If you have to "block/parry/dodge/whatever," you've already screwed up... You were walking around in condition white and shame on you. That said, I got in more fights managing a Stop-n-Rob while in grad school than I ever did as a cop, since there's no way to avoid a fight that comes through the front door looking for you and/or your merchandise. And most perps have learned the hard way that there's no way to win a fight with the police in the long run.

Although there may be no "shame" in running... There's also no shame in STRIKING FIRST to avoid a fight and protect society from all the future pain this jerk would've otherwise inflicted. If you perceive the fight coming and fear for your safety (in most jurisdictions), you've got the right to preemptively defend yourself. The much-maligned Kobra Kai had it right in principle... their practice and implementation was just a bit off in the movie.

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