Have you ever observed how a wolf pack attacks large prey? After chasing it down and surrounding it, they jump at it, one by one, biting in a ferocious, unstoppable sequence. They draw blood and make the prey weaker and weaker. Their attack is unstoppable, and ends only when the larger animal stumbles on its knees, baring its throat and letting the pack leader go straight for the jugular. And then the prey falls over, ready to be feasted on.
I see the way you’re looking at me right now. You must be asking yourself: why is my old teacher prattling on about wolves? What does it have to do with swordfighting? Well, let me explain.