Without the involvement of GUNs or Knifes…I have seen a guys run away from street fights only to be pursued by the multiple opponents and tackle and beaten down. It seems to me running away only makes u’re opponent think…ohhhhhhh he’s an easy prey…the only multiple fights where success by the one or few is when they hold there ground swing away and acting like they want someone to step. I just don’t see how running away will not cause the opponent to chase after u…
I saw a guy fighting multiple opponents. He would run away, they would run after, but at mostly different speeds, and he used this to pop the closest guy and then run some more before the others could catch up. Eventually they stopped chasing him, it was pretty funny to watch.
It’s not just running away but where you run to that is important.
It really depends on the situation.
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It is like securing your home against burglery. If a person wants to get in bad enough they will. All you can do is make it difficult enough so that they don’t want to. If a person is only a little angry with you, they may not be willing to put that much energy into pursuing you.
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The person that is attacking you has selected the environment for the attack and it no doubt favors them. If you run and are pursued you have the chance to select a more advantagous spot.
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If the place you are attacked is a place that you frequent often, (home, work, school, etc.) then running will only delay the inevitable. They will just get you tomorrow.
But your basic question was “is running more dangerous”. To that I would have to say no. I assume you are considering running because you know you will get your butt kicked. Therefore, is running and getting your butt kicked more dangerous than standing there and getting your butt kicked, no it’s about the same. 
As one very, very battle experienced instructor taught me, Think tactical withdrawl rather than running away. Withdrawing includes knowing how to disengage, protect your six, stringing out the enemy and evading them. It’s almost an art unto itself.
“he who fights and runs away, lives to fight another day.” U.S. Army Rangers
I agree with shaolinboxer. Also when and how you choose to get away seems pretty important.
I think there’s more to running from multiple opponents than just running away. Training to run away couldn’t hurt. 
Rogue and Highlander beat me to it (and said it better, too ).
“Therefore, is running and getting your butt kicked more dangerous than standing there and getting your butt kicked, no it’s about the same.”
LOL!
Hmmmmmmmm good answers…I think I would have to skip away…ala BRUCE in fist of fury lol.
legend,
you do that, and murphy’s gonna strike you down with lightning just for being arrogant. 
Yes. Unless you think you can stop your momentum, do a 180o change of direction, then accelerate all faster than your assailant can extend his arm.
Originally posted by Braden
Yes. Unless you think you can stop your momentum, do a 180o change of direction, then accelerate all faster than your assailant can extend his arm.
Good point… If you restrict yourself to conventional running that is. If you run backwards however you will not only save time by not having to change direction, but you can also keep an eye on your opponent. :eek:
Again, a great tactic if you think you can move backwards faster than your opponent can move forwards, and/or you dwarf your opponent(s) in martial skill to the extent that you can fend them off while moving backwards.
“…a great tactic if you think you can move backwards faster than your opponent can move forwards…”
I can. I am Reverse Flash.
Well… actually I’m not 
. I’m really Reverse-Superman. I can’t fly, I’m not strong, and I’m weakened by Earth’s yellow sun.
Originally posted by Braden
Again, a great tactic if you think you can move backwards faster than your opponent can move forwards, and/or you dwarf your opponent(s) in martial skill to the extent that you can fend them off while moving backwards.
Another excellent point … however if you dwarf your opponents in martial skill you would not need to be running.
No … the obvious advantage of backward running is it provides you with an excellent position to fling small to medium potatoes at your attacker, thus slowing them down. In the event you do not have a bag of potatoes with you, small fruits and vegetables can be substituted.
Hint: Braden … if you want people to take you seriuous you might consider removing the “don’t take me serious” under your name.
“…however if you dwarf your opponents in martial skill you would not need to be running.”
That was part of what I was implying.
"Hint: Braden … "
Thanks for the hint, but I don’t want people to take me too seriously, which is why I put it there in the first place.
I heard at a seminar once that you should run, stop and hit, run some more, stop and hit, etc. I guess so you don’t get tackled from behind.
Of course, I’m a pretty fast runner. I figure I could get away from just about anyone if I have space to run, especially if I’m running for my life.
-FJ
Running often works better if you’re faster, or smarter, than the people chasing you.
well, i would say in most instances, it is more appropriate to run away. if presued, then it is clear that fighting is teh next step.
can’t speculate on that kinda stuff guys. it’s like one of those what would you do if someone tried to punch you with a hook. it all depends on the situation doesn’t it?
yeah, what a miserable git, i can’t just STFU and answer the question can i. no. i gotta be a smartass.