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*Stand still and extend one leg out in front of you as far as it will go. Mark this spot with a peice of chalk. Now slowly pivot on your extended leg around while simultaneously drawing a chalk circle around the circumference, the length of you extended leg. Make a mental image of this circle, realizing that as long as your opponent remains outside of the radius of this circle, he can do you no damage (Keep in mind that you don't have to fight in straight lines-- throw away the ideas of straight line fighting). Therefore, it is silly to jump and waste energy if he gestures or makes threatening movements outside of your circle. (Keep this in mind when fighting an experienced fighter.. don't try to B.S. them..). Additionally you can move your circle backward and forward should the opponent advance so that he is again, no threat to you.
Let your opponent do all the walking around the circle and simply adjust yourself to his movement with economical moves (don't fight an opponent on his ground.. let him come to your ground). Keep in mind that if thorough movements and adjustment can keep your opponent on the outer periphecy of your circle, he will never get close enough to do you any harm, which will allow you to relax somewhat in this situation. However, when your opponent is inside your circle and you cannot or will not retreat or adjust any further, then you must fight. But until then, you should maintain your control and your distance. With this technique, you can pick and choose when to attack. Again, let the opponent fight you on your ground.

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