Is it normal to be able to control yourself in a dream?

I cant control the setting of the dream but generally I have control over myself in dreams. I was dreaming about being attacked in one and I remember telling myself "this is a dream, I can do anything" and I actually stuck my fists in the air and flew away from him. I have complete awareness in dreams and can wake myself up if somethig bad is happenig or if the dream is too good to be true...Thw only time I dont have control is when I'm in a deep sleep....Is this common or abnormal?