I used BJJ in a multiple attacker confrontation this weekend

[Scott R. Brown]

Hi Seven Star,

All said and done it sounds like you handled yourself with aplomb! You reflected afterwards to learn from the experience. You shared your experience for the benefit of all!

Good Job!!!

My only suggestion and perhaps it was done and just not mentioned is the following:

I am speaking in pragmatic terms here, that is getting the job done in the most efficacious manner.

The manager should not have put his hand on the patron! I know the patron’s behavior was inexcusable! However, if the purpose is to stop the behavior with a minimum of fuss and to avoid escalation, then social skills frequently will get the job done much more easily, even with a drunk. I understand there are times when this too is impossible. I would say a stern, but polite, warning may have obviated the reduction to violence! I just think it is worth trying before physical intervention is attempted! Then no one risks injury or lawsuit!