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Self Defense and Kickassery for Dummies; Thursday Fifth Period [6th. Class]
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.
And just because she could, Faith disappeared from view.
[Wait for the SUPER SPECIAL OCD IS UUUUUUP]
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.
And just because she could, Faith disappeared from view.
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The Challenges!
Challenge One, Surprise Attack!
Re: Challenge One, Surprise Attack!
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And that would have been all for Claudia if the man hadn't managed to get a hold of her attacking arm before she retracted. And he hold, hard, and tried to pull her with the strength someone that drunk is only capable of mustering.
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ferretcat, trying to yank her arm away. And stomped at the guy's foot.Re: Challenge One, Surprise Attack!
ferretcat ready to fight back (she had started it the first place!). While she didn't manage to release her arm entirely, the stomp managed to divert the man's attention, letting her go, and focusing in his feet entirely.Opportunity attacks were made for these situations.
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When the drunk accosted her, she didn't think. She just aimed a knee right for his groin.
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"Hmm...nice leg."
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Rinoa got him good on the chest, and left a very pained drunk man on the ground. But don't feel bad girl, he fell asleep right away!
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Surprise, Scully.
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Scully punched said drunk guy in the stomach, and then fought to scramble out from under him. "The hell!?"
Challenge Two, it's a Mob fight!
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Three guys with baseball bats. Rinoa tried to ignore that her first instinct was to run. Instead, she was going to stand here, arms at the ready, and let them approach.
Re: Challenge Two, it's a Mob fight!
The one of the center, the leader
(what else really?)started to swing the baseball, getting close enough to attempt to place it on Rinoa's chin."Hey there girl; what are you doing out so late? Do you need some...escorts?" The other two laughed like idiots.
Challenge Three, Dude with Knife
Challenge Four, Is that a gun?
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!