Martial Arts and Self Defense - How to Handle More Than One Assailant in a Self Defense Situation

Many times a person is attacked by more than onebe the victim's top priority. Oftentimes yelling "Fire"
assailant. This puts the victim at a distinctcan cause passerby's to notice the situation. It can
disadvantage. Thinking and reacting quickly isalso confuse the assailants or get them to flee if
imperative to preventing being seriously injured. Inthey feel they may be seen and law enforcement
this article we will show how to escape acontacted.
self-defense situation with multiple attackers.Dealing with multiple attackers requires quick reaction
Martial arts trains how to deal with multiple attackers.and forceful martial arts self-defense techniques.
Movies typically show the ninja warrior flying throughQuick hard kicks to the knees or shins can be very
the air, throwing spinning leg kicks, and doingeffective. Keeping the feet close to the ground is
cartwheels that render the assailants helpless.imperative to maintain balance and provide the ability
Although it looks easy and effective, leaving theto move quickly. High kicks leave the victim
ground is usually the incorrect tactic. Balance isvulnerable and off balance. Kicks also can keep the
affected with the feet and legs off the ground. Ifassailants from getting close enough to grab a victim.
the victim falls to the ground, they could be in aAfter the first kick get the foot back on the ground
much worse situation.quickly to be able to move, avoid or attack the other
The best self-defense or martial arts technique whenassailants. And always look for an opportunity to
faced with multiple attackers is to quickly leave.escape.
Escaping the scene and getting to a safe area should