MnemonicJohnny

Well, the first step to dealing with pressure is identifying the pressure strings - where they hit, when they hit, et cetera. Once you know that, you can start taking a look at the individual moves, and identifying what's safe and what's not. Figuring out when Ky's going for, say, Greed Sever means that you can react to that particular move, and retaliate accordingly. Additionally, don't forget about Dead Angle Attacks! They cost some Tension, but it really helps when you can forcibly get someone off you.