Effective Against Multiple Attackers?

[kivikala]

In my life, i have run from only one violent encounter. Unfortunately, the dog bit me in the butt.

Wow... for a second there I read that as "violin" encounter and thought... well this ought to be interesting...

[White Warlock]

Bah!

Alright, all of you, outside!

[TheAnimal]

Unless you run for an hour, the slower guys will be there in 5, 10 seconds anyway. Run towards a group of friends who will ambush your attackers.

[KaratekaAndy]

Why stop running? You'll get beaten by the guy you face last because you're too tired to defend yourself adequately

[ki master]

ive never thought of that in that way but that is pretty good.

[Yasutsune Makoto]

As it has been decided the running and fighting and running and fighting strategy is a bad idea. What is the best way to fight multiple attackers? In shotokan we train to strike with one or two hits to incapacitate the attacker and move on to the next. What are other strategies that have been proven effective?

[getawaytkd]

not a very smart move, in my opinion

[granmasterchen]

dont stay in the same place, constantly move and attack. Also, when fighting multiple opponents you need to break out those techniques that are really nasty that can end a fight really quick.

[bushido_man96]

I am 5'7", and 245. I sure won't be using that tactic anytime soon.

The best tactic may be the first part....run.

Otherwise, you have to be efficient in what you do. Kick a knee, kick a groin, gouge an eye, etc. You don't want to dance with multiple attackers.

[lilkarate75]

y would they do that? it wouldn't b wise 2 b the fastest and run up the enemy alone because they don't even no how good the enemy is. even if that situation did happen, they would eventually figure out the pattern. i don't think it is even possible 2 take out a person in about three seconds because they should b close. if ur fighting multiple enemies run and let them chase u then stop immediately and kick the first person that is closer 2 u or let him strike and use him as a shield. when one starts 2 attack, throw ur shield at him and use combos. ur on ur own now. if u find a weapon around u, use it. mind ur surroundings.