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Karate, Gym, July 5, Morning
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dr-tommy.livejournal.comAs the students enter the gym, they'll notice that standing next to Dr. Oliver is ( someone unfamiliar )
[ooc: comment away yay!]
[ooc: comment away yay!]
dr-tommy.livejournal.comKarate, Gym, June 28th, Wednesday Morning
Wednesday, June 28th, 2006 09:01 amdr-tommy.livejournal.com"Morning, everyone," Tommy greets. "Today's lesson is going to be on the Squirrel style." He gestures to a table at the front of the room, upon which are laid out several different kinds of weapons (practice weapons, of course. nothing live here.)- both traditional and, well... not. There's also a row of practice dummies set up at one end of the room.
"The Squirrel style is all about using whatever you can pick up at the time," Tommy explains. "Sometimes, you may have a sword, or other conventional weapon. Sometimes... you may not," he says, as he picks up a set of measuring cups and whips towards a practice dummy.
[ooc: handwave whatever you want to find to use as a weapon!]
"The Squirrel style is all about using whatever you can pick up at the time," Tommy explains. "Sometimes, you may have a sword, or other conventional weapon. Sometimes... you may not," he says, as he picks up a set of measuring cups and whips towards a practice dummy.
[ooc: handwave whatever you want to find to use as a weapon!]
Karate, Gym, June 21st, Wednesday Morning
Wednesday, June 21st, 2006 12:03 pmdr-tommy.livejournal.com"Today, we'll be practicing the Pangolin style," Tommy says, once the students have arrived.
"Now, I realise that some of you may be wondering about these martial arts styles. Some of them seem quite unusual, compared to some more mainstream styles, I know." He says, as he demonstrates the Pangolin style of karate. "But my reasons for teaching you them will all become clear during our final session, trust me."
"Now, I realise that some of you may be wondering about these martial arts styles. Some of them seem quite unusual, compared to some more mainstream styles, I know." He says, as he demonstrates the Pangolin style of karate. "But my reasons for teaching you them will all become clear during our final session, trust me."
Karate, Gym, June 14th, Wednesday Morning
Wednesday, June 14th, 2006 10:30 amdr-tommy.livejournal.com"Good morning, everyone," Tommy greets his class. "Sorry for not holding class last week- there was an... incident, that I had to take care of."
"Today, we're going to be learning the Meerkat style," Tommy says, and raises an eyebrow. "Yes, Meerkat. Which is, according to some of you guys, the natural enemy of the Stickbugs."
"Although the techniques of the Meerkat style can be adapted for one-on-one sparring," Tommy says as he runs through a demonstration, "they work best when you're working in concert with one or more other people. On that note, I'd like you guys to pair up, if you can, and find another pair to spar with."
"Don't hesitate to ask me if you have any questions."
"Today, we're going to be learning the Meerkat style," Tommy says, and raises an eyebrow. "Yes, Meerkat. Which is, according to some of you guys, the natural enemy of the Stickbugs."
"Although the techniques of the Meerkat style can be adapted for one-on-one sparring," Tommy says as he runs through a demonstration, "they work best when you're working in concert with one or more other people. On that note, I'd like you guys to pair up, if you can, and find another pair to spar with."
"Don't hesitate to ask me if you have any questions."
Karate, Gym, May 31, Wednesday Morning
Wednesday, May 31st, 2006 10:12 amdr-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.]
"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.]
Karate, Gym, May 24, Wednesday Morning
Wednesday, May 24th, 2006 07:18 amdr-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!]
"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!]