How to Execute a Combo with Yoshimitsu from Soul Calibur IV

Soul Calibur IV is a fighting video game designed by Namco, who also released the infamous Tekken franchise. The game was released in the U.S in 2008 and was immediately a huge hit. I've been playing Soul Calibur IV for almost three years now, and I can easily say that it's the best fighting game I have ever played. The character designs are very unique, the weapons are beautiful, and the fighting system is superb. I love this game and I would love to help out people who are starting to play it.
Yoshimitsu, who was also featured in Tekken, is one of my all time favorite characters. Since the first time I tried him, I immediately fell in love with his technique. Yoshimitsu is very unpredictable, and a balanced character when it comes to offensive and defensive abilities.
This is a guide meant for those who have bought and played the video game Soul Calibur IV. This guide will instruct players to execute an advanced combo with the character Yoshimitsu. Understanding this guide requires basic knowledge of fighting video games, and the ability to visualize the Playstation 3 controller. You'll need your hands, a Playstation 3 and a Playstation 3 controller, and a copy of Soul Calibur IV.

You will need:
1. Your hands.
2. A copy of Soul Calibur IV.
3. A Playstation 3.
4. A Playstation 3 controller.

Step 1 Understanding the Controller Notations

The following information is meant for those who are unaware of the controller notations used in describing Soul Calibur 4 combo inputs. If you are familiar with these please skip tot he next step.

Attack Inputs:

A = Horizontal Attack (X360 = X, PS3 = Square)
B = Vertical Attack (X360 = Y, PS3 = Triangle)
K = Kick (X360 = B, PS3 = Circle)
G = Guard (X360 = A, PS3 = X)

Direction Inputs:

7 = Back Up
8 = Up
9 = Forward Up
4 = Back
5 = Neutral
6 = Forward
1 = Down Back
2 = Down
3 = Forward Down
(This is explained in more detail in the image above.)