To pick a plum

‘Have you ever harvested fruits from trees in an orchard?’ asked Linda during one of our classes. ‘If the fruits are not fully ripe this can be tricky’, she added. ‘You have to hold the fruit firmly, twist it and then pull it till the spur gives, and the reward ends up in your hand.  

This is also the principle of one of the most effective moves of the last resort self defense, sometimes referred to as the grab, twist and pull move or GTP in short’. She explained us that one of the variation she teaches is for  a situation where you have a good access to exposed attacker’s genitals. Unlike general GTP, this move specifically involves grabbing only one testicle. Why only one? There are several reasons for that. Most female hands are not big enough to fully enclose both organs. Attempting this can lead to losing the grip completely. Testes are freely mobile within the scrotum and can slip out from the grip easily, especially if the lock mechanism is not applied correctly. A firm clasp on one testicle allows for more rotation during the twist part and further stretching the connective tissue during the jerking motion. Also, the squeezing power does not dissipate between the two organs but is more focused on one of them causing more pain. 

This move can be performed during different attempted rape scenarios and from different positions: either when you are kneeled and forced to oral sex, in a sitting position, standing face to face or when he is on top of you attempting the penetration. In all cases your hand is within a convenient reach of his testicles. However, there is one limitation to this technique, and that his scrotum sac has to be relatively loose. Once he gets hard and the scrotum become tight there are other techniques which should be used instead and will be discussed in separate posts.

The figure below should guide you through the technique.

(A) The technique should be applied if you encounter an attacker with a loose scrotum like the one depicted in the picture. Note that as in most men the left testicle hangs lower and should become your target. By using fake compliance and play along approach you should be able to gain access to his genitals. It is important that you do not telegraph your intention. The best is to caress his genitals first, stroke his penis gently with your hand to convince him you are into him. Manipulate him to drop his guard. Feel or probe his testicles before striking until you are confident you can go on with the technique. 

If you at any point  find out you cannot follow through with the technique, you can wait for the next opportunity. However, once you initiate the move do not hesitate and continue with full force and determination till the end (until he is unconscious).

(B) The technique starts with putting one of his testicles (usually the left lowest hanging) in a tight lock. Engage your forefinger and thumb tightly around the root of the scrotum above the testis. You should have now the testis trapped in the palm of your hand. If, for any reason, isolating one testicle is not possible, grab both. Also, you should use your stronger hand or the hand which is free enough.

(C) Squeeze the testis in your palm as much as possible and then twist it around at east by 180°. This entangles the connective tissue and entraps the testis so it cannot slip out. Be careful to maintain the tight lock with your fingers.

(D) Instantly, with no hesitation jerk down with a sharp motion. If you are standing or sitting, jerk  outward. This is an extremely important part of the move. Use the whole momentum of your arm or by dropping down, use your weight to add power. Visualize ripping the testicle off his body. You can also place your other hand on his pubes pushing it the other direction to give you more leverage. Keep on pulling and squeezing by pushing the thumb into the center of the testicle against your other fingers. He is going to pass out in a couple of seconds. Release the hold only you are sure he is totally incapacitated and no threat to you anymore.

Why is it so effective? Unlike just squeezing, when it takes longer time for pain to kick in, the injuries here are instant, so is his reaction. A massive pain and shock set in immediately. When executed correctly this should tear his spermatic cord and detach the epididymis from the back of the testis. A damage which usually cannot be repaired.