THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK: Asian Self Defense Instructors jumps In To Stop Carjacking In San Francisco's Japantown

SAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF) — Two quick-thinking bystanders jumped into action in San Francisco’s Japantown during a weekend car break-in.

Jeremy Jong and Hudson Liao are co-founders of a newly formed community safety group called Asians Are Strong. They had just finished teaching a free self-defense course, and were enjoying food and drinks at Pa’ina, when they witnessed a crime in progress. They said they didn’t hesitate to do something.

Surveillance video from the restaurant shows one suspect running with a suitcase down Post Street. Moments later, another one follows and then a third suspect follows him.

The commotion caught the attention of staff at Pa’ina across the street. Jong, who co-owns the restaurant, and his friend Liao immediately ran across the street – even dodged car traffic – to catch up to the thieves.