Yes, you are faster when using this technique. You could run out of the way if needed but you have to consider you're really drunk at this point so you could run and fall, but then you could proceed to roll out of the way. When using this technique you just have to use your imagination to think of a logical way in order to get out of the opponent's technique.Actually I have one. Does movement speed equal running speed? Can I dodge a fireball thrown at me?