I keep my focus by letting the wood tell me when it’s tired or restless, then I stop and listen. You can’t force a grain to bend to your will, and I think that’s a good lesson for VR. In combat you want to feel the same rhythm as the opponent, not just hit hard and hope it sticks. So give yourself a moment to read the “grain” of the situation, adjust, and then strike—just like a piece of oak that knows where it’s strongest. Keep your hands steady, but let the moment guide you, and you’ll find that precision isn’t about muscle alone.

Sounds like you’re ready to carve the next match out of solid rhythm. Just remember, the wood’s patience can teach even the fastest VR reflexes to pause before the strike—keeps the cut clean and the opponent guessing. Good luck, and may the grain stay in your favor.