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

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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.

Comments

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[ Daniel nods a little at the boy's last conclusion. It's not something Daniel has often seen back home, since kids inevitably seem to drift into some teacher's arms there. Perhaps it's just the nature of a place that has so many teachers around, both good and bad..

.. but he does think about Robby. Robby before Daniel met him - a period of time he doesn't know too much about other than what Robby told him, but Daniel has gotten the general impression that it was Not Great.

Sometimes no guidance is indeed bad in its own way. ]

I think being alone also tends to guide people towards more negative emotions. [ Daniel says, sounding thoughtful. D-Don't mind him here, he sure isn't thinking about some Karate Trauma of his own, nope siree.. ] That's why I think it's so important to foster community, just like we're doing here. Isolating yourself never ends well for anyone, let alone in a place like this.

[centile]

It does. [mob feels like that's simply a fact. that was one of the whole points of mogami's world, wasn't it? mogami's point in at least some ways. maybe cruelty was the point too but loneliness and how it shaped people.

just sharing a moment of thinking about trauma, as per usual. sorry that he looks to daniel and asks,] Were you ever alone like that, sensei?

[just you know, daniel seems to Know. he does distract himself by considering the rest quietly.]

That's what I'm most grateful for in Miyagi-do. [he admits.] Especially... people were really kind after everything that happened when they didn't need to be. It- means a lot.

Thank you, for making this place.

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[ He laughs, though it's soft. ]

I should be thanking all of you for being here. Everyone was kind to you since everyone here's a good person. [ Please, Daniel having any hand in that, deserving any thanks? Surely not! It's just that these kids are good beans..!! ] And they all care about you.

[ Daniel reaches out, smiling as he briefly squeezes Mob's shoulder before letting go. You see, saying this part is the easier part. The harder part lies hidden behind Mob's question, which gets Daniel to look away from the boy, instead staring off. ]

And.. yes, I was. One time. It was a time when mister Miyagi couldn't help me, even though I was in trouble. [ More like wouldn't, and he just didn't realise how big Daniel's problems were, but as if Daniel would ever dare put mister Miyagi into a bad daylight.. no way.. ] I remember feeling more and more alone, and that made me make the mistake of walking straight into the arms of a really bad person.

[ The look on his face twists a little as he says it. It's never easy for Daniel to think back on that, let alone talk about it. Maybe it's why he's keeping it so vague. ]

I never want any of you to have to make that same mistake. [ The irony... ]