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Spookey · 09-26-2004, 03:16 AM

Shadow,

I had an incedent tonight that should fit the thread well.

Serving as the "head of security" for a local venue, I encounter idiots of all caliber. Anyhow, during the coarse of the night, I witnessed an assault. Four possibly five individuals (ages 15 - 17) attacked a single juvenile. A member new member of our security immediately grabed the victim (thinking the attackers would abort...WRONG!) at which time they turned their attention on my guy. He succesfully shoved or disbalanced the primary attackers (2) while releasing the initial victim to allow him to defend himself. As I made way into the mix I noticed another attacker attempt to blind side my guy. I intersepted the attacker and attempted a throw (osato-gari or reaping throw)...however, do to the mass of people and the available room, my throw was not cmpletely succesful. He stumbled backwards but was held up by the other attackers. He returned fire with a looping right, which I slipped. I attempted to close the distance (rarely will I ever strike a juenile) in order to gain control over and subdue the attacker. I was subsequently tackled from behind by his accomplices. Now, I am on my back (having pulled my initial focus on top of me) and shielding myself from the onslaught of punches and kicks from the group. My firearm becomes visible so I immediately retain it with my right hand while attempting to wrestle my immediate attacker with the left. Finally, a fellow member of the security force began shoving those attackers that were still standing away and allowed me enough room to focus on my primary combatant. I simply held my position (under the young thug and in "the guard") until other personel arrived.

Point, never underestimate your adversary, attempting to be easy (less aggressive) can be fatal (re: risk of being disarmed), and as much as I know never to go to the ground in a crowd...that damned "guard" came in handy for something.

Had I simply executed a low snapkick after the initial contact, the whole situation would have unfolded much easier!

If a child steps into a mans place...Knock Him Out!

TAEKWON!
Spookey

09-26-2004, 03:16 AM	#21 (permalink)
Spookey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Southeastern, USA Posts: 200	Young Thugs! Shadow, I had an incedent tonight that should fit the thread well. Serving as the "head of security" for a local venue, I encounter idiots of all caliber. Anyhow, during the coarse of the night, I witnessed an assault. Four possibly five individuals (ages 15 - 17) attacked a single juvenile. A member new member of our security immediately grabed the victim (thinking the attackers would abort...WRONG!) at which time they turned their attention on my guy. He succesfully shoved or disbalanced the primary attackers (2) while releasing the initial victim to allow him to defend himself. As I made way into the mix I noticed another attacker attempt to blind side my guy. I intersepted the attacker and attempted a throw (osato-gari or reaping throw)...however, do to the mass of people and the available room, my throw was not cmpletely succesful. He stumbled backwards but was held up by the other attackers. He returned fire with a looping right, which I slipped. I attempted to close the distance (rarely will I ever strike a juenile) in order to gain control over and subdue the attacker. I was subsequently tackled from behind by his accomplices. Now, I am on my back (having pulled my initial focus on top of me) and shielding myself from the onslaught of punches and kicks from the group. My firearm becomes visible so I immediately retain it with my right hand while attempting to wrestle my immediate attacker with the left. Finally, a fellow member of the security force began shoving those attackers that were still standing away and allowed me enough room to focus on my primary combatant. I simply held my position (under the young thug and in "the guard") until other personel arrived. Point, never underestimate your adversary, attempting to be easy (less aggressive) can be fatal (re: risk of being disarmed), and as much as I know never to go to the ground in a crowd...that damned "guard" came in handy for something. Had I simply executed a low snapkick after the initial contact, the whole situation would have unfolded much easier! If a child steps into a mans place...Knock Him Out! TAEKWON! Spookey