A multiple attacker scenario always increases the danger of a situation as the dynamics of the situation are more fluid. That’s a fancy way of saying there is a lot of moving around changing directions and chaos.

I have some general guidelines for more than one attacker but these are just guidelines. First, move don’t just stand there and let them attack you – make them work for it MOVE.

Second, try to move so you can line up the attackers to take on the attacks one at a time. Note you will learn techniques in this set to strike two attackers at the same time.

Third, stay in the open where you can move. If you get trapped in a corner or against a wall that tends to work to your attackers advantage. Don’t confuse this principle with cover and concealment in a shooting incident.

Don’t engage in a verbal argument with your attacker once the situation moves to physical violence this can be a distraction by your attackers.

This set builds institutional awareness and arousal control two concepts often overlooked in a controlled training environment.   Coach Martin

Chopping Bamboo

The most common error in learning this technique is not “stepping” in front of the attacker to your side as you start the technique. The finish of this technique is the front kick – side kick combination, be sure to pivot between kicks to eliminate stress on you support leg knee while kicking.

Siege of the Temple

The first move of this technique is the “siege block” learned in the Key Set technique Siege of the temple. The inward block snap kick combination sets up your strikes to the second opponent. I like this move.

Clinging Vines

The kicks in this technique are side kicks. You may interchange the side kick with a slice kick however this technique is based more on power than speed.

Two Pulling Vines

This technique teaches the use of leverage by position; I recommend you practice this technique numerous times with a partner to get it smooth.

Spreading Wings C

Smashing your attackers together causes confusion and frustration in your attackers, it is the underlying point of this technique.

Crashing Surf

As I stated in my opening comments for this set you will learn how to strike both attackers at the same time in this set, this is one of those techniques. U-punch and side kick at the same time.

Instep Under the Bridge

Learn how to use your instep as a kicking tool. “Under the Bridge” is the “Falling Rain” throw. This is a fairly simple yet effective technique.

Tying the Knot

Learning how to turn your attackers against each other can be an effective strategy. I show you how to do just that in this technique.

Shifting Sails

This is a speed technique – the first four strikes are done very quickly, The effectiveness of the strikes is dependant on striking vital target areas and not just hitting your attackers.

The “switch kick step” is the key to effectively using slice kicks undercutting your attackers legs and base.

Crescent Shoulder Throw

Learn to use the seldom used yet highly effective crescent kick to deflect a strike and then a judo shoulder throw to a second attacker. This is the same throw used in the Knife Set.

Behind the Knot

Similar to “Tying the Knot” you are going to leverage one attacker against the other. Turning back into the rear arm lock may seem contrary to escaping the attack however this move sets up the position turning the two attackers against each other.The clearing action on the technique sets up a clean escape.

Stone Warrior

The claw position finger strikes to the attackers face are very effective and can be used to distract an attacker’s attention. Using a swift strong “pivoting” action allows you execute your hand strikes multiple times if needed

Kung Fu Cross

The slice kick carry through establishes where you set your stance for the second attacker. The sequence of strikes while controlling the second attackers arm really weakens the attacker’s position establishing the base for the ending throw. Make sure you drop to one knee thus using your body weight as leverage for the downward force of the throw.

Two-man Swinging Gate

The drop elbow twist used to control your first attacker is setup by a proper “C” grip when you pin your attacker’s hands when they grab you. I teach the drop elbow twist in greater detail in my Beginner Kenpo Jiu Jitsu series. Learning to use leverage is the key to “swinging” one attacker into the other after your use of the drop elbow twist.

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