I know what I've been told,

[tessenwarrior]

Who: Suki and Alex Forbes
Where: Rec Room
When: Tuesday
Summary: Suki teaching Alex how to defend himself~
Rating: PG?
Warnings: Fighting?

Comments

[faultlesscon]

[This is Alex heading over! He's a little quicker than usual because he wants to distract himself but also because this is probably going to help him in the long run anyway. Walking into the Rec Room, he takes a glance around, finds Suki and offers a wave as he approaches.]

Long time no see.

[faultlesscon]

[He follows as best as he can, keeping in mind what she's told him and while holding his balance.] Where did you learn from?

[tessenwarrior]

Doing great. [Examining his movements.] Oh, I've been training my whole life, so I learned all of this on my island.

[faultlesscon]

[A nod - that's as much thanks as he'll say right now.] Did everyone learn on your island?

[tessenwarrior]

Just the girls, and only the ones who wanted to. Alright, I'll throw some punches, and you block. I'll tell you how. If someone aims for your stomach or head, this is how you block. [She did the movements.] Now you try. [She swung her arm slowly at him, making sure that if there was contact it wouldn't hurt at all, but also so that he could block.]

[faultlesscon]

Like this? [He mirrors what she's just shown him to block the punch, despite the initial fumble.]

[tessenwarrior]

Yeah. This is fine for now, but when you're really into it, you'll put more force into your blocks.

Now, the most important places to block are your core and your face. Of course you don't want to be hit, but always protect them.

[faultlesscon]

To actually stop the blow, right?

[Another bob of the head as he nods, listening and trying to let it soak in.]

[tessenwarrior]

Yup. Alright, I'm going to punch you right in the stomach, but I'm actually going to put some force behind it, so block it.

[She grins as she gets in position herself to throw a punch right for Alex's core.]

[faultlesscon]

Got it. [He readies himself, tightens his muscles so she's not knocking him right onto his butt.]

[tessenwarrior]

[With a nod, she throws the punch, hoping he will block it.]

[faultlesscon]

[And there he goes making the motion she's showed him - he slides back barely when the contact is made but he's seeming to block it.]

[tessenwarrior]

Great job! You're a great student. OK? Ready for a block to the head?

[And with just that warning, she throws a punched to his head.]

[faultlesscon]

Ah, I don't-- [He's back up, nearly rushing to block the punch because as sudden as it is, he's quick to learn. Or he tries at least.]

[tessenwarrior]

Great job! I was worried I was actually going to punch you there.

[faultlesscon]

Truth be told? I was too. Glad I have a teacher to prove me wrong. [He nods.]