I remember my teacher said that in the end, all techniques in aikido comes to just two techniques, irimi and tenkan. In case of multiple attackers, same thing. Don't think or try to block their attacks, catch their weapon etc. just do irimi and tenkan, give them way...
In my opinion, true self defence isn't when you beat up your attacker or such. True self defence is when you survive from the hostile situation you encounter, and this isn't from the martial art only. By avoiding dangerous places and running away (yes, running. sometimes there's no shame in it) you already do a self defence.
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