@Sardathrion Yes, you're right, I disagree. I'm also in the "you-get-better-at-a-thing-by-doing-it" school of thought, and I have the HEMA experience. I just didn't get to this answer until today, though. (I should check this site more often!)

@Sardathrion At no point did I ever say "run away from safety!" You could misconstrue the "fumbling with keys" situation for this, but I was seeing a situation where its unclear if you can get into your car/door before the attacker gets to you. I'll change that.