| Many times a person is attacked by more than one | | | | be the victim's top priority. Oftentimes yelling "Fire" |
| assailant. This puts the victim at a distinct | | | | can cause passerby's to notice the situation. It can |
| disadvantage. Thinking and reacting quickly is | | | | also confuse the assailants or get them to flee if |
| imperative to preventing being seriously injured. In | | | | they feel they may be seen and law enforcement |
| this article we will show how to escape a | | | | contacted. |
| 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 through | | | | Quick hard kicks to the knees or shins can be very |
| the air, throwing spinning leg kicks, and doing | | | | effective. 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 the | | | | to move quickly. High kicks leave the victim |
| ground is usually the incorrect tactic. Balance is | | | | vulnerable and off balance. Kicks also can keep the |
| affected with the feet and legs off the ground. If | | | | assailants from getting close enough to grab a victim. |
| the victim falls to the ground, they could be in a | | | | After 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 when | | | | assailants. 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 | | | | |