Is there some sort of phrase that would make these 'brave men' back off? Or is that to much to expect that they would take any notice. 1 thing I would say is that if you do get man handled then kick them in the shins good and hard, dont bother going for the ghoulies as that kick has to be higher and takes longer, by which time they've moved out of reach. If they're behind you just heel them down the front of their shin and as all of you have probably wacked your own shins in the past you'll know how much that hurts. You could follow that up with a knee in the face when they collapse with the pain and voila summary justice