Tip for STG, who seems to be somewhat ... experimental in his play: When he has meter, perform Quarter Circle Back (QCB) + light kick with Silver Samurai. You will literally be able to double your playing time, for it will effectively cut the damage you take in half AND allow you to build meter when you find yourself on the receiving end of combos. You'll also have access at that point to Samurai's "ice" magic.
