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recolle2018-11-04 08:33 pm
thisloveisjustice) wrote in recolle2018-11-04 08:33 pm
[training log] november training sessions
WHO: Anyone interested in learning a weapon
WHERE: Utsuki Dojo in Tisse
WHEN: Sunday evenings in November (11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 11/25), 6PM - 9PM
WHAT:FIGHT CLUB Weapons and self-defense training, informal information sharing
WARNINGS: None atm, will edit as needed
ATTN: This will be the only fight club log posted for November! Feel free to start new threads throughout the month and do come back periodically to check for new threads!
* Note: Characters can have heard about this from any source; feel free to handwave finding out about it! They do not need to have talked with Tatsuo beforehand in order to attend.
[[November training logs! This log will cover Sunday, November 4, November 11, November 18, and November 25! Please use this log throughout the entire month to log anything that might happen at Sunday practices! You're encouraged to make new toplevels as necessary for any new developments that might occur throughout the month, such as new metaplot developments/reveals or character development leading to spars, or anything else you might think of! There will be a toplevel in the comments to OOCly collect all new metaplot details collected in the info-sharing meetings in one place.
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WHERE: Utsuki Dojo in Tisse
WHEN: Sunday evenings in November (11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 11/25), 6PM - 9PM
WHAT:
WARNINGS: None atm, will edit as needed
ATTN: This will be the only fight club log posted for November! Feel free to start new threads throughout the month and do come back periodically to check for new threads!
* Note: Characters can have heard about this from any source; feel free to handwave finding out about it! They do not need to have talked with Tatsuo beforehand in order to attend.
training sessions -
November
i. introductions
Just before six, Tatsuo opens the doors of the building. The layout is fairly straight forward. Mens' and womens' locker rooms to the left, office and storage room to the right, and the dojo itself straight ahead. A small hallway leads off to the right to some smaller practice rooms, but those won't be in use tonight. Once those that need to change into more comfortable clothes have had a chance to do so, and everyone is assembled in the dojo itself, Tatsuo steps to the front of the group.
"I'd like to thank everyone for coming tonight. As you might have heard, this is Weapons Practice. It was started last year by Dante, who is no longer on the app, because many of us either received weapons from Retrospec or have gotten memories of fighting or battles. As some of the newcomers have already learned, you might find yourself in a situation where you want those kind of skills."
"However, just because you've gotten a memory of fighting doesn't mean you are instantly a master. It takes some time for those skills to settle in, so to say. Weapons Practice can provide you the space needed to work on those skills and people to practice them with. This can also very well cause more memories to surface, so be prepared for that. Or maybe you haven't gotten a weapon or memory and just want to learn how to fight. We're here for that too."
"I will reiterate the rules at this time. There is to be no use of magic, with the exception of healing, should that be required. If you have enhanced physical abilities, please rein it in for those of us that do not. No live blades unless you have gotten clearance from me to do so. No firearms or other non-inert weapons, unless they can be used in a strictly inert form. If you have questions whether your weapon is allowed, please see me."
"You may not spar or even lift a weapon until after you sign the legal waiver. All spars must be supervised, so please grab me or someone who has identified themselves as a referee if you wish to spar. If you are here to go all out and run wild, leave. We are here to practice, not beat each other to a pulp. If anyone does get injured, stop the bout immediately and call for Elliot."
ii. pick your weapon and find a partner
There are a number of practice weapons available for people to use. Wooden swords of various lengths and styles. There are also some metal ones, ranging from fencing foils to short swords to katanas, all blunt and tipped for safety. Staves and other polearms (ie spears, glaives, naginata, halberd) lean against a stand. There's even some wooden axes and knives, along with wooden and metal sheilds. And for those with an interest in close-range non-bladed weapons, there are short staffs of varying lengths.
Don't see a weapon that intrests you? Just ask Tatsuo. Depending what your request is, he might be able to get you something by the following week.
Once you've selected your weapon, it's time to find a partner. There are a few old-timers who can help teach, but maybe you want to just jump right in? That's okay too. Or are you someone with a little experience under your belt and want to pass on a little knowledge? Weapons not really your thing? You can learn some hand-to-hand here as well. If you're wanting to test your skills with a little sparring, don't forget to grab a ref. And if you aren't sure where you want to start and just want to watch for a while, grab a chair. Just watch out for the occasional flying weapon.
iii. cool down and mingle
Right at 9 PM, Tatsuo lets out a loud wistle. With only one healer on deck, the weapons portion of the practices are only going to last for three hours. But people are free to stick around for an hour or two to get to know their fellow Weapons Practice attendees. Compare weapons or fighting memories. Or just compliment someone you saw having a good spar. Maybe someone was nice and brought cookies?
Just before six, Tatsuo opens the doors of the building. The layout is fairly straight forward. Mens' and womens' locker rooms to the left, office and storage room to the right, and the dojo itself straight ahead. A small hallway leads off to the right to some smaller practice rooms, but those won't be in use tonight. Once those that need to change into more comfortable clothes have had a chance to do so, and everyone is assembled in the dojo itself, Tatsuo steps to the front of the group.
