[Important is that he tries, and even that elbow in ribs is appreciated.]

Yet students train and develop their technique and style of fighting to suit their needs. While I- [he pauses to gather his thoughts; it's not the easiest to explain.] You counter the hit because it's ingrained to the point that you move on instinct, while I do the same because the weapon I wield remembers how it was used.

[Without his memories Archer doesn't remember that he developed his own fighting style; it feels as if his favorite swords don't really belong to him.]