Was it underhanded? Of course, it was. However, that’s not something to regret about. Even if I had a chance to beat him fair and square, I know for myself that I wouldn’t go unscathed.
I’m aware of my own strength and no matter how great I am at fighting – which I won’t say confidently – there will always be a situation where it won’t matter how much of an expert you are; especially in a closed space like this bus where one’s movements are restricted.
I might be the one knocked down if I let him get close to me.
There’s a reason why boxing and other fighting sports have weight classes. You can’t simply send a flyweight against a heavyweight. It’s like sending a cow to the slaughter.