[traithJah]

I am new to the teachings of Buddha but I will give this a shot. The teachings say to keep the middle path, so off to the right we have: get beaten up. Off to the left we have: beat the crap out of the attackers. After a little meditation on the subject I have come to this middle path: You don't have to be violent to defend yourself and others. There are many ways to subdue attackers without hurting them(see Aikido). They are obviously suffering from what I guess is Ignorance, so let them wear themselves out then after the frustration you could provide them with some wisdom. Who knows, that could be the moment that causes them to turn their life around and walk the path to enlightenment, thus turning an enemy into a friend.