{training yard} A gentle giant and a quiet one. ( banir)

by **Ximal** on October 18th, 2012, 2:31 pm

Twisting his body to the left bringing his left side further forwards and pulling his right arm to his waist,he brought his left foot out infront of him, bot feet facing the right slightly the stance was firm and hard. perfect for making a smaller target of a large men as well as giving a good point to deflect blows from. "Copy this stance, it's a strong standing, coupled with your natural density, because damn you hurt to hit. Still your attacks are wild and you've, no fluidity of your movements, they are jagged one does not lead. So from this position you need to flow your movements. But above all, do not fall into a rhythm. Try this combination."

Rolling his weight forwards on his left foot he brought his right arm out and straight curled fingers skywards back of his hand facing the ground, whilst twisting his body to be straight again, following the first punch with a second from the left hand re aligning his body. Then drilling his left hand side down and to the left he brought his right leg up and over into a strong kick. Resetting back to the default stance was easy. That is a basic combo, run through it a few times then i'll show you something more powerful, for example the last blow i landed on you.But that is one exclusive to me, i call it Arrow Black. All of my unique techniques have a colour linked in their name. now that combination again." Flowing through the motions again he demonstration the technique for banir four more times getting much faster after each one, his first run through was at twenty percent speed, the next was at fifty percent then at seventy-five percent then at full speed so banir could see how fast he could get the combination out under optimal conditions.

by **Banir Ironwood** on October 19th, 2012, 5:07 am

Examining every inch of Xi's motion he began to copy, placing his left foot forward and entrenching it like a line of infantry men upon a battlefield. Left side out as he had seen his new teacher do, pointing his feet to the right a little. He wasn't too sure how to use this stance, but he could tell it would be easier to block. And though he was plenty thick and able to take a hit or two. It would be nice to be able to stop a few hits though, with luck this new stance would make that easier. Turning his head to his teacher the red in his eyes was fading as the calm white presided once more, touches of orange blossoming from the center as his curiosity and desire to learn grew. Though his left arm was starting to distract him some, he merely forced the thought and pain from his mind. Giving his undivided attention once more.

Listening carefully to Xi again as he told him about the combo. He couldn't help but feel a small embarrassment for him. Naming his attacks? Does he name his home as well? His furniture? But who was he to judge, he was the student and Xi the teacher. All he needed to do was the very combo he had been shown. It was easy enough from what he had seen, probably just a basic move. Rolling his weight to the left for a strong right punch, fingers skyward backhand facing the ground. He put ever ounce of effort into the strike, even if it was striking at air no reason not to give it his all. Twisting his body quickly from the left to straighten himself out he tossed his left arm and brought his right leg up. Giving a powerful kick, then quickly putting himself back into position. That was the first try. Now again, weight, fist, back to original stance, weight again, then kick. Banir moved faster, and faster each time. Taking long breaths, sustaining himself as long as possible. Using deep breathing he had learned from running. Letting him move rather fast for longer periods of time. Banir didn't stop for a single moment, not until Xi would say so.

by **Ximal** on October 19th, 2012, 9:26 am

Falling back to the default stance again, Xi watched banir follow his movements. and noted each palce he did it right and each one he went wrong. He want perfect with the movements however they were fluid and much less jagged than before. Now he'd better teach him a good block and counter to use. "Alright, your doing well youve got the basics of that combination down, however you need to learn how to deflect and attack and counter attack in the shortest time possible. For that i'm going to teach you a technique utilising the forearm asa the block then it will allow you three points to strike at." Using the same stance as before Xi shifted his feet only slightly as if to intercept a blow, then brought his left forearm out sharply across his front as if blocking an attack from the left hand side. then as his arm stopped moving sideways he snapped his fist out and over to the right slightly. " It's better to counter attack in as few moves as possible. Redirecting punches is much easier than redirecting kicks, sharp short movements conserve energy, then allow you to explode it out. The technique here blocks frontal punches and allows a counter strike with the fist to either the face, throat or chest. It's short and effective. "

The movements were simple So Xi hoped he wouldn't have to repeat them though he did twice just to show it, once at one quarter speed and once at full speed to show just how fast this move truly was, even with his armour slowing him down. "After this i'll teach you arrow black, i name the moves, mostly so that i can keep track of them. If i ever have to write them down i have a title to write them under also."

by **Banir Ironwood** on October 19th, 2012, 10:26 pm

Banir stopped the moment he heard Xi speak, leg held up into the air. Slowly he retracted it, after fighting then practicing so hard he'd broken into a light sweat. But his breathing was steady and he was ready to continue on. Watching Xi again, following how each muscle moved, working the mechanics out in his mind. Vision was the only way he knew how to learn something, by watching then doing. In his mind he went over each movement, merely simplified. Adjust stance for interception, cut left across chest, move sideways, snap fist out to the right slightly.

Banir got to his new stance now again, with a moment to go over the moves in his mind he followed through. Shifting his feet slightly just as he had been shown, though he where trying to intercept an attack. Quickly he brought his left forearm out and sharply across his front, and with a quick move sideways. Bringing his fist out fast and to the right slightly. Just as how he had been shown, and seen within his mind. Though he wasn't sure if he had the move down pat, blocking wasn't exactly a specialty of his but he was going to do all he can to learn. He just needed to practice. His attention snapped as he heard Xi speak of his named punch, something more of writing down his moves. Though he himself was not as literate as most others, he saw little point in writing out a move. But then again everyone was different, it made little difference to him if Xi was planning on writing some sort of book about fighting. Each to their own.

