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š„āļø The Secret to Surviving Multiple Attackers
The One Thing You Need To Do If You're Ever Attacked By Multiple People At Once
Paulo Simoes
July 09, 2025
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Hey Warrior,
Do you know what it means to be a Dad with small children?
It means that you canāt lay down anywhereā¦
ā¦ever.
Why?
Because 10 seconds after you do, youāre at the bottom of a dog pile.
Seriously, the second I lay down, thereās a kid jumping on me (usually multiple ones).
Now, this is all fun playā¦
ā¦but what do you do out in the real world against multiple attackers?
Letās explore.
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Getting attacked by multiple people isnāt fair.
But thatās lifeāand itās a reality you may need to be ready for one day.
If you ever find yourself in that nightmare, remember one wordā¦
ā¦Stacking.
The Problem with Numbers
When multiple attackers swarm, the worst spot to be is stuck right in the middle.
You're exposed on all sidesā¦
ā¦leaving yourself open to being grabbed, punched, or taken down.
Staying static is basically inviting disaster.
So what do you do?
You move.
What Is Stacking?
āStackingā means constantly moving to position one attacker in front of another.
The idea is to force your opponents into a single lineā¦
ā¦ allowing you to handle one attacker at a time instead of facing a group simultaneously.
How does it work?
1. Identify Your Target
Pick out the smallest or weakest attacker first.
2. Grab and Control
If youāre comfortable grappling, use a quick control like an armbar or wrist lock. Now you've got a shield between you and the rest.
3. Position Strategically
Keep your target between you and other attackers. Push or shove them into their friends, creating chaos and confusion.
4. Hit and Move
If grappling isnāt your thing, deliver quick strikes, then immediately circle out and reposition so that another attacker is isolated.
Your goal isnāt to win a street brawl.
Itās to survive long enough to get out safely.
š Operatorās Lounge Challenge:
Whatās your go-to move for handling multiple attackers? Do you stack, strike, grapple, or just sprint?
Post your best technique or questions below:
Before You Go...
Fighting multiple opponents isnāt about strengthā¦
ā¦itās more about mobility, strategy, and positioning.
Never stop moving. Always stay tactical.
Stay dangerous,
Paul Simoes
P.S. Do you have kids? And do they jump on you whenever you lay down? Respond to this email and let me know.
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