What is the law regarding use of force in self-defense?
I am not a lawyer and therefore I cannot and will not give legal advice. I would refer you to a lawyer for up-to-date, complete, and accurate legal advice or answers to questions about the law. I believe that the manner in which I teach provides the student with considerable protection against the possibility of his misusing force to any degree, IF he follows the personal advice that I give in my classes and other instructional periods: 1. Never raise a hand against anyone unless you believe that you are in imminent danger. Never agree to fight with anyone, and never respond physically to any verbal abuses or provocations. Always, always, always go to the outside limit to avoid trouble with anyone. Strive to disengage whenever you sense that someone is attempting to provoke trouble. 2. Physical defense is appropriate only when no other course of action seems open and/or safe to take. 3. If you ar forced to defend yourself then do so with determination. Should your adversary turn to fle
