Fighting multiple opponents

Featuring Aikido, Systema & Jogo do Pau

This document presents an analysis that revolves around one simple premise: that the behaviour of multiple combatants conditions the tactical approach that an outnumbered combatant needs to employ. 

The author starts by systematising the main elements that make up such standardised approach to multiple opponent combat, and then covers how this body of knowledge applies to the practice of outnumbered combat within Aikido, Systema & Jogo do Pau-stick fighting.