1. Quickly move in close and use both of your specials (they will cause damage and push him away keeping you out of danger)

2.Next move in and use the jumping combo (jump and while still going up press "A" and then press "B" on your way down) He/she/it? or whatever it is will then faulter leaving itself open to an attack and this attack can be the jumping combo which will stop him from attacking you at least 9 times!