Marcos Schubert / Publicity photo

Knowing how to defend yourself is a fundamental part of the gentle art. Getting out of danger lends confidence, even for going on the attack.

Master Marcos Schubert is a regular on GRACIEMAG.com. The teacher Gracie Barra Curitiba has already posted scores of techniques on youtube.

In the video below, Schubert demonstrates a good way of defending one’s back.