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Post by Scott Pilgrim on Oct 28, 2010 14:46:37 GMT -5
"ok." Sohma jogs into the field to being warm up.
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Post by blacktothefuture on Oct 28, 2010 22:44:55 GMT -5
Sohma had already known to a degree what to expect. In addition to the usual stretches and warm up exercises (some of which he recognizes from his own training) the leader of the club, a sleek black haired third year, leads Sohma and everyone else through a comprehensive set of footwork techniques. Once everyone has built up a light sweat he leads everyone out to the field.
"Alright everyone" he says "let's run some passing drills. Usual groups accept for Renji and Nojiroma. I want you two to work with Sohma for a bit since it's his first time".
A tall brown haired second year and a wiry third year with floppy black hair both motion to Sohma to indicate who they are.
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Post by Scott Pilgrim on Oct 29, 2010 0:01:39 GMT -5
Sohma nods and jogs over to the two other players. "Sohma Katsu, first year. Call me Sohma."
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Post by blacktothefuture on Oct 29, 2010 12:34:51 GMT -5
"Sure thing" Nojiroma replies. "First off we're just going to run some passes like so".
Nojiroma grabs one of the balls from the practice bag and with a few deft movements of his foot positions it in between his two feet and then sends it gliding over to Renji who stops it with one foot and then circles around and scoots it towards Sohma.
"We're going to do this while moving so as to get right into the swing of things. Don't worry about speed for now, just accuracy" Renji encourages him.
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Post by Scott Pilgrim on Oct 29, 2010 12:39:24 GMT -5
Sohma watches carefully and tries to mimic their movements, relying on his training to help him with his footwork.
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Post by blacktothefuture on Oct 29, 2010 14:08:42 GMT -5
Sohma finds that while he comes down a bit hard with his feet he is a bit more dexterous than he is expected to be. Both of his partners are impressed.
"That's pretty good for your fist time. You play soccer at all before this?" Nojiroma asks.
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Post by Scott Pilgrim on Oct 30, 2010 2:23:08 GMT -5
"Naw, just a lot of kick boxing."
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Post by blacktothefuture on Oct 31, 2010 1:32:57 GMT -5
"Kickboxing huh? I hear that stuff's intense. Are you a part of the Savate club?" Nojiroma replies shuffling the ball between his feet a couple times and then shifting it over to Reji.
"You might wanna consider it. From what I hear they could do with some new members" Renji adds once having received the ball, shuffling it in a similar manner to Nojiroma and slipping it over to Sohma implying he should give the motion a try.
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Post by Scott Pilgrim on Nov 1, 2010 20:23:11 GMT -5
I stay quiet as I try and mimic them put after passing to Nojiroma I say "I train with my Sensei at home every day, so I don't have much time for another club."
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Post by blacktothefuture on Nov 1, 2010 23:00:33 GMT -5
"Yeah, I know how that is" Nojiroma replies.
The rest of the practice session passes in much the same way. Nojiroma and Renji take Sohma through a variety of exercises that are meant to demonstrate the basics of soccer. Before long it seems Sohma is picking it up alright and doing fairly well for his first time. After everything is said and done and the group breaks up Kirie joins Sohma outside the locker room.
"So you play soccer huh?" she comments.
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Post by Scott Pilgrim on Nov 2, 2010 14:05:53 GMT -5
"Actually that was my first time." Sohma explains "I decided to join to help my footwork and it sounded like fun."
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Post by blacktothefuture on Nov 3, 2010 1:02:00 GMT -5
"I thought about signing up for a sports team but decided not to. I work out so often I can't imagine doing physical stuff in my free time too" Kirie responds.
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Post by Scott Pilgrim on Nov 3, 2010 1:37:42 GMT -5
Sohma chuckles and says "I guess you've got a point, though I prefer to stay active in my off time. No fun in sitting around all the time."
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Post by blacktothefuture on Nov 3, 2010 11:23:01 GMT -5
"Yeah. I didn't mean that. My dad always insists that whatever you do you're active doing it. That's what made it a little weird when I met Hikaru" she says.
"He isn't really an active guy and used to get winded really easily. I'm glad he doesn't have that problem anymore at least."
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Post by Scott Pilgrim on Nov 3, 2010 13:16:44 GMT -5
"Yeah, he seems like a good guy. Comes off a little squirrely though, you know what I mean?"
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Post by blacktothefuture on Nov 4, 2010 9:59:03 GMT -5
"Squirrely?...how so?" Kirie asks very slowly. Her voice a vague mixture of curiosity and readiness to defend her friend.
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Post by Scott Pilgrim on Nov 4, 2010 13:17:23 GMT -5
"Nothing against him, like I said he'd cool, he just always seems on edge and nervous around me."
