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(open) miyagi-do gathering for new & existing students!

Who: You, you, and you!
What: For members of Miyagi-do, those interested in Miyagi-do, and whoever else might end up there! (Visiting a friend, etc)
When: Some time first half of month.
Where: At Miyagi-do Dojo in Crenshaw!

MIYAGI-DO: A NEW DAY (AN APRIL LOG)

Miyagi-do has seen some unexpected activity in the last few weeks, but has also--fortunately--seen a return to normality. An upgrade, even, where the damage sustained after a student's accidental explosion caught parts of the dojo in the ensuing chaos now gone after hard work hired, with thanks to the builders and those who helped with funds.

Even the sensei of the dojo has recovered from his own injuries, welcoming students--old and potentials--to classes. Along with a few touch-ups to the dojo, there are other changes, new and old, that should be addressed:

1. A (SEMI-)NEW SENSEI

He's been around for a month now, but here's your formal introduction to Miyagi-do's second sensei, Sensei Toguchi. Sensei LaRusso would have introduced him as a...not old, but dear friend from back home who has also learned from the school of Miyagi-do back in Okinawa. Skilled in the use of sais, you may find Sensei Toguchi a different kind of sensei from Daniel LaRusso. But we'll let you see that for yourself.

2. YOUR VERY OWN SNACK PROVIDER

Truthfully, this is a figure who's been around the dojo since the start, doing exactly what he does now...but Daniel LaRusso would not be himself if he didn't take some time to introduce Hakkai to the class as the person who makes their snacks and refreshments. Because Hakkai deserves his thanks, and you cannot escape a dad man like Daniel.

3. ICE BRACELETS: A NEW FORM OF PROTECTION

Miyagi-do has always worked to help individuals with what it is they want out of the dojo. Sometimes, this can just mean having somewhere to meditate and to find comfort in your own body than to focus on the fighting aspect. But Miyagi-do always leans towards protection, and learning how to respond and to engage with danger. It works to help individuals learn how they can use their own powers in ways that they prefer.

And in his announcement for the start of April's lessons, Sensei LaRusso has a bracelet to share to those who want one, after he's explained what they are. They're ice-powered bracelets--not super powerful, but with proper training they can be used as a means of defence. Spread ice over the ground, freeze certain limbs to surfaces, or even use it to shroud an enemy's face just long enough to distract them.

Sensei LaRusso will show how to use the bracelets to manifest the ice, and Robby Keene will also help in demonstrations, as well as with students individually. Dummies and can be used as stationary targets, and are a great way to learn how to disappear the ice, too--especially if you want to focus on using them for actual living targets, which either Sensei LaRusso or Robby can help with (or, if you're really that into getting iced...!).

ENDING NOTES

This log covers the first lesson of April, as well as continuing forward if you want to add extra days and lessons! Please familiarise yourself with what Miyagi-do teaches. Newcomers are welcomed, and there will always be a place to get food and drink...thank you, Hakkai.

Feel free to make your own toplevels on this log, it's meant as a mingle for existing students and those interested in checking out Miyagi-do! You can hang around the snack table, practice some karate, meet the teachers (and food provider...), maybe try out the new fun ice bracelets or.. you know, you can always just hang out with Daniel's Omen. He's a good boy who will stop to get belly rubs from everyone. You can't reject him. Sorry if you sat down for three seconds and are now stuck with a dog on your lap. He will not move.

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[ It's more of an agreement and understanding, his comment. There wasn't much question of honour when it came to someone gutting you. But even with that risk, not everyone in the dojo wanted to cause serious harm, nothing too direct.

It's good to know where everyone stands.

Robby lets Jun have the time he needs, takes the punch to his hand, corrects it back where it was. Waits for the next part, in which Jun succeeds to knock back his hand, just some; there's some resistance to it, but not much. Robby glances at the falling piece, but as he looks back at Jun, a light smile is on his features. ]

Good. First go. [ Impressive stuff. He brings up his other hand. ] Let's cut the time it takes. Keep trying--the aim is to be quick, but the moment you get frustrated, take a minute, then resume. We have time.

[ And they could go through this a few times, as long as Jun needs: cutting the time it takes him to form the ice, how swiftly he can get it out. Try and get it to stick, which Robby won't bring up again right away. One thing at a time, and the idea is there, whether Jun achieves it now or later.

If and when the strikes against his hands become harder, does Robby's hands stop moving back--becoming more solid themselves, being what they need to be. Like they weren't being hit at all.

Let's see how you do, Jun. ]

[He keeps going, punching with the ice as hard as he can. It's... taking a bit of concentration, more than he'd like - but he does keep hitting the same spot over and over so he has that going for him, at least.]

[But eventually he does start hitting harder. It'd be inaccurate to say that Jun's centered and single-minded at the moment, but it wouldn't be inaccurate to say that he's getting close to that at least. If he can use this to keep himself safe, then all the better. He doesn't really want to use weapons for fear of hurting himself more than his target, but this isn't exactly permanent and severely damaging.]

[Probably.]

[After about fifteen strikes he falls back, if only to give Robby a moment to recover. Which the older boy might not need, but he doesn't want to risk the other's hands getting frostburn.]

... You holding up okay?

