Problems with the use of the Avoid Blow talent.
Many players think that it is unfair that a (their, most probably) character who fails an Avoid Blow test is automatically knocked down, especially when the talent is compared to the Riposte talent or skill, which doesn't have any bad side effects if you fail the test. (Apart from being hit and costing strain and karma, which is irrelevant at higher circles)

So, here comes our solution:
I allow my players (and my creatures etc.) to remain standing if they achieve a better-than-poor success level, in this case they still are still hit, but their defensive maneuvers were not so unbalancing to be knocked of their feet. (Of course they can still be knocked down in case they suffer a wound or are attacked by a special combat option)
Only in the case of a poor or lower success they will be knocked down.

Hope you can agree with me.