He brought himself back to learning the blocking technique he had been shown. Adjust stance for interception, cut left across chest, move sideways, snap fist out to the right slightly. Repeating it again and again, trying to go faster each time. Use more strength each time, taking long deep breaths, putting his focus into each muscle. His breathing, motion of his arm, the changing of his feet. Becoming lost in the world of learning, that is until he heard Xi's voice break him from his concentration once more. This time he almost lost his footing from a small lump of dirt. He managed to catch himself in time. That would have been embarrassing.

by **Ximal** on October 20th, 2012, 11:36 am

Banir was a fast learner perhaps one a little bit adept at this style even though his stance wasn't perfect nor was his blocking perhaps he relied on his density a little too much. Now without proper training this man had landed a strong hit on his person even from an odd angle though it was more from his density than anything else. Still if nothing else his stance was strong... "Banir your stance is a little off shift your feet to the right a little and bring your arm across harder, dont worry about going a little too far against the air as right now the deflection wont go far enough with the power your currently putting in. Like this." Dragging his arms up and back into stance again he brought his arm across with a lot of force,stopping his arm as if he'd just hit a brick wall then shot it forwards with a lot of force, all natural force not enhanced by his little secret.

" Right, this technique is a good defense for straight punches but now this is the last one i'm going to show you today, if you wish to see more, find me later on, perhaps i'll have more to offer and your skill will have improved. But for now i show you the technique which i used on your shoulder. Arrow Black. Now you need your basic stance, move your feet a little further apart, and bring your right foot further back as your going to whip your body around your abdomen and strike with a strong whip like twisting punch. The twisting motion makes the punch faster, which means it hits much harder. All of the twisting motions your body makes increases the amount of power behind your punch with your density this should be an amazingly strong punch." Rocking hisweight back on his now pulled back right foot, he pulled hard on his left abdomen muscles before whipping his body around and sending out a strong twist of his body ad his roigh shoulder came inline with his left foot he let his arm snap out strongly drilling a harsh punch deep into nothing as his fist twisted.

by **Banir Ironwood** on October 22nd, 2012, 9:24 pm

Adjust stance for interception, cut left across chest, move sideways, snap fist out to the right slightly. Banir kept up this thought as he practiced the movements. Trying to drill each movement into memory, any new move he learned became a weapon for the next fight. He was learning a lot from Xi and he could feel the improvements. Also the weight of his body was slowly catching up to him. Though he was getting tired he was not giving up. He kept practicing then he heard Xi's voice breach his concentration once more. Turning his head and listening carefully. His stance was off, quickly he corrected it by shifting his feet slightly to the right. However he needed to bring his arm across harder. Banir watched Xi preform the move, he needed to move his arm harder and stop fully. Then full force forward with speed and strength. Alright he thought he had a good idea of what he was doing, looks like there is always room for improvement. And so Banir continued practicing again, adding in the adjustments to his stance.

However before he could continue practicing, Xi interrupted him again. It was with the promise of a new move! Now that would be exciting! As he moved back to the default stance he watched Xi closely his eyes doing as they where meant. Examining and understanding to the fullest of his minds capability. Steadily following his instructions he adjusted his stance, moving his feet further apart and bringing his right foot a bit farther back. Steadily he kept an eye on Xi, doing as he did. Preparing to whip his body around his stomach like a strong whip, twisting punch. His muscles strong and preparing for the next demonstration or instruction. Carefully he watched every inch of Xi's muscles as they tightened for action. Pushing forward and whipping Xi's own body around and sending out a strong twist. Watching carefully as Xi's right shoulder came inline with his left foot, then he twisted his fist. He could tell there was probably enough force to break plenty of bones in a human. Perhaps quite a few in someone like himself.

Banir followed the motions himself, slowly following each move himself until he gave it a good few practice punches. With swift motions, he could feel the force in the punches. The pain in his side and left shoulder where worsening quite a bit. One last practice run, he rocked his weight back on his right foot. Pulling hard on his left stomach, just before whipping his body around and twisting as hard and as strong as possible. Putting his right shoulder in line with his left foot, allowing his arm to snap out drilling a powerful punch against the resistance of air. Finally he twisted his fist to complete the last move Xi would teach him today. Turning to Xi as he felt he had it down pat enough to practice on his own, he looked at Xi. Sweat upon his brow breath long and slow but under weight of his recent work out. Taking a deep breath he prepared to speak, "Xi thank you, for teaching me, all of this, today. I am very, grateful to you." With his thanks given Banir bowed to Xi, doing his best to be as polite as possible to the skilled warrior.

by **Ximal** on October 22nd, 2012, 10:07 pm

watching how far banir had accelerated in such a short time made Xi stop and think about what he was doing, was he a good teacher or was banir simply a good learner. "Banir i'm happy to train you again should you find me, but in the mean tie i'd like you to do some thinking and some work on your rage. Anger may have hold of you, but dont let it drive you. use it to focus, stem the flow of rage, and from there you can focus on even the most minute problem with how you fight, HOWEVER if your consistently only looking at how you cna restrain your rage then you will never improve. Especially in a spar, i'm not an expert i just know what it's like to be angry all the time, just find a way to hold back the flames of hatred. Xi took a step forwards to look at the man before him. "Also the person i recommend you find to help with your throat is a woman by the name of sahashkalia, she's a healer and a damned good one."

by **Reaper** on November 3rd, 2012, 4:02 am

The Fruits Of The Harvest

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