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Post by blacktothefuture on Nov 4, 2010 16:47:51 GMT -5
"Oh. He's like that around most people. It can get frustrating sometimes but I know what you mean, I really hope he continues to open up like he's been doing lately" Kirie replies.
"After all if he can befriend the guy who nearly ran him off you'd think he could befriend anyone you know?"
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Post by Scott Pilgrim on Nov 7, 2010 21:23:15 GMT -5
Sohma laughs and says "I swear I didn't mean to, I just come off a little blunt at times." Sohma begins to walk off school campus and asks "You want to come to my sensei's Dojo? He's been asking me to bring you by."
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Post by blacktothefuture on Nov 8, 2010 12:08:28 GMT -5
"Umm..what time is it?" she says more to herself as she pulls out her cellphone. As her eyes skim the screen Sohma can't help but notice its interesting appearance. A harsh steel and black colored phone of a heavier model with a small hello kitty charm hanging from phone's hinge.
"Sure. I've been curious what your martial art is like" she replies.
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Post by Scott Pilgrim on Nov 9, 2010 12:02:38 GMT -5
"Cool this way." Sohma says as he walks home.
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Post by blacktothefuture on Nov 10, 2010 2:34:43 GMT -5
It is not long before the two of you come to both Sohma's home and his place of training. His master is waiting for him as per usual and displays polite interest towards Kirie as she follows Sohma inside. He permits just enough time for her to take off her shoes before approaching.
"Ah, Sohma. I see you have brought a friend" he says extending a hand to Kirie.
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Post by Scott Pilgrim on Nov 10, 2010 17:42:05 GMT -5
"Yes Sensei. This is my friend Kirie." Sohma says after bowing to Master Yodsuwan
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Post by blacktothefuture on Nov 11, 2010 0:28:36 GMT -5
"It is very nice to meet you Kirie" master Yodsuwan says.
"It's very nice to meet you too master" Kirie responds while shaking his hand. "I was hoping to see a little of what you guys practice here if that's alright"
"Of course" Master Yodsuwan smiles. "Sohma, go through the usual stretch and warm-up routine. I will prepare the pads and bags". Swiftly Sohma's master departs for the time tested equipment pile and begins to shake out the pads and re-adjust the straps on some of them for use.
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Post by Scott Pilgrim on Nov 11, 2010 2:21:04 GMT -5
Sohma firmly says "Yes Sensei!" then begins to run through his routine starting warm up exercises then graduating to forms.
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Post by blacktothefuture on Nov 12, 2010 11:23:36 GMT -5
After running through a variety of stretches that are more universal for the exercise world Sohma unveils his forms. Proud arms and strong legs swirl and stomp coming to abrupt stops multiple times signifying shattered bones and skulls of invisible enemies. With impressive vigor and speed Sohma dispatches these foes by the dozen with knees, elbows, low and high kicks and every manner of headbutt, at long last coming back to a time honored stance of firm roots that may be traced all the way back to ancient Thailand.
If Sohma looks over to the sidelines he will see that Kirie is more than a little impressed.
"Good, now let's get some pad practice in. Start off with the hand combination we've been drilling lately only with a couple of knees thrown in" Master Yodsuwan says holding a large rectangular leather-bound body sized pad in front of Sohma.
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Post by Scott Pilgrim on Nov 12, 2010 11:49:08 GMT -5
"Yes Sensei!" Sohma shifts his stance and swivels to close the distance punching the bag as he does, he then spins around and knees the side of the pad reentering his usual stance and attacking more.
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Post by blacktothefuture on Nov 13, 2010 13:44:22 GMT -5
Every hit sounds off with a sharp "crack!" dampened only slightly by the tough leather of the bag. Sohma fires off his shots like it were just another day in the dojo. After a couple of cycles of striking Master Yodsuwan has him change to a different drill.
"Yes, that's the way! Now jump back jump in with knee, jump back jump in with knee!"
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Post by Scott Pilgrim on Nov 13, 2010 14:21:26 GMT -5
Sohma does as he's bid without another word.
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Post by blacktothefuture on Nov 15, 2010 13:10:01 GMT -5
In and out, in and out, back and forth, back and forth! Sohma carries out a massive barrage against the pad his master holds. Each strike leaves behind a short indent as a legacy to yet another training session. After a few more volleys the phone can be heard ringing in the distance.
"I'm afraid that is a particularly important call I am expecting. Miss Kirie would you mind taking my place?" Master Yodsuwan asks tossing the pad an impressive distance over to where she sits.
"What? me? Um...sure?" she responds looking at Sohma for reassurance.
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