Karate, Gym, May 24, Wednesday Morning

[dr-tommy.livejournal.com]

"Welcome to Karate, everyone." Tommy says, looking around at the class. "I'm Doctor Oliver, but you can call me Dr. O if you want," he may have rolled his eyes a little.

"This workshop is essentially a survey course of many different styles of karate that have been developed. Each has their benefits and their drawbacks, of course. Hopefully you'll find a style that works for you as a result of this course.

While we're training in here, this gym isn't just a gym. It's a dojo. As such, I expect you all to pay attention to the rules of the dojo:

Seek perfection of character
Be faithful
Endeavour to excel
Respect others
Refrain from violent behaviour

Now, to start things off- I know we have a mix of different skill levels. For those of you who are more advanced, could you provide a short demonstration? For those of you who are just starting out, give this a try." He says, demonstrating the steps slowly.

[ooc: annnnd, i'm likely going to be away from the computer till about 3:30 pacific time. so interaction with tommy will happen after that. don't let that stop you, though!]

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Re: Demonstrations!

[bound2blade.livejournal.com]

After a brief moment of considersation, sakurazaki decides to go through her forms for her Shinmei style, starting out, of course, with a deep, reverant bow for Dr. Oliver. They are quite obviously swordsman forms, mingled with tai chi, but they are what she knows best. In all honesty, she has never pursued karate or many other martial arts, but she hopes her sword training will count for something. But she can't be sure, so she demonstrates them, leaving the judgement of her placement and continued instruction to her sensei.