Could a martial artist take on 4 people on at the same time?

I have friends that like to spar 4 on 1 just for fun.... With an instructor supervising of course... Those friends are very energetic, fit and strong.

The longer I study, the more I realize this one very point, and I'm hoping that some of the other TCs understand what I mean when I say it: As a true martial artist, you are able to defend yourself against the infinite. The number of threats at any one time is Zero.

There's no belts in boxing or kickboxing. Depends on the people he tries to defened against. Depends what his surroundings are. Too many variables, so I'll say maybe.

possible but unlikely also kickboxing and boxing DO have belt systems http://img.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2007/04_03/beltsPA0605_468x335.jpg and http://guilakarate.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/john_duenas_2_ikf_west_coast_super_welterwt_title_32709.jpg show examples of such belts while there are a different type of system and are awarded under very different criteria(and the term black belt does not really apply) I think it still can be called a belt system(just not a belt ranking system)

It's possible, but not probable.

It depends on how skilled they are.

No. The 5 guys would beat the crap out of this person. Also, boxing and kickboxing don't have a belt system.

Hi there Bear this in mind. How many Police officers does it normally take to restrain and hold down a violent aggresive person. Then also take into consideration that most police officers are armed and well trained and that they do this on a daily basis. With this in mind start looking at what really goes on in the real world where ego and mistakes quite simply get you killed. So if the martial artist has knowledge and good awareness of the situation then yes they can take 4 people on at one time. Often by talking their way out of it or simply avoiding it. If youre rushed by 4 people then you may very well take out the first, probably even the second but by the time the 3rd and 4th man has rushed in and your dealing with all 4 then youre just about finished. And no triangle choke is going to save you when up against 4 men. Hit the first guy run away from the rest! Failing that have a gun that holds more than 4 bullets! Situations vs vairables are many! The Real world requires real thinking! Best wishes idai

I was attacked by 3, and I got away with that with cuts and bruises, and only one of them was incapacitated. Injured and lucky was I! A 4th or 5th person may well have changed that outcome. Taking on 4 or 5 and "winning" is like putting toothpaste back into the tube. It is possible, but it ain't likely!