*Posts notes around the manor that states students are to head outside*

[smoking_red]

Welcome everyone. For those of you who do not know me, my name is Azazel. I, along with Ms. MacTaggart will be your self defense against the dark arts teachers.

We will start with some basic cross-training to work on cardio then move on to useful manverveers that will help you should you ever need to use them.

Comments

[msmactaggy]

::whispers, so not to undercut his authority:: Moira, Azazel. I really prefer everyone just call me Moira.

Shall we start off with a demonstration?

[smoking_red]

Ah, my mistake.

I agree, what do you recommend we should start off with? Hand-to-hand or more floor-based?

[msmactaggy]

::grins and does a kung fu drop kick his way::

[smoking_red]

*Is caught a little off guard but is able to grab hold of her leg before she causes any damage*

First lesson. ever kick above the knee.

*Smirks as he sweeps her feet and brings them both to the ground*

[msmactaggy]

Yes he is. Charles specifically requested both of us. We're the two individuals here with the most training and experience in self-defense.

::really wishes she had telepathy right now so they could discuss this incognito:: But if you have concerns you'd like to raise we can step out and discuss them. Or you can always leave.

[msmactaggy]

::keeps her voice hushed so no one overhears:: Alex, no one has forgotten what happened. I mean, those were my men! We didn't just lose Darwin. There were some good people there who I worked with and trained with and... ::shakes her head and sighs:: Look, I had the same concerns as you going into this. Charles has a brilliant mind and a wonderful heart but he can be all too trusting.

The way I see it, this is a matter of keeping our friends close and enemies closer. We can gain insight into their moves. Understand their reasons. Anticipate how to react if they should ever become a threaten to us again.

And ::is still grappling with the fact that she's come to like Azazel:: understanding the other side, their justifications and the grays of their actions is the most valuable thing you can do.

[soymade]

::stretches::

Okay, how should I start?

::likes both of these people so is basically 8) ::

[smoking_red]

Rogue, good to see you again. I want you to do three laps around the manor, then we can more onto some basics.

*Well that's good at least, it makes things easier for everyone*

[soymade]

::wrinkles nose in distaste but goes off to do her laps::

::returning::

Phew! Okay, done. What basics?

[smoking_red]

Good.

*Rolls up his sleeves to the elbow on both arms as he speaks*

The basics we'll be working on will be how to get out if someone grabs you. For instance, I want you to grab my right wrist with your left hand.