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

[miyagimagic]

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

[possessum]

Probably just smoked too much dumb shit.

( Yeah, that's what it is! Peter gives an amused little laugh, so it's kind of hard to tell whether he's serious or not, but it all still remains kind of self-deprecatory, like he's poking fun at himself. Really, it's... all you can do, sometimes. )

Yeah? That's good...! I'm still uh, not great with physical stuff, but the mental... focus? It's been helping. Even if I still get kind of overwhelmed sometimes.

( He hasn't forgotten the fact that the younger boy's been sitting off to himself while everyone else went home.... so after a moment, Peter offers, still conversationally— )

You doing okay? I noticed you were kinda hanging back.

[icanhearscreams]

Smoked - oh.

[Yeah, he's not familiar with that kind of stuff at all, but whatever.]

I'm not either. Vi started training me before Sensei showed up... I'm trying to get better but knowing my luck my genetics won't really support muscles.

[His mother was in the military, but he has no idea about his father.]

Overwhelmed... yes. I understand that. And I... I don't know. I guess...

[Damn it, can he be open with this guy? He's... trying.]

... I guess I'm just worried about Sensei.

[possessum]

( Peter's still smiling a little, but the expression sobers as the younger boy says what he does. )

Because of..... what happened? Him getting hurt?

( That's the initial assumption, but maybe there's something else to it, too. Peter's there to listen either way, and slowly offering a thoughtful frown. )

[icanhearscreams]

... Yes. Mostly. He... I'm not saying he shouldn't have helped other people, but I worry about that 'leap before you look' mentality he has when it comes to helping people.

There's people here that you really... don't want to jump into helping. As nice as most people are, not everyone is.

[possessum]

( Peter gives a soft sigh of thought, and moves a little closer, slowly sliding long legs to sit down on the steps, too. )

I get that. Worrying about it, I mean. There's a few people I know like that, who... dive in to help.

( It's a precious quality, how eager someone is to help, how it's something they don't think twice about doing, but.... Peter does worry, deeply. Especially in a place like this. He's more someone to... hesitate. )

I think for some people, it's just... how they have to be. How their souls work. Even if there's a risk they'll get hurt, they have to be that person who leaps in and helps other people.

I don't really know any ways to make it easier for us Worriers, but.... I just try to be there for them as best as I can. To try to take care of little things around them, so maybe when they go off to fight and handle the bigger things, they have less to worry about. And keep an eye on them.

( He's definitely thinking of Luna here, and gives a soft smile. Daniel reminds him of her, too. )

He's a really good guy. Maybe we can try to keep an eye on him together.

[icanhearscreams]

I don't know about souls, but personalities... definitely.

[He knows that here souls are a thing, but he doesn't know exactly how much it actually controls someone. He still barely believes in them.]

I try to take care of things for... for Manabu, for example. Keep the house in order? But he's another one of those people who jumps into things. I can't... be like that. I have to think about things before I do them.

[Though was he really thinking about things when he went to try to help Mob? He's not sure.]

But... yeah. Maybe. If he'll even let us.