Handling multiple attackers – How did he do that?

Fighting one on one is the ideal situation, but what to do when you are attacked by four guys at once? What about 50? This says he has the answer to both of those questions.

On the flip side, in martial arts, sometimes one’s beliefs in a technique or series of techniques can send them off into a fantasy world.

If you never try your techniques out on someone using real resistance, how are you to know if they will work when you really need them?

Practicing against real resistance is crucial to understanding how to handle multiple attackers. There are many safe ways to do this. This probably isn’t one of them.

In real life, survival often means not fighting. If you see an escape route, take it immediately. See if you can talk your way out of the situation. This may not be as hard as it sounds, but it does take a certain amount of finesse, confidence, and a very clear head.

Here are some tips:

Look and stand strong, do not be intimidated – but telling a group that’s ready to take you apart to F- off, or some other inflammatory speech, does nothing to diffuse the situation, and will probably get you into a much worse situation.

Remember you are probably dealing with people that are close to the edge and already feel they have nothing to lose. Stay calm & don’t show any fear.

Apologize – Believe it or not, saying you are sorry, but without giving ground, or breaking eye contact, is often enough in a gang mentality for the leader to look like Top Dog in front of the group without a fight ensuing.

The mob’s body language will be your best way to gauge your danger level. Be careful!