Oh Juzou the Drunkard? I struggled with him as well, I find that the game has a steep learning curve for the deflect timing and when to counter a thrust of jump a sweep etc.
It does get easier (not sure it really gets easier actually) but you definitely do notice yourself improving.
You're right. I went back to it yesterday, tried to take things a bit more slow and methodical and I've got a bunch further. I also watched some of the Fighting Cowboy's walkthrough which helped with some tips on how to deal with areas.
Oh Juzou the Drunkard? I struggled with him as well, I find that the game has a steep learning curve for the deflect timing and when to counter a thrust of jump a sweep etc.
It does get easier (not sure it really gets easier actually) but you definitely do notice yourself improving.