Which is one of the two most common resistance types from the escort position?

• A. Side curl
• B. Backward step
• C. Forward lunge
• D. Torso twist

Answer: (A)

From the escort position, a side curl is one of the two most common resistance moves because it uses a compact, sideways curling of the upper body to turn the chest away and pull the center of gravity toward the side. This motion creates a barrier against the officer’s grip and makes it harder for them to maintain control, giving the person resisting a quick route to break contact. The other common response is a torso twist, which changes the angle of leverage by rotating the torso to create space and direction for escape. The remaining options—backward step or forward lunge—are less typical from a close escort hold because they either disrupt balance in a different way or rely on movement that’s less efficient when contact is tight.