well, i dont disagree with any of that...
accualy there is one thing
defencive flow aint all bad, it could allow you to run latter, and not get cuaght up in the attacking flow, wich can also kill you.
dont think it as a "defencive" act, think of it as "controling" your attacker
then again who cares, he cant stab you if he cant reach you
RUN FOR YOUR LIFE!!
heh, just my humble opinion