Tim
He nods silently, holding his keyblade to his side. Usually, you'd brace out of fear of pain. Or, anyone who is capable of caring that is.

He allows the man to land the ``Zantetsuken`` at full power, being knocked to the ground with a small grunt. No audible "Ouch"S, though.

A few moments later, he climbs up to his feet.
Maria
"I did not ask you to take the full brunt. I instructed you to exert yourself less in your guard. What you did was dangerous. Had I not held back, you would be dead."

*He winds up again.* "Again. This time, guard as much as possible while still feeling pain. Take as little damage as possible, but take damage nonetheless."

*He rushes forward, performing another **Zantetsuken**.*
Tim
He nods, though not before placing a hand on his own chest and covering his hand with a green glow, using ``Curaga.`` Just in case.

He then takes a twohanded grip, swinging his keyblade at the side of the mans shield- hitting it with intent to knock it off course. If this works, it would send it off course but still land a cut on the side of his body.