During a pull/push action (scuffle/interlocking), the response is to yield up in order to add the force of the attacker.
But the essential to be retained in Ju-Jutsu for an effective self-defence is dodging, which is the base of our Method.
It is of primary importance in front of the aggression and our techniques will be studied according to it. Its corollary is the revolving movement of the body called "Tai-Sabaki".
It is necessary to dodge the attack. It is vital. There cannot be a response without this precondition. The emptiness created by dodging will annihilate the force!
The principles: dodges, to yield up, before and after, reaction, distance, empty, are largely presented in our kata: Goshin-Ju-Jutsu.