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Gang Attacks

makes kicking very difficult for them
and places their heads close to your
own feet. (Fig. 170)
A doorway also controls the angles.
Logically, if there is anyway you can lock
or bar the door, then do so. If not, then
position yourself two feet back from the
doorframe so that you can deal with
attacks from the front, whilst denying
your attackers the chance to launch
assaults from the flanks. (Fig. 171)
They will counter this by rushing
through the gap at you and by sheer
weight of numbers force you
backward into a more vulnerable
position. Aggression and ruthlessness
are the key. Strike hard at the first
attackers, show no weakness and plant
Fig 171 doubt in their minds.
In the street, crowd control barriers,
the edges of walls, parked vehicles,
shop porches, and lampposts restrict
their angles of attack. Indoors,
furniture, fixtures and fittings can
serve the same purpose. (Fig. 172)
Lastly, if all else fails, place your back
against a wall, thereby forcing them to
come at you where you can see them.
Fig 172 (Fig. 173)

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