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c. Resistance to fatigue, i.e., stamina

d. Spring and resilience

e. Physical and mental alertness

f. Imagination and anticipation

g. Courage to take chances

h. Speed progression • Strength progression

Repetition of the same parry can spell disaster.

Observe, deduce, and apply.

Speed and cadence

Speed must be regulated very carefully to fit in with the speed of execution of the opponent.

The regulating of one’s speed to correspond with that of the adversary is known as cadence.

With each adversary the first thing to find out is his cadence, as even a simple attack can fail if that has been ascertained.

It is a great advantage to be able to impose one’s own cadence on the opposition.

Men of experience often change their cadence, and effectively hinder the opponent in his effort to regulate his.

Certain styles and tactics

The Golden Principle: Each movement of yours must correspond to those of the opponent.

On the need to vary your attacks

The stronger man will be he who, if necessary, is able to vary his strokes and kicks.