He saw the subtle adjustments they made in the middle of fights, the split-second decisions that turned a losing position into a winning one.
And he learned.
He learned how to read an opponent's stance, how to predict their next move based on where their feet were positioned and how their shoulders were angled.
He learned the difference between a feint and a real attack, the way a fighter's eyes would flicker just before they committed to a strike. He learned about timing, about patience, about waiting for the right moment to counter instead of just rushing in blindly.
He learned that fighting was not just about strength or speed or even abilities. It was about understanding. About knowing your own body and your opponent's body and the space between them.
