2 attackers · Danger 3/5

Backward step to flee 2 pursuers

Walking backward facing 2 pursuers keeps eye contact and avoids rear attack. Tactic: 10-20m backward to an obstacle (wall, door), then perpendicular sprint. Backward is slower but much safer.

Step-by-step tactic

1Back up watching both pursuers constantly.
2Arms crossed high, ready to parry.
3Spot rear by 0.3s glance microbeats.
4Find an obstacle to block pursuit.
5180° pivot and perpendicular sprint at right moment.

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

'Endangerment' by pursuit is constituted from 50m of intentional chase. Filming the pursuit is legal without permission.

Frequently asked questions

How many meters backward?

10-20m max. Beyond that speed fatigues and pivot is needed.

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