Where is the martial in the Martial Arts?

[Sam]

yeah good cycle of defense that... very similar to the responsibilities and requirements made by law [to be sure you're defending yourself]

[Bleeding Lion]

if a situation escalade and looks uncontrolable, i attack first. Usually in very few situations ive been to, my confidence and calm dissuade people. I'll take that any time.

[parkerlineage]

Thanks for the thoughts, guys...

If you do end up fighting, there are always ways you can control the amount of damage done, which is more likely what I would do. You don't have to axe kick the guy's collar bone into oblivion when you can armbar or wristlock him and hold him down until he gives up.

However, I would take Master Parker's advice (I don't know if he meant exactly in this instance, but...) and never leave your opponent on his feet. Armbar/wristlock/whatever...talk him down, then kick his legs out and get the monkey out of there.

Peace;

Parkerlineage

[Sam]

exactly - the time it takes for him to get up, and most likely the state they'll be in wont help him chasing after you....