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Post by Miya Asurito on Jan 10, 2018 1:31:09 GMT -5
At some point in the afternoon, Asurito decides that it is a good time to head to the dojo and train. She may be a courtier, but she really enjoys jiujitsu. Plus, she has to put some muscles, on her legs, at least. She needs to improve her speed considerably. How can she be a real herald if she is as slow as a turtle.
She enters the dojo and bows at the banners across the entrance. Then she heads straight to the room that is used for martial arts.
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Post by Akodo Ichiro on Jan 10, 2018 2:17:39 GMT -5
Ichiro decided to hit the dojo again for an afternoon practice deciding to focus more on his jujitsu since he already got a spar in with his blade work this morning. As Ichiro entered the dojo he observed the etiquette for entering following the practiced ritual honoring his ancestors and moved into the room wearing his tight but flexible athletic leggings and workout shirt. The tight clothes clung to his muscular frame newly forged from a summer full of intense exercise and training.
Ichiro was pleasantly surprised to see the Imperial already in the dojo, he approached her "afternoon, Miya-san are you perhaps looking for a sparing partner this afternoon?"
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Post by Miya Asurito on Jan 10, 2018 3:29:27 GMT -5
Asurito was looking around trying to decide what she should begin with when the Akodo enters and speaks to her. She returns the bow with one of her own and when she rises her eyes wander on the boy's body for a quite long moment. These are the muscles she needs!
"Yes!" She exclaims. "You are exactly the person I have been looking for for some time now. I am Miya Asurito of the Heralds. It will be an honor to learn from you, Akodo san."
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Post by Akodo Ichiro on Jan 10, 2018 9:32:44 GMT -5
Ichiro gave the Miya an appreciative look of his own admiring her athletic build. "Of course honorable Miya-san, though you may have to excuse me, I'm not much of an instructor." He gave the girl another look "though I believe I'll enjoy being in close quarters with you." He noticed her own lingering eyes and likely misinterpreted her intent and feeling a sense of pride in his body.
"So how experienced are you with this sort of combat?" He questioned Asurito trying to gauge what level of resistance to give the small yet athletically built girl.
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Post by Miya Asurito on Jan 10, 2018 12:35:30 GMT -5
"Well, I'm neither an amateur nor a professional. It's best to think me as a courtier who is very interested in this." The herald responds with a broad smile. "Close quarter, neh? Perhaps we could pair up for some weight lifting some time. Please, don't tell me again that you are no instructor." She objects to his previous words with a friendly, almost teasing, tone. "Being a willing companion is enough. You seem experienced enough, after all."
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Post by Akodo Ichiro on Jan 10, 2018 12:53:52 GMT -5
Ichiro nods "certainly yes weight lifting is always beneficial for those looking to improve their strength or muscle endurance. I certainly have a bit of experience, I'd be happy to work out with you anytime we are both free."
Ichiro sets himself a few paces from the imperial towards the middle of the mat and lowers himself into his stance. "Come now Miya-san show me what you can do."
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Post by Miya Asurito on Jan 10, 2018 13:54:25 GMT -5
"You got yourself a brand new training buddy then." She winks and lowers her body, as well, mirroring the Akodo's stance. She looks carefully at him and at what seems like the right time she moves towards the boy in an attempt to place her arms around his waist and secure a grapple.
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Post by Akodo Ichiro on Jan 10, 2018 14:28:44 GMT -5
Ichiro's general pleasant face dropped into an intense focus seeing the Miya come in for a waist hold he anticipated the move it was one of the most likely ways for a smaller opponent to come at you. The Miya was fast but her technique was a little off, Ichiro caught her wrist just before it closed the hold and he dropped down out of her placing his feet so he ended up behind her and swung his leg out in an attempt to sweep the Miya off her feet.
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Post by Miya Asurito on Jan 10, 2018 15:51:30 GMT -5
It was just a blink of an eye, or that's what it looked like to Asurito and the girl is lying on the floor.
The impact doesn't hurt. A lot. The Akodo seems like an honorable opponent. There have been others that treated her like a joke just because she is courtier. She nods to him and gives her hand so that he helps her rise. "That was clever. I should keep that move in mind. Again?"
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Post by Akodo Ichiro on Jan 10, 2018 15:57:37 GMT -5
Ichiro smiled as he grabbed Asurito's hand and hoisted her up. "Hope the impact wasn't too hard, I sometimes have issues with control when I spar. You have great speed, you're probably as fast if not faster than me you just need to watch your technique." He takes a step back and settles back down into his stance "Come then let's try again."
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