Suddenly she finds herself on defense, working hard to parry and dodge. She's not used to the sword and the katas yet, and they hinder as much as they help her.

Well then, time to fight dirty again.

With her shinai held in one hand she blocks his strike, and in the same movement she steps in, reaching to grab Connor push him backwards while at the same time attempting to hook a leg behind his and trip him.

...too bad that move got her balance all kinds of messed up. This will never work, will it?