During a martial arts demonstration, Instructor Maya performs a series of controlled strikes on student Ethan. One of the strikes inadvertently causes a minor injury to Ethan. Ethan decides to sue Maya for battery. Which of the following is the BEST defense Maya can use against the battery claim?
Privilege of educational instruction in martial arts
Necessity to maintain the safety of the demonstration
Self-defense to counter an unexpected attack from Ethan
Participation in structured martial arts activity with agreed-upon contact
Maya can argue that Ethan participated in a consensual martial arts demonstration where physical contact was an inherent part of the activity. This implied agreement to the conduct negates the battery claim. Other defenses, such as self-defense or necessity, are not applicable in this context as there was no imminent threat or emergency situation.
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