"Yeah, I like it better that way, too. It's more like a sword, and swords are always used best when they're blocking anything below your chest." Cindy tapped her finger against her lips. What else could she teach him, now?

"Well, you've got the stance, you know the blocks. I don't know if you want me to show you any of the actual fighting parts with a knife, but if not, that should hold you over well. Just remember, block, and then get the hell out of there."