Don't believe in no-win scenarios

Martial arts were always considered a somewhat barbaric, but necessary part of a patron's training. It was Isidor's uncle who spearheaded her education in it, and it was her uncle's determination that she be properly prepared that saw she rarely trained with padding or gear. Instead she keeps herself in, her hands high and her stance ready to change at a moment's notice. Real fights would never give you time to put on protective gear, he often said.

First thing's first, though. She has no idea what kind of hand-to-hand combat Jim is used to, so that's the first thing she needs to rectify. For a start she decides to go for a basic jab to his face from her right, ready to counter if he decides to block and return the favour.