But, as a professional, you can’t allow somene to put their hands on

your client, right? You have to react. And you have to react in a professional

manner. Like an expert.

So, what do you do?

I suggest using wrist locks or the beginning of a wrist lock. As Person

X moves in on your client, you can gently guide their hand away from the

body. You guide in preparation for a wrist lock ... you don’t put one on.

After all, they didn’t actually grab. So, you are just deflecting them a

bit ... it just so happens that your hand is in the right position, just in case.

If the person is actually grabbing your client, or one of your client’s

possessions, then I’d consider a real wrist or joint lock. Maybe even an

arm bar.