Whatever your opponent clings to, rip it out from him or twist it.

     The more trust people have in you, the easier it is to rip them off. The more you rip someone off, the more likely they are to not challenge you, or, the less likely they are to leave you alone, In some circumstances this may work to your disadvantage. If you rip someone off or do something that would break someone's trust, don't let them catch you, or you won't be put back in the same situation you had.
     The more faith people have in you, the easier it is to break their spirits. The more you break someone's spirits, the more likely they are to do something rash, or, the less likely they are to think straight. In some circumstances this may be to your disadvantage. If you break someone's spirits, they may retaliate in desperation and cause you undesirable effects.
     The more someone is committed to another person and you break down or destroy the other person, the easier it is to break down your opponent. The more you break a person down, you are "cutting at the edges", therefore making it easier to defeat an opponent. For one thing, the destruction of their ally will distract them, as there was a relationship/bond there that you have broken. The person will be baffled. Second, your opponent now has no one to back them up. As usual, this may work to your disadvantage, in that your opponent may seek to avenge their partner. You need to convince your opponent that avengance is worthless, and that they are in a helpless situation.
     The more attachment your opponent feels toward you (in those rare circumstances), the easier it is to fight them in general. Your opponent will make less and weaker attacks against you. When you are fighting someone you know, disattach yourself emotionally from your opponent. They are now your complete enemy. If you hesitate to attack with full force, you raise your chances of defeat. Also, your ambition will crush your opponent's spirits, only causing them to lose their desire to fight you, making it easier for you to win.
     The more honor your opponent has, the easier it will be for you to play trickery on your opponent. Honor and sneakiness don't dwell together. If your opponent is sneaky, they will appear to stand upright, but their actions will show their true character. Fight craftfulness with craftfulness... and honor with craftfulness.
     The less courageous your opponent is, the easier it will be to intimidate him. If you know your opponent leans towards cowardice, hold yourself upright and with confidence. He will see your confidence and will dwell in his own cowardice. He will see you as a stone wall, and all he has to try to break it down is a chisel.
     The more caring your opponent is, the easier it will be for you to defeat your opponent if you include the local innocent people in your fight. Inbetween attacks, where you should be taking a breath, attack the innocent people around you, and your opponent's empathy will distact him in an attempt to protect those around him. Strike when he's occupied.
     The more clean your opponent is, bombard him with negative feedback. Make him feel like he's engrossed with grunge. Call him names that aren't true, verbally attack his family. He'll be so occupied with trying to get his mind straight, his strategy will not be well thought-out.
     The more reverent your opponent is, attack his religion. Point out contradictions in his religion or philosophy. He will be unsure of anything he does.

     This is what I mean when I say, "Whatever your opponent clings to, rip it out from him or twist it." This is the best way to distract your opponent's mind from the battlefield, and the mind is where your body's actions lay, waiting for approval.