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Street attack by 2 people: what to do?

Facing 2 attackers, NEVER stay between them. Pivot immediately to align them (one behind the other), neutralize the closest with a short strike, then flee. Angular distance is your main weapon.

Step-by-step tactic

  1. 1Pivot 45° to align both attackers on a single line.
  2. 2Strike the closest (eyes, throat, groin) — short hit.
  3. 3Use that body as human shield against the second.
  4. 4Flee perpendicular to the formed line.
  5. 5Yell to alert — diaphragmatic grunt.

Eli & Yehouda Avikzar method — Facing many: never head-on. Identify the weak link, create a breach, flee. Survival isn't victory — it's the exit.

Legal framework

In France, article 122-5 of the Criminal Code validates self-defense if necessary, proportionate and simultaneous. Facing 2 attackers, disproportion is legally presumed — you're entitled to enhanced means.

Frequently asked questions

Should I fight or flee facing 2?

Flee if possible. If impossible, create an opening with a short hit then flee.

What distance to maintain?

At least 2 meters. Under 1.5m you're in immediate engagement zone.

Other multi-attacker situations

Attack by 3 people: survival tacticAttack by 4 people: group survivalEncirclement by 5: breaking the circleCornered by a group in a bar: what to do?Attacked by a group exiting a nightclub

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Real scenario

Street mugging at night

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Phone snatch and run

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Nightclub exit attack

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