Abstract: A method of restraining a pipe is provided. The method providing a body, said body having at least one pocket facing a pipe opening and at least one bore disposed through the body into said pocket; positioning at least one segment into the pocket, the segment having a connector attached thereto; extending the pipe through the pipe opening such that the pipe is adjacent the pocket; providing at least one bolt having an end; and extending the bolt through the bore to cause the end to engage the connector of the segment while the segment is in the pocket to cause the segment to abut the pipe.