[shalem gives a nod, and he is not shy with his praise.]

Very good-- a quick learner as I've seen. [and he has seen many eagers learners in the past... though part of that was because they all needed to be ready, at all times in case of a mission.]

Now we practise those motions over and over, and how you can take advantage of the openings you are making with such a maneuvre.

But as a treat... [shalem relaxes his stance once more, ready to defend as if he'll perform the same quick, whip-like motions from before.] I shall show you how I personally counter.