Good, you're thinking smart. Most people want to start out with the flashy stuff. [ Which she doesn't blame them for, but-- well, she'd learned the importance of thinking in a fight, of defense. So she points down at his legs. ]

First of all, if you're using hand-to-hand combat, always keep your hands up and close to your body. Chest-level, usually. And never keep your legs close together. Slide your right leg back a bit.