Self Defense and Kickassery for Dummies; Thursday Fifth Period [6th. Class]

[notagoodslayer.livejournal.com]

As the students entered the Danger Shop, they would realize they weren't quite on the dojo, or the mats. No, they were in the middle of a city, at night. It was a relatively quiet night, and the streets expanded to the horizon in front of them. It was, as well, awfully silent, and dark. Sitting on a bus stop bench, Faith would motion each and every entering student to sit on one of the chairs in front of the bench, in the middle of the street. There weren't cars around, of course. Differently from other times, the Slayer looked pretty serious. Relaxed and chilling, but serious.

Once everyone was there, she got up, but made a single hand wave to let them know they could stay sat if they wanted.

"So far we've seen the techniques, the katas, the concepts of fighting with skill and virtue. You are probably well aware all the fighting styles I've taught you follow a way of life. You know how it goes, it's the typical warrior of the light cliché everyone loves in a cheap movie. Not that it isn't a valid way to live." Okay, maybe she wasn't the one to tell them what was good and what wasn't. But she wasn't going to discourage them at the same way. Eh, Faith was still lousy on being neutral without sounding rude.

"However, sometimes you won't be able to think of your kata. Sometimes you'll be too scared, too tired, too stressed to get your mind to remember the things you have learned. And when that comes, and it will come, trust me, you will have to retort to fighting using all the raw power you can muster. It's a very elaborate way to say Fuck Finesse." And maybe she was smirking now.

"Reality Based Self Defense, usually known as RSBD is a blanket term for an approach to self-defense training that focuses on practical application. RBSD practitioners emphasize training that directly relates to the most dangerous of all possible situations. To accomplish this, it includes but is not limited to scenario and weapons training, and yes, we are talking about guns, knives, batons, you name it. In RBSD training prime importance is placed on gross motor skill training and simple, high-percentage moves. Furthermore RBSD schools minimize or eliminate elements of martial arts training that are not directly related to practical application, such as acrobatic or aesthetic techniques, rituals, ceremony and kata. As I said, fuck finesse, get the work done, get the heck out of there alive."

She gave the streets a look for a moment before turning back at the students.

"Most Reality Based Self Defense systems emphazise on a pragmatic and rational approach and try to reproduce real life situation and context including but not limited to:" And a list appeared floating behind her as she named it. Oh, she was abusing of the Danger Shop today.

• training in practitioner's everyday or duty clothing,
• methods adapted to practitioner's physical potential and fitness level,
• trying to simulate real combat stress
• multiple adversaries,
• suprise attacks,
• escape tactics,
• third party reactions (by-standers, mob reactions, unnoticed opponents associates),
• hidden weapons,
• problems associated with carrying weapons and/or bulky webbing (for law inforcement officers and military peronels)
• and some other stuff.

"So today...or tonight, you are going to walk from here to the end of this track of sorts, facing a number of problems along the way. You can go by yourselves, in groups, or not even move at all. It's up to you. I'll be waiting on the other side. The TAs can, if they wish, aid anyone and walk freely." That said, she started to walk down the street. "Oh, right! The track is bout ten blocks. Good luck and see ya~!"
And just because she could, Faith disappeared from view.

[Wait for the SUPER SPECIAL OCD IS UUUUUUP]

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[notagoodslayer.livejournal.com]

Like you didn't expect to end up in New York.

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[brat-intraining.livejournal.com]

Kennedy, never mind that New York's home. Shh. Details.

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[awakestheghosts]

Chloe Saunders

Listen to Faith, mingle

[notagoodslayer.livejournal.com]

...Realize what you just got yourself into.

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[brat-intraining.livejournal.com]

What, were they supposed to freak out at this point? Pssh. Kennedy looked way too excited about the prospect. Fuck finesse was totally going to be her mantra from now on.

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[awakestheghosts]

This was probably not going to be Chloe's favorite class this week. The New York streets were the last place she wanted to see. After all, the last time someone on the street attacked her with a weapon, Derek had had to rescue her.

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[stylin-wizard.livejournal.com]

Alex was, on the one hand, happy to have New York as their setting. On the other hand, she wasn't really looking forward to today's exercise.

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[angelo_wings]

Rinoa was nervous, and trying not to show it. She traveled with mercenaries. She was still alive. She could do this.

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[svetocha-blooms.livejournal.com]

Dru was really missing her dad at the moment.

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[wantstocheer.livejournal.com]

Claire still had bad memories associated with New York so she wasn't totally thrilled by class today.

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[showmetheproof.livejournal.com]

The last time Dana was in New York she got shot.

But that was completely another FBI agent's fault, so she was merely tense today, not freaking out.

Re: Listen to Faith, mingle

[exspeedydotcom]

So...he was supposed to fight people on the streets? While not wearing spandex? Madness!

Faith left some videos!

[notagoodslayer.livejournal.com]

Anatomy of a Street Fight (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovr12bHRYn8&feature=related)

Control & Defence - Reality Based Self Defence in Devon,uk (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--awBLBeYUE)

She loves you guys!

The Challenges!

[notagoodslayer.livejournal.com]

As you walk through.

Challenge One, Surprise Attack!

[notagoodslayer.livejournal.com]

Passing the first blocks you are suddenly ambushed by a tug with...some severe alcohol poisoning.

Challenge Two, it's a Mob fight!

[notagoodslayer.livejournal.com]

...Alright, it's only three dudes with baseball bats, and they looks like they could use a sammich...or ten.

Challenge Three, Dude with Knife

[notagoodslayer.livejournal.com]

Just what says in the can. You are halfway already!

Challenge Four, Is that a gun?

[notagoodslayer.livejournal.com]

There are some parked cars nearby, and light posts everywhere. Alleys at the sides, and a dude with a gun, walking down at you.

It's dark, so it's not like he has a great chance to hitting you from afar. Hey, he hasn't even seen you yet!

Challenge Five, The REAL mob fight!

[notagoodslayer.livejournal.com]

A bout ten dudes with a number of weapons. For your assistance, there are several weapons on the ground. Faith's way to be considerated.

Talk to Faith

[notagoodslayer.livejournal.com]

Once you finish~

Talk to the TAs

[notagoodslayer.livejournal.com]

When they ping in!

Also if you need to cry for help.

Re: Talk to the TAs

[brat-intraining.livejournal.com]

Kennedy looked like she really, really wanted to walk the course by herself, but-- bouncing impatiently from one foot to the other-- she was sticking around in case anyone needed someone to go with them. Or to freak out at. Or something.

She'd so take that thing on before the end of the period, though. Because come on.

OOC

[notagoodslayer.livejournal.com]

For OOC needs! Here you tell me how badly you want to get hurt~

Re: OOC

[brat-intraining.livejournal.com]

KENNEDY RATHER DISAPPROVES OF PEOPLE WITH GUNS. :( (Icon totally relevant, yo. *g*) ;)

Re: OOC

[angelo_wings]

Any objections to someone's berserk button getting pressed, resulting in a Hulk Out? I.e.: can Rinoa, halfway through the exercise, panic and inadvertantly bust out the wings?