[ His hands have gotten into that frozen stage, but not by the ice. Staying still, or nearly, with some wavering as hands do when they're being held up. But if there's ice clinging to them, Robby flexes his fingers, gets it to start cracking and falling off.

But if not, he still gives his fingers a wiggle, and pulls something of a small smile. ]

Taking hits is the one thing I can do. Helps I'm used to Sensei's ice. [ And all that training--it means he can get it off of him if it sticks. ] How about you? Think you wanna mix this in with your karate? Or use it just to get away?

You can do more than that.

[He says it automatically and is a little surprised at that, but brushes past it. There's a little ice left, but not too much.]

I think it could help if I had to fight something... though at this point I know enough about my skills to know that getting away is almost always the safer bet. I'm just not strong enough to take out a Beast.

[He's only been practicing karate for a short time. He's not going to be a powerhouse for a while, if he ever is.]

[ Even Robby isn't expecting that correction, his eyebrows lifting in surprise, but he laxes the look with a somewhat funny smile. It doesn't last. ]

Sometimes you get closer to a problem than you'd like. I wouldn't want to get into a fist fight with a beast either, but giving it a punch to the face or knocking back a blow that's coming for you helps if you've got the strength behind it. If you don't have the strength, you use what you have to give you it. [ A nod towards the bracelet. ]

It won't win you a fight, but it helps get you away. [ A pause. ] What about your own powers? This place give you anything?

Pretty much. We all have to adapt here.

[At the question of his powers, he grimaces.]

Yeah. I can fling things... but only when I'm upset, for now. If I had better control over it I bet I could have caught some of the things that were flying around... before.

[Maybe then sensei wouldn't have been hurt...]

I don't know if I can fling people or just things, or how much control I can have over it.

[ He gives a very light shrug. ]

Wanna take more time at the dojo and find out? We can talk to Sensei and figure out a plan for practising it and see if you can pull out other times than when you get upset. But just learning more about it would be good.

[ Instead of...not. It sounds useful. ]

... That sounds like a good idea. I want to maybe ask Mob, too. If... he's comfortable with it, after everything that happened. But he seems to have a good grasp on his own abilities... so maybe he can help me with mine, too.

[Even if his are blood-based, maybe there's some crossover? He's not sure.]

[ ... ] Sure. [ There's a moment of hesitance, but-- ] Sunny, uh, his powers can spur emotions. If you wanted to see what else your powers do under emotions, he might be able to help. He wouldn't mess around.

[ Since they're talking about emotions here, and he knows it can be uncomfortable, but. The ides there if Jun wants to take it. ]

[Hm. Maybe he shouldn't have said that.]

That might be a good idea. And he seems able to... keep his calm under stressful situations. I can definitely appreciate that.

[He didn't see a lot since he got picked up by Falco, but still!]

They both live together--I mean, you probably know. [ A nod. ] I know you and Mob are good friends.

[ Or friends, but if Jun's ever gone to see Mob, then he's probably seen Sunny around there, or they've been talking more with both of them being at the dojo. ]

If you're worried about breaking anything, come to the dojo. [ He tips his head towards the building, a small smile. ] We got it made so it's harder to destroy.

[ Better to do it outside, but...!! ]

Or you can enjoy the beach smell around here.

[ Heh. (Honestly, it's fine...until you get closer to Darcmouth's ports.) ]

... I didn't know that, but... maybe I'll go visit them.

[Harder to destroy? He's not sure how, but that's probably for the best.]

The beach is at least warmer now than it was in February, when I kept waiting for Falco...

[ Ah-- ] Friend?

F - uh. He's... he's my...

[He clears his throat and looks at a spot somewhere over Robby's shoulder.]

We're. Together.

[ Ohhhhh, Robby knows that avoidant look (and let's be real, all the rest).

He's definitely smirking, in a very innocent way. Have a pat on the shoulder as- ] Lucky guy. Good to hear he showed up.

First boyfriend?

[ :) ]

[Robby! He's very red at this point, his ears pinking as well.]

He's - I mean - I've never really - and Machi didn't count so -

... Yeah. First ever... person like that.

[ Ah, young love.................... ]

Cool. [ But it's okay, Robby won't intentionally try and keep up flustering the guy. Don't mind the smile. ] You ever get desperate enough, I can give you some advice. Been on a few dates. I'll help you check out some spots if you wanna take him out somewhere.

[ Gotta help that young love. ]

I... uh. Thanks. I'm not... good at this? But he doesn't seem to mind. I think he thinks that it's cute.

[Which doesn't help his confidence but at least Falco's happy?]

Maybe I can go flying with him sometime soon...

[ Well. ] You got the power to fly, I'd take it. I can't take a date flying.

[ Totally would if he could, though!! ]

It's pretty nice? The wind stings your face sometimes, but it's still really interesting.

... His big bird form is a little creepy, but I know he'd never hurt me.

[ ...well, okay, Robby's maybe getting a better picture here (???maybe???). ]

He can turn that big? [ Wait. ] He always been able to do that?

Since before he got here, yes. But he didn't have it from birth, no. I know he got given the ability but I don't know that many details.

[Other than it's cutting his life short... but Jun doesn't know what to do about that right now.]

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