[riverrunner]

Yes most martial artist well tell it is very dangerous to attack some one that is armed no matter how well trained you are.

[hopespringseternal]

Yes most martial artist well tell it is very dangerous to attack some one that is armed no matter how well trained you are.

Well, I was speaking to unarmed confrontations specifically.

Against an armed assailant, the choice may not be yours. If he gives you an opportunity, it is probably best to take it and possibly die trying. You are a lot more likely to survive a shooting than an execution.