Anyway all this stuff about it being illegal I don't care if it is if someone attacks me I will defend myself. If some scum bags trying to do me in I'm not going to think I can't hit back or I'm getting arrested ill do whatever I have to do to stop the guy and I'll face the consequences of my actions but I'd rather have to face a jury then face a priest
It's very simple, you defend yourself if attacked, you use the force that is needed, that doesn't mean once you have taken them down you them stab them, stamp on their heads etc. that would be stupid anyway.
A British serviceman was attacked today near an RAF camp, a suspected kidnapping/terrorist attack, one attacker had a knife, the airman dropped the first attacker who hit the ground and before the second attacker could get him he ran off to safety and alerted the police. Sensible self defence. No macho stuff, no nonsense just survival and a good description of the attackers and their vehicle.
Not sure why you'd face a priest?