<span style="font-style: italic">No!</span><br/><br/>Yin's judgement had not been sound. He had embroiled himself too deeply with his arrogance. Relying solely on his advantage as a younger man. He had gambled that The Old Man would not have detected his movements, despite what he had come to know, his predictions had been inadequate at best. In literal seconds The Old Man had leapt from the ring and into Yin's proximity.<span style="font-style: italic">He evaded my Don Do--</span>Before Yin could react two sweeping chops swiped his neck choking him, then with efficient precision a strong kick followed into his lower abdomen, systematically followed by another round housing kick to the face. The force of the last strike sent him reeling to one side, almost out of the proximity of the ring below.<span style="font-style: italic">No!</span>When he reacted, he spun in the air, somersaulting down to the tiles on the ground but falling heavily. Barely keeping his footing and just a few meters shy of the ring's edge.<br/><br/>He clutched at his throat, while simultaneously trying to remain on one knee. Spluttering, wheezing and struggling to catch breath.<span style="font-style: italic">The Old Fool's playing for keeps! He's playing for keeps!</span>His astonishment was evident. Yin, though experienced in combat, had never used his power at it's maximum level. He was in new territory, and the inexperience of it was causing him to hesitate and make mistakes.<span style="font-style: italic">I must remember to speak to this man after the bout is done...</span>Yin noted. He was still struggling for breath as The Old Man somersaulted lightly back down the the ring and landed striking a traditional kung fu stance.<span style="font-style: italic">Bastard!</span>Yin thought sourly, despising The Old Man's relaxed attitude.<span style="font-style: italic">You really know how to milk it huh?</span>Yin thought knowingly.<br/><br/>Though The Old Man was in striking distance, Yin took the time to take his breath and stand himself up. He couldn't surprise attack him, the opportunity had passed when The Old Man had touched down. He had to take him head on and fast, keeping the pace up.<span style="font-style: italic">You got me once Old Man, we'll see if it happens again.</span>Yin thought shrewdly. Springing from his position like a cheetah, he launched his attack with acutely swift ease. Although his onslaught was "swift", it was evident Yin's mishap was impairing his ability somewhat.<span style="font-style: italic">Shirīzukikkufukku!</span>This time he threw four kicks, all aimed for the head.<span style="font-style: italic">Not again Old Man!</span>