"I'd like to thank everyone for coming tonight. As you might have heard, this is Weapons Practice. It was started last year by Dante, who is no longer on the app, because many of us either received weapons from Retrospec or have gotten memories of fighting or battles. As some of the newcomers have already learned, you might find yourself in a situation where you want those kind of skills."
"However, just because you've gotten a memory of fighting doesn't mean you are instantly a master. It takes some time for those skills to settle in, so to say. Weapons Practice can provide you the space needed to work on those skills and people to practice them with. This can also very well cause more memories to surface, so be prepared for that. Or maybe you haven't gotten a weapon or memory and just want to learn how to fight. We're here for that too."
"I will reiterate the rules at this time. There is to be no use of magic, with the exception of healing, should that be required. If you have enhanced physical abilities, please rein it in for those of us that do not. No live blades unless you have gotten clearance from me to do so. No firearms or other non-inert weapons, unless they can be used in a strictly inert form. If you have questions whether your weapon is allowed, please see me."
"You may not spar or even lift a weapon until after you sign the legal waiver. All spars must be supervised, so please grab me or someone who has identified themselves as a referee if you wish to spar. If you are here to go all out and run wild, leave. We are here to practice, not beat each other to a pulp. If anyone does get injured, stop the bout immediately and call for Elliot."
ii. pick your weapon and find a partner
There are a number of practice weapons available for people to use. Wooden swords of various lengths and styles. There are also some metal ones, ranging from fencing foils to short swords to katanas, all blunt and tipped for safety. Staves and other polearms (ie spears, glaives, naginata, halberd) lean against a stand. There's even some wooden axes and knives, along with wooden and metal sheilds. And for those with an interest in close-range non-bladed weapons, there are short staffs of varying lengths.
Don't see a weapon that intrests you? Just ask Tatsuo. Depending what your request is, he might be able to get you something by the following week.
Once you've selected your weapon, it's time to find a partner. There are a few old-timers who can help teach, but maybe you want to just jump right in? That's okay too. Or are you someone with a little experience under your belt and want to pass on a little knowledge? Weapons not really your thing? You can learn some hand-to-hand here as well. If you're wanting to test your skills with a little sparring, don't forget to grab a ref. And if you aren't sure where you want to start and just want to watch for a while, grab a chair. Just watch out for the occasional flying weapon.
iii. cool down and mingle
Right at 9 PM, Tatsuo lets out a loud wistle. With only one healer on deck, the weapons portion of the practices are only going to last for three hours. But people are free to stick around for an hour or two to get to know their fellow Weapons Practice attendees. Compare weapons or fighting memories. Or just compliment someone you saw having a good spar. Maybe someone was nice and brought cookies?
[[November training logs! This log will cover Sunday, November 4, November 11, November 18, and November 25! Please use this log throughout the entire month to log anything that might happen at Sunday practices! You're encouraged to make new toplevels as necessary for any new developments that might occur throughout the month, such as new metaplot developments/reveals or character development leading to spars, or anything else you might think of! There will be a toplevel in the comments to OOCly collect all new metaplot details collected in the info-sharing meetings in one place.
Any questions, concerns, or additions can either be PM'd to me here or PP me at
Crossing blades
No worries, you have seen my try to fight without fire magic. Do you want to strike first and try to copy me? Or does other you have memories of swordplay on top of those innocent kick-ass boots?
Re: Crossing blades
No, she just uses her boots. But she has a teammate who uses a sword.
[Two teammates actually, though she hasn't remembered that detail yet.]
So let's go back and forth. You strike, then I'll strike.
[And she hefts her practice sword with a determined glint in her eye.]
Re: Crossing blades
Alright then, let's trigger some memories then.
[One of Al's hands goes behind his back and he closes his eyes, taking a deep breath. Before opening them again staring back with just as much fire. He takes a small jump backward before he slowly lunges forward to strike, following his body's instinct to keep low to make himself a smaller target. The strike is aimed at her sword]
Re: Crossing blades
[Li-Na blocks his sword with her own, then then twists to the side a little in order to deliver her own strike. But she doesn't aim for his sword; she aims for his shoulder.]
Re: Crossing blades
Re: Crossing blades
Sorry Al. It's habit at this point.
Good thing she's NOT wearing her boots?]
Re: Crossing blades
He moves in faster than he realized, practically in her face and his strike was just about to hit when her kick connects.
He drops his blade and bends over holding his stomach, struggling for breath. Down on his knees]
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Oh no! Al! I'm so sorry!
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After what feels like forever, life returns to his lungs.]
That was one hell of a kick...I guess I won't ever crap talk your cooking ever...
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[Talk crap about her cooking and she'll simply stop cooking for you.]
I'm sorry. I just... Do you want me to call Elliot over?
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[His voice is a little strained as he takes deep breaths, thanking God for air]
I think I can get him later...ribs hurt but I don't think it's anything bad
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[Li-Na lets out a weak laugh]
Yes. I suppose so. Or I just can't keep from kicking people....
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Don't worry about it, My body also has strong instincts about swordplay, usually about dodging strikes...I can't seem to attack and defend with swordplay quite yet obviously.
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Sure, makes sense. Do you want to strike high first or me?
[Al gets into his fencing stance, hand behind his back. Takes a step away from Li-Na]