. my friend had someone in an armbar and the person bit him. the bite made him arch his hips more, which actually tightened the arm bar. I do understand what you are saying though, some wrestlers will attempt to use such techniques as distractions as they set up something.
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