[training mingle] Let's get down the business!

[traumaticus]

Who: Everyone out there!
Where: Outskirts of the Aldrip - Training Grounds
What: It's time for the Boot(y) Camp! The Chosen of Aldrip have all been invited to train, learn and spar!
Warnings: Other than the general violence? TBA..!



It is early morning on the 9th of September. The sun is shining, the air is fresh and nicely brisk, which means that it is just perfect time for Aldrip's first ever group training! How did you find your way there? Who knows! Maybe you were one of the people who saw the original announcement on the network, or noticed posters about it around Adlrip. Or maybe you were brought here by friendly white boar. Well, whatever the reason is what matters is that you are here. Welcome.

The empty field near the outskirts of the City has been transformed into a makeshift training camp. There are couple of tents set up around the camp. Some of them work as rather simplified armories containing pretty limited amount of blades, axes, armors, firearms, bows and arrows and what have you. Feel free to pick your poison, so to speak, but be sure to return what you borrow. Richard is keeping an eye on the weapons and will notice if something goes missing. Of course, characters are more than welcomed to use their own weapons and armors etc. Other tents are for resting, ER practice and dining. The lunch is sponsored by the Sandwich Hut.

The official training areas and their respective teachers/staff are the following:

Spiritual training/magic: Kurama, Douman, Kakashi
First-aid: Ethlyn, Morph, Bones
Rescue training: Morph, Bones
Hand-to-hand combat: Jirk Jim & Spock, Kakashi
Tech support: Jirk Jim & Spock
Fire arms: Caitlyn, Levi
Swords & Melee: Richard, Hiei
Archery: Richard
Survival skills: Richard, Kurama
Military training: Jim & Spock, Miller, Richard
Endurance training: Bones
Lunch: Junpei (and Whitey the Albino Boar)

If there is an activity a character would like to do that isn't included in the list that's no problem. Feel free to create your own top-level with said activity or you know! Just the usual stuff that varies from silly hang-out to whatever your heart desires.

Also for references sake: here is the OG ooc info post about regarding the mingle

Comments

[finalfrontiersman]

Oh, I think you could give me a run for my credits. [ Jim's definitely not going to underestimate her. This is kind of fun! It's been a while since he's had a decent spar, even if that's not really what they're doing - yet. Just like chess, Jim has no doubt Caitlyn will prove formidable in no time.

As for a shooting match - sign him up. He's got some marksmanship training, but that's just with phasers and phaser rifles. Translating that to an actual gun - his aim will probably be decent, but he won't be at all prepared for the kickback.

Caitlyn executes the dodge flawlessly, throwing a punch from the open side Jim's left. He absorbs it with a turn of his shoulder, letting it smart against his chest - his feet are planted, so while it's strong enough to rock him on his feet, she also pulled it enough that he's not falling over. ] Good! That was perfect.

Fair enough. She does know how to pack a punch. [ Jim would know, he'd been on the (rightful) receiving end. Spock had gotten it worse, though. Yes, he's still embarrassed about it, but he's trying to own it. ] I think you've got the distance basics down. Want to try some close combat?

[bulleting]

With a gun or my metalbending? Of course. But hand to hand will always be Vi's specialty. [She's adapted to Toph's name for her power. Given Toph's been the one that's taught her control over the last several months, it only seems fitting to call it what her teacher does, especially when she mimics those techniques.

She knows Jim and Spock got a first hand look at Vi's fighting style, too, so he knows exactly what she means. And there was a good chance Vi was holding back, compared to when she beat the living shit out of Sevika back home.

She's proud when she hits her mark, and even after she's pulled back, she's quick to grab his arm to make sure he doesn't fall over and stays steady. There's worry in her voice, but also amusement, that she was successful in her maneuver.]

Sorry! Sorry-- I wasn't sure where to aim that wouldn't hurt. [Still! She did it! Just as he had taught!]

That wasn't close combat? [This is extremely close to her, considering she's used to long range.]

[finalfrontiersman]

Your hand to hand. But definitely with your gun and especially your metalbending. [ Jim's not a bad marksman, though he's no specialist and he doubts he comes close to Caitlyn's level of training. Metalbending - shit, he's got zero defenses against something like that. ] My experience only matters for so long. If you're fast enough to wear out my endurance, or catch me at the right time, you can turn the tide of a fight regardless.

[ Vi would definitely be an interesting spar, when he's in his right mind and not already half-dead. Jim's a little too embarrassed to ask her though, after everything. Maybe one day, if the opportunity presents itself? ]

No, no, that was good! [ Jim beams, definitely pleased with her progress. If only all the training he's given today was as rewarding; but Caitlyn applies herself really well, which isn't surprising. He shakes his head and moves to take off the padded glove, pulling off the velcro to free his hand and cast it aside. ] It was closer combat than you're used to, but let's say someone manages to grab you. They come up on you from behind, or get your wrist, that kind of thing. This is about breaking holds and throwing someone on their ass.

[bulleting]

[Vi would seem the type to hold a grudge, but she's also incredibly understanding about the situation they've found themselves in. She didn't hold things against Jim and Spock when they had dinner, and she highly doubted it would be an issue in the future. Maybe she could talk Vi into joining them for future sparring lessons.]

I think I'm following. My shooting-- even my metalbending is useless if someone grabs my wrists. [Can't shoot without aiming, and while she's still learning to control with just her feet like Toph can, she needs her hands to guide with that too. Controlling her hands would mean controlling her, so it's definitely something to learn how to break.]

Being able to throw someone on their ass does sound like a useful skill. [And being able to do it without magic is just as important. Her magic is only as powerful as she is without using it. Is it wrong that part of her wants to learn this, just to show off and flip Vi?]

[finalfrontiersman]

[ Ah, the dinner. Awkward, but bearable. The two of them were more bothered about it than Vi appeared to be, anyway, so at least that was something. Maybe if they could get a club going - Jim had practiced with Claude on occasion, but having a more regular thing would benefit all of them. On the ship, he'd spar with Spock - they hadn't done so much here, but then, Jim had been a little lax with a lot of his usual training - there was just so much else that needed doing.

Jim nods, taking a step closer as they face each other. He takes Caitlyn's hand and rests it on his forearm, prepping to demonstrate. ] Exactly. Your weapons are only useful if the current engagement supports them. As soon as that changes, you have to pivot to whatever you have available.

If the options are pulling hair, poking eyes - that's what you go for. [ Jim's been in plenty of very undignified fights. Sometimes you had to fight dirty if you wanted to avoid getting crushed. ] Here, grab my arm here, okay?

[ Once Caitlyn has a decent hold, Jim slowly twists his arm - enough that she can see the movement, the way he's turning his wrist to the inside in order to escape the hold. ] You have more strength in the whole arm than the person grabbing you has in their grip, see?

[ The move ends with Jim being the one grabbing onto her, and he tugs lightly to demonstrate. ] I know it feels counter-intuitive, but it's best to pull them forward after something like that. Use their body weight against them - someone who's grabbing at you is leaning forward, and it'll throw them off balance. Your turn.