Using Deception in Fighting

To deceive the opponent, simply pretend something that is not true. Become an actor on a stage. The better you act, the easier it is to implement your strategy. Deceive your opponent into being busy. The busier he is reacting to your deception, the less time he has to think about attacking you.

Create many feints, fakes and draws that are convincing. Sometimes fake and sometimes attack. Make your opponent wonder whether every movement is a real attack or a fake. Keep his mind busy and insecure. Cause him to make useless movements and disrupt his plans. Take advantage of his mistakes. Cause him to miss. Make him defend against your fake attacks. Make him expend large amounts of energy without getting positive results.

Never let him become confident or comfortable with your style. Defeat him psychologically and you are half way to victory.