* Perhaps there are different interpretations among different dojos? *
You betcha! Atemi can/will hurt your ass if it is appropriate. (You gotta decide on the "appropriate" part, then defend it legally)
You got a bat, I will "probably" hurt you to get it out of your hands. When more developed, better skilled, an "allround better,kinder,gentler person...etc. etc. I may be able to do it without.
Right now? Just happy you couldn't clock me. (sorry 'bout your arm/eye/throat...etc.etc.
shrug
People go down further on my "to care for" list with aggressive behavior....Just my smallmindedness
at this point in my life, I suppose.
Peace
Lan