The Use-of-Force Continuum outlines an escalating series of actions an individual may take to resolve a situation. This continuum has many levels. You should consider the totality of the circumstances to respond with a level of force appropriate to the situation at hand. Acknowledging, you may move from one part of the continuum to another, as required by the Attacker’s behavior.

“Ponder and deliberate before you make a move.”

― Sun Tzu, The Art of War