Karate, Gym, May 31, Wednesday Morning

[dr-tommy.livejournal.com]

"There are many fighting styles that have obtained their names from the way they seem to mimic the actions of certain animals," Tommy says, once the class has assembled. "One of these is the Stickbug." He demonstrates a series of moves, which seem to involve a lot of posing and holding still for moments at a time.

"Today, I'd like you guys to practice the Stickbug technique," Tommy instructs the class. "Either by yourself or find a partner to spar against."

[ooc: i'll be around sporadically till about 5pm pacific. after that, i'll be moving across town, so not so much.]

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Re: Practice!

[tyler-gone.livejournal.com]

Tyler tried to dodge, but got tangled up in his own feet and fell to the mat. He launched an attack on Phoebe's knees, trying to take advantage of her moment off-balance.

Re: Practice!

[sensethevisions]

Phoebe wasn't expecting that and went down on the mat, too.

She got to her feet and waited for him to get steady and then she shoved with her hands, straight out.

Re: Practice!

[tyler-gone.livejournal.com]

Tyler stumbled backwards, but managed to stay on his feet. He was laughing by now, launching into a defensive Stickbug pose.

Re: Practice!

[sensethevisions]

Phoebe was also laughing which was probably not doing well for her attacks and parries.

Re: Practice!

[tyler-gone.livejournal.com]

Tyler was also not doing his best just then because of the laughing. He held up both arms in a Stickbug rest pose. "Call it a draw?"

Re: Practice!

[sensethevisions]

Phoebe dropped to the mat in laughter and then held up both of her arms in the rest pose.

"I think we had better," she grinned.

Re: Practice!

[tyler-gone.livejournal.com]

Tyler held out a hand to help her up, wondering why he hadn't lost control the way he did when sparring with Peter. Maybe stickbug style was just too silly, or maybe sparring with a girl was too different. He'd have to remember that.

"Good spar," he said.

Re: Practice!

[sensethevisions]

Phoebe took his hand and let him help her up.

"Thanks. This is definitely sillier than any sparring I've ever done before," she admitted.

Re: Practice!

[tyler-gone.livejournal.com]

"I have to agree," Tyler said. "See you around, Phoebe."

Re: Practice!

[sensethevisions]

"Bye, Tyler."