[Morning Training, open to all!]

[awokentospring]

Characters: Everyone!
Location: Training Ground, Shibusen
Rating: PG-13 for violence of the training sort
Time: 6am to 9am
Description: Training takes place every morning in the park to prepare the guests of the city for the ongoing war. It's handwaved most days, but approximately once a month this gets played out in a log. This log takes place on Monday, August 30th.

Official areas:

FAQ: In need of help or answers? Come here! Staffed by Neji (though he will be taking it easy and chilling at the Watch booth.)
Breakfast: The incentive for coming to Morning Training for those who actually don't care about Death City. All food providers are given funds to buy/prepare the food and are then paid for the time they spent cooking/preparing. Provided by Rosalia and Kanji (temps)
Combat Instruction: One can learn and improve on fighting techniques! Staffed by Cloud and Sion
Sparring: A bunch of people are there. You show up and pick one to fight. Staffed by Naruto and Sakura (beginners), Morgan (intermediate), Amaterasu and Cloud (advanced)
Weapon Transformation: New Weapon? Unsure on how to transform into a weapon (or how to transform back)? Go here! Staffed by Aqua
Soul Perception: Find out more about your soul, what they are, and what they potentially may do. Staffed by Death the Kid
Partner Training: Learn how to work as a partner! Staffed by Death the Kid and Sasuke
Weapons Handling Training: Learn how to handle sharp things and not so sharp things! Staffed by Auron and Genesis
Shooting Range: Learn to shoot a gun, not at quail though, so expect your face to come out of this just fine. Staffed by Naoto and Giroro
Meister Ability Helpers: Learn about your Meister ability and how to use it. Staffed by Akiha
Finding a Partner: Unpartnered Weapons and Meisters meet each other here! Staffed by Karina/Blue Rose
Medics: A place for medics to hang out, recruit and aid the injured - especially if they get shot in the face by accident. Staffed by Rosalia
Watch: This is where members of the watch meet up, chill, recruit and train! People interested in the watch welcome!
SEES: This is where SEES members hang out, and recruit!
Hug Brigade: A begrudgingly still opened squad dedicated to hugs of encouragement. Thank Lee for this! Staffed by Lee and his brigadiers!

And of course, as always, feel free to make your own threads!

Comments

[tearsofahacker]

[It literally takes a conscious effort for Chihiro to not flinch away from the fist coming at him. And on top of that, he seems to have decided that protecting himself is also considered flinching... okay, Chihiro...

So while he looks kind of terrified, he manages to stand his ground and DOESN'T MOVE AT ALL as she comes at him.]

[pishirogane]

[Considering that he doesn't flinch, that's a good thing. But... Chihiro was allowed to dodge... or block. Standing there, Naoto extends her index finger and taps his forehead.]

Understand that your head wouldn't be the first area to generally be attacked during combat if you put up a fight. Your legs or your torso will receive the brunt of battle. Still, if a fist comes towards your head, determine the arm and direction. Leaning towards the direction the arm comes from, you'll be able to avoid. If they're coming from above, below, or punching straight, step-side and counter.

Hm...

[tearsofahacker]

[Without meaning to, Chihiro winces a little bit at the tap. O-oops, does that count as flinching...? Dammit...]

R-right. So I should... protect my head and... and dodge if I can...?

[R-right, that makes a heck of a lot more sense, Chihiro needs to stop being so dumb about this uuugh.]

[pishirogane]

[No, Chihiro is allowed to flinch right now.]

Yes... That shouldn't be too difficult. [Looking over his small hands] I'll teach you vital points you can use when you decide to counter. This will be basic, but Hyuuga-san can teach you more if you're interested.

[tearsofahacker]

[Nodding in understanding, Chihiro fidgets a little.]

I think I... can at least pick up some basics...!

[He's not a completely lost cause after all.]

Hyuuga-san... I'll keep that in mind...!

[pishirogane]

[She nods, seemingly satisfied with both answers.]

Before we resume... should I avoid your head?

[tearsofahacker]

[Chihiro looks decidedly uncertain about that question for a few moments before he looks down and nods slowly.]

S-sorry...

[pishirogane]

It's fine. You have your reasons.

[They're learning about body blows anyway.]

[tearsofahacker]

[He nods again, and then offers up a small smile.]

Should... should we go again?

[pishirogane]

Yes, we'll go again. Try to counter me this time, alright?

[tearsofahacker]

O-okay! I'll try my best!

[Time to take up that rather... wobbly defensive stance again. And this time he's got his hands up ready to block or counter her attack.]

[pishirogane]

[... Another person in Naoto's position might feel like a bully, but this is for Chihiro's benefit. Maybe he would get a hit this time...]

[Naoto takes a stance, but doesn't hold it for long before coming at the boy. She swings from the right. What should he do?]

[tearsofahacker]

[Chihiro's instinct is to cover his head and cower, but the whole point of this exercise is to push past that. So when he sees her swinging towards him, he raises an arm to block the attack.

At the same time, he shoves his other hand outward, kind of aiming towards her chest, his eyes closing tightly as he moves.

Super good, yes, definitely ... ]

[pishirogane]

[She felt her fist hit Chihiro's arm, but more stumbles than anything in surprise at the hand on her chest. She's wrapped up, but still.]

[Quickly, she fixes herself.]

That's a... start.

[tearsofahacker]

[That accidental almost-grope was definitely not what Chihiro had been going for holy cow... Once he realizes that he actually shoved her, he starts going bright red.]

I'm... I'm so sorry!! Th-that's... s-s-s-sorry...!!!

[pishirogane]

It's fine... [She clears her throat slightly, face bright.]

Technically, you should have punched me...

[tearsofahacker]

[That comment only serves to fluster Chihiro more.]

But... but I can't punch you, Shirogane-kun...! I wouldn't... I wouldn't want to... to hurt you or anything...!

[pishirogane]

I assure you I'll be fine. I've taken my fair share of hits now...

[And to prove it, she lifts up her shirt enough to show the scars she has along her waist and another on her stomach.]

[tearsofahacker]

[Chihiro clasps a hand to his mouth at the sight.]

O-oh... I... I'm so sorry...

[Wait, Chihiro, no, that's not what she was going for omfg...]

[pishirogane]

It's not your fault. These are from encounters where I've made mistakes or attacks I had to withstand. This is why we train.

[She fixes her clothes.]

If you're really concerned about hurting me, just control yourself.

[tearsofahacker]

[It's not that he actually thinks he can hurt her... it's more that he's afraid he'll do so accidentally...]

O-okay... I ... I can try to do that...

[pishirogane]

Alright...

[Though, she realizes something now.] You have thrown a punch before, haven't you?

[tearsofahacker]

Ummm....

[Sheepish, sheepish.]

...not... no. I haven't.

[pishirogane]

... Then let's cover how to make a fist and throw a punch so you don't hurt yourself...

[tearsofahacker]

[Chihiro glances away.]

That's... yeah, that's probably a good idea...