Technique beats physical strength any day. Ask any affectionate of Judo, Karate or Kungfu.
My nephew is not the smartest person in the world (life spent as a bouncer), however, he is no slouch when it comes to protecting himself.
According to his story … he attempted to grab the officer, she hit him in the head with her baton (night stick), while he was stunned, she swept him off his feet with a sweep of her feet. While he was down, she hit him again with her baton again and was able to handcuff him.
I keep trying to imagine how he could have done it. Sure seems like this 61 year old toothless man would have to have a weapon. A martial arts expert would be able to get anything away from him if he got close enough.
and a knife or a gun beats the best martial arts practitioner every time (except in the movies)
I assume you mean aficionado. I will politely disagree with you. I know many folks who have trained for years in Judo, Karate or other martial arts who wouldn't last 5 seconds with in a street fight.