by wpgtaiji » Mon Feb 20, 2012 10:10 pm
lmao! pete, for a guy that claims 40 years in martial arts.. its like you haven't even went to one real martial arts class.
Taiji and bagua both train dealing with multiple attackers. many of the form movements show, albeit, exotic responses to mutliple attackers. In fact, bagua got its reputation when Dong was "found out" because of the way it handled mulitple attackers.
Now, all that said, NOTHING will guarantee success, ever! Lucky punches happen! My old karate sensei, who was recognized all over japan and the world for his ferocity in fighting, was demonstrating in a class and misjudged, and got clocked by a much less experienced student. The proverbial "sh*T happens"!
I have no idea who taught you taiji, but i would ask for your money back pete. My teacher said, one on one, you have a fair chance. 2 on one, you best hit to kill or it could be you. 3 or more, well, lets just say, if you live, you were lucky. Add in weapons, and things get more dangerous in a hurry.
That you seem to think that martial arts makes people invincible, or that there are "right answers" or what ever it is you think, is sad.
The BEST practicing martial arts can do for you in urban combat is the awareness that maybe you shouldnt have walked down that back alley with the $100 bills hanging out of your pocket.
Good luck... and dont listen to pete.. he will lead you astray and not even realize it.