This situation and your actions is a great example of true martial arts.

While I do believe that physical flexibility, speed, and strength is also a "must", what YOU show and describe here is even more essential. Without this (chi) a person can train for a dozen years, become fit, and fast, and flexible, but none of the "technical" skills might work in a real life situation.

My teacher told me many times that kung fu is in everything we do... In how we breathe, look, eat, and walk. And not just in a gym or dojo