ext_31317 ([identity profile] tricksy-spy.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] fandomhigh2007-09-25 12:48 pm

15 Ways to Protect Yourself and Others: Week 4, Period 3

Aly was dressed is loose-fitting clothes as she watched her class file into the Danger Shop.  It was set up to look like the salle she knew in the palace at Rajmuat which meant lots of white stone, copper fittings, and, incongruously, blue mats.

"What we're doing today," she said once everyone was assembled, "is some basic hand to hand.  A lot of you already will know the basics, I'm aware, so what I'd like you to do today is pair up with others who may be less experienced and help them out."

She gestured to Zuko to come up to help her demonstrate.  "First we're going to look at some pretty basic defences against someone grabbing you."  Aly grinned at Zuko and, obviously using a good amount of care, demonstrated the techniques.  "The other moves to cover today is a very simple hip and body throw."  She demonstrated two varieties on Zuko and possibly looked awfully amused at doing it.

"Okay, obviously this type of thing isn't enough to teach you how to defend yourself in every possible situation," Aly said turning to the class.  "And quite a few of you already know far more than that.  What I want you to do whether you're new to the idea of hand to hand or if you've done it for years is to pay a lot of attention to your and your partner's center of balance and the leverage you're using to throw them off their balance.  Pay attention to it, talk about why it works, and even more so, talk about how else you can use someone's sense of balance against them."

"Any questions?"

[OOC:  Zuko was modded with permission and the links lead to automatically playing videos with sound so don't click if that's bad  :D  Please wait for the OCD is up!]

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[identity profile] im-afrog.livejournal.com 2007-09-25 04:54 pm (UTC)(link)
Adam Park

Re: [15 Ways 9/25] - Take Notes, Chat, etc

[identity profile] im-afrog.livejournal.com 2007-09-25 04:57 pm (UTC)(link)
Adam paid close attention to what Aly was saying and demonstrating.

Re: [15 Ways 9/25] - Pair Up

[identity profile] im-afrog.livejournal.com 2007-09-25 04:58 pm (UTC)(link)
Adam had been doing this for years, yep. He looked around for someone to partner up with.

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[identity profile] savedfornow.livejournal.com 2007-09-25 05:00 pm (UTC)(link)
Claire Bennet

Re: [15 Ways 9/25] - Take Notes, Chat, etc

[identity profile] savedfornow.livejournal.com 2007-09-25 05:01 pm (UTC)(link)
Now this was what Claire signed up for.

She didn't even chat with anyone else, she was paying so much attention.

Re: [15 Ways 9/25] - OOC

[identity profile] im-afrog.livejournal.com 2007-09-25 05:07 pm (UTC)(link)
*misses the Kool-Aid dude*

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[identity profile] thebluespirit.livejournal.com 2007-09-25 05:17 pm (UTC)(link)
Zuko

Re: [15 Ways 9/25] - Pair Up

[identity profile] thebluespirit.livejournal.com 2007-09-25 05:25 pm (UTC)(link)
Zuko was there to listen to all your problems. Really.

Re: [15 Ways 9/25] - Pair Up

[identity profile] thebluespirit.livejournal.com 2007-09-25 05:28 pm (UTC)(link)
A bit grumpy from getting thrown around, Zuko was actually looking to possibly get some throwing done himself. "Want to practise?"

Re: [15 Ways 9/25] - Pair Up

[identity profile] im-afrog.livejournal.com 2007-09-25 05:43 pm (UTC)(link)
"Sure," Adam nodded. "I'm going to guess you have fighting experience?"

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[identity profile] thebluespirit.livejournal.com 2007-09-25 05:48 pm (UTC)(link)
"What gave it away?" Zuko asked dryly, his back purposely towards Aly. Stupid demonstrating duties. "You?"

Re: [15 Ways 9/25] - Pair Up

[identity profile] im-afrog.livejournal.com 2007-09-25 05:54 pm (UTC)(link)
Adam chuckled lightly. "I've been training since I was little."

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[identity profile] thebluespirit.livejournal.com 2007-09-25 05:56 pm (UTC)(link)
"Then we can skip basics?" Zuko suggest with what may have been relief. He paused. "Unless you'd rather discuss things?" he asked, clearly not favouring the talking part.

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[identity profile] im-afrog.livejournal.com 2007-09-25 06:00 pm (UTC)(link)
"I think basics can be skipped," Adam nodded.

Re: [15 Ways 9/25] - Pair Up

[identity profile] thebluespirit.livejournal.com 2007-09-25 06:07 pm (UTC)(link)
Apparently that was all the encouragement Zuko needed as he promptly moved onto one of the many blue mats, automatically readying himself for a spar instead of just practising a few movements.

Re: [15 Ways 9/25] - Pair Up

[identity profile] im-afrog.livejournal.com 2007-09-25 06:09 pm (UTC)(link)
Adam followed suit, falling into a fighting stance. He was willing to let Zuko make the first move.

[Running off to class! Be back around 4PM EST!]

Re: [15 Ways 9/25] - Pair Up

[identity profile] thebluespirit.livejournal.com 2007-09-25 06:12 pm (UTC)(link)
Which Zuko had no problems with. He quickly moved forward, aiming a high kick at Adam's right side experimentally to see what kind of skills he was dealing with.

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Prue Halliwell
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Jaina Solo

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