I'm fine. I've had worse.

[He's taken worse beatings. Of course, the last time he did he was killed but details. He coughs again and shakes his head.]

Ideally, the person will let go. If not, you can sweep them onto the floor with a hard kick to the back of the knee or tripping up their ankles. When I catch my breath, I'll try grab you from somewhere else and you can try again.

[He promised to teach you and damn it he'll do things properly.]