I would start with intellect to avoid the fight. If a fight couldn't be avoided, my intellect and practicing would direct my hands, feet and anything else I could find to subdue my opponent.
Would you rather drive on a sightseeing trip or be the passenger?
Would you rather give a speech to a large crowd from a 150' monitor with spinach stuck in your teeth or lead a meeting with a coffee stain on the crotch of your pants in front of the president of the company?