Renewed Focus Manual

A wise warrior knows that when fatigue starts to become a problem, it’s time to withdraw, let the enemy take the initiative – or at least make them believe so. Let them attack, waste their energy on trying to bypass your defence. This is one of the reasons why learning to properly parry and avoid attacks is so crucial – it’s all about buying yourself some breathing space. It’s about pushing fatigue away for as long as possible and refocusing your combat efforts.

Once you've allowed them to push you into a defensive stance for a longer while, it’s time to go on the offensive, albeit cautiously. Throw a few short, guarded cuts, just to make the opponent think you’re trying your utmost to retaliate but simply can’t best them. Be engaged but don’t show all your cards. Take your time to think of a proper strategy. And when you finally get your second wind, really get back into the fight. Hit your enemy with everything you've got, overwhelming them with well-aimed, precise strikes.