Judo/Jujutsu VS multiple opponents (survival principles)

Surviving multiple opponents is one of the most contentious topics along with knife defense. Incredibly informative as always.

As someone who really having fight with multiple people many times, got mugged, I can say the chance to survive is slim and I am lucky those guys don't use weapons and most only interested in chocking and groping me. As I mentioned before I got a nice shoe print on my back as I managed to run away in one the occasion. I don't mean that we won't survive at all, but it is no longer following the "how to survive" rule book, too many variables and variations that we can say "it is just luck", if we survive it doesn't mean we're good in martial art either. But I can say that whenever we got into fight, get ready to get injured and pain, we will get injuries even if we win and survive. We don't feel it at the time, but it come slowly and sometimes at places we don't aware off. My right shoulder is still painful today sometimes, I must got it from one of those fights.

I really wish you'd list the sources for these old video's for further study

Well chosen video clips. Very accurate and effective narration. This was helpful in orienting one's mind toward dealing with an actual encounter. Another great video.

A fighter must know how to strike with expertise. A fighter must have great cardio and stamina. A fighter must always wear shoes that he could run in. A fighter know how to make an escape route.

Interesting video Chadi, when you have the opportunity can you do a video on Ko-ryu grappling techniques that emphasized using the tanto.

Great topic as always, thank you for sharing 😊.

Great video as always Chadi. 👊🏽🥋🔥

I just watched a vid on the 52 Block style. Strange that few people think of prison as a place to develop martial arts. Prison is where you are most likely to fight multiple attackers AND be unable to flee from them so there's sure to be some crossover between that system and those of the orient.

Good video as always! Engaging multiple opponents is always a last resort and your mentality is key to surviving. Always remember, no rules and use anything as a weapon. Train the same way. Get out of the dojo and train at a park, in the street etc. Train hard and stay safe 💮

Theres some arts that train in it in mind. Advance level aiki-jujitsu and advance level aikido. Deal with issue of multiple opponents. The principle (if surrounded) being: 1) breech circle 2) draw opponents away. Keep moving. So that they are all facing you in one direction. Then you can deal with them one on one or run. Others include using thier bodies to shield one against the other. Bagua uses this also and the use of foot work to go around multiple opponents. etc. In advance silat, lankas (foot work) are use to out maneuver multiple opponents to go behind their backs etc.

Absolutely fantastic video!

I live in a country where one of the most common attacks is gangs of 3 to 15 guys beating people to rob them, i was attacked by 5 once, my strategy was to run like hell and one one would get close i eould either throw a straight kick(front, side or back) or do a quick throw... Some times even throwing one of them into the other... After the 3th guy fell, the rest escaped... That works for me

Great video.

Thank you for sharing this vital information. God bless you ladd.

Great work!

Great video as usual. Can u make a analyze video on Shinya Aoki. I think he has some amazing judo trips in mma but rarely people notice that

Awareness, avoidance, and action. Be aware of your capabilities and limitations, aware of your environment (setting, individuals, and groups). Avoid trouble, high risk settings, and questionable interactions. If in fight, avoid opposition’s power and control. Act early. Either move away (walk, or run - depending on the situation), or attack before being attacked. Be prepared mentally, physically, and emotionally. Pressure test your awareness and self defense, regularly. Adjust, and adapt frequently. A quick mind, and composure/control under emotional and physical stress are essential. Many highly physically capable people are overwhelmed, and beaten by physically inferior people as they had not experienced the extreme emotional and physical stress of self defense previously. Reconsider your behavior if you are with your wife, children, or other high value : low capability people. Our brain is our most important weapon. Build, and protect, it.

I really like the concept of using someone as shield. That's why I love sumo. Sumo slaps and shoves to the face, together with the grappling to control and push is a very good thing. You can also throw someone into another person. So using sacrificial throw is very dangerous because you will end up on the ground. So sumo throws where you stay standing up, is the best option.

Dean and Dan are beasts in their own right. These demonstrations shows why BJJ as a default in self defence on the street is nonsense. You will inevitably get your head stomped in with multiple opponents and cannot use one opponent against the other as a shield. Even if someohow you managed to it would not be for long. The default should be punching in throats and ear drums. If you're athletic unlike me, run. Something that is impossible on the ground or grappling. Another great video Chadi.