Round 5 // Gym - OTA

[lightning_raiden]

Raiden had divested himself of his tabard and armor for the afternoon. Walking through the halls in just his Gi and some blue, cloth wrappings on his arms and legs, he practically looks dressed down, even though that hat and hood stay firmly in place.

He'd scheduled some time at the gym today for himself and friends/acquaintances (who have all been sent a standing invitation), but he would not be opposed to any drop-ins who were curious as well. Those who walk in will find him doing any number of katas or movement exercises he's learned over his many long years.

Since this is the gym, and not the holodeck, Raiden's invoking a no-magic/powers rule for anyone who joins him today. He'll be strictly following his own rule, unless someone blatantly breaks it. And since everyone who lives on the Enterprise is the honorable sort, this will never be a problem...right?

[Generic post is generic. Timeline with regards to the Pollen Plot is flexible after room assignments.]

Comments

[immutablysam]

"All sorts of classes available, anyway. Dependin' on what you want to learn."

[lightning_raiden]

"There is no want for lack of variety." The glow of his eyes brightens faintly in amusement.

"Until the next enrollment, however, if you are in need of someone to accompany your workouts, it would please me to be able to help."

[immutablysam]

"Fair. I can always use more sparrin' partners."

[lightning_raiden]

"With the diversity available on the vessel, it certainly provides a rare opportunity to experience new methods and practices. I would also be glad for additional partners."

[immutablysam]

"Kinda what I been thinking. Thought I'd picked up a good bunch of Earth's styles. The Klingons, Vulcans, Romulans... all got their own bunches. Armed, unarmed, new weapons... kept me entertained, anyhow."

[lightning_raiden]

"Within my own reality, I am from Earthrealm and have worked with many Masters throughout the realm. I have not had the opportunity to work with any of the native races on the ship, but what I have to give, I gladly offer." Raiden does love getting to see different fighters, and helping them train is as enjoyable to him as it usually is for them.

[immutablysam]

"Well, sounds like we each got a bunch we could help each other with." That gets a grin. "This ought to be fun."

[lightning_raiden]

Raiden doesn't smile, but does give a nod and a pleased flicker of the glow in his eyes.

"How would you like to start?" He had many 'ways' he could use, depending on what was brought to the sparring mat.

[immutablysam]

"I been doing plenty of teaching with the classes, just got through a long stretch of Apache and Maori styles... how about you teach for a bit? Start wherever."

[lightning_raiden]

"What forms of Earthrealm are you most familiar with?" It would certainly help narrow down the options. Raiden had his preferred styles, certainly, but he didn't want to bore his new sparring partner if they already knew something well.

[immutablysam]

Sam starts naming off styles -- a lot of Native American, a number of older Asian styles, some of the more effective European unarmed arts, and most of the Pacific Islander styles.

Well rounded, and reflecting both Sam's love of learning everyone's arts, and the century-plus of active training and activity.

The main lack, really, is anything developed or refined after the early 1800's.

[lightning_raiden]

Raiden realizes that Sam would have liked to meet the champion Nightwolf. They would undoubtedly have had much to discuss.

The well-rounded knowledge makes Raiden's expression brighten a little further. Truly this was not only a teacher but an eternal student. He had a particular soft spot for such fighters. The lack of more modern methods he can attempt to explain by Q, but he's not about to assume anything, and instead accepts it as it is.

"To begin, I am Raiden." He sets a loos fist into an open hand and offers that welcoming bow again. "And if you wish, I would like to teach you some of the forms of Jujutsu."

[immutablysam]

Sam returns the bow in proper fashion. "Sam Bowe, and it's a pleasure. I'd love to learn."

Raiden is right on in terms of lack of modern styles. Even with the ship's resources available, Sam is still dressing in the styles of the early 1800's. 'His' martial arts are broad for the time, but still limited by the era.

apologies for the crazy delay

[lightning_raiden]

"Considering your extensive background, I will begin with the first form. Any differences in foot or hand placement I will correct as we progress." Raiden wasn't about to treat Sam like a beginner with that much experience under their belt already. Many practices are similar at least, and Raiden is willing to be patient.

No worries. I've been buried in working conventions

[immutablysam]

When it comes to nearly anything physical, Sam is a quick study. One or two repetitions, and 'he' has the idea, and soon, the form. Computers and a lot of technology... not nearly as easy, but getting the rote reflex and basics of forms down gets plenty of help from all the other training... and borderline superhuman reflexes and agility help too.

forgive me, I don't actually practice Jujutsu/Aikido so kinda going to handwave a bit

[lightning_raiden]

Raiden has worked with many such mortals with near superhuman capabilities, and some of them he's even helped go beyond into the realm of the impossible. He finds all work with mortals rewarding, but when he can help them go beyond, it's just that much more special.

Knowing that Sam already is fluent in Japanese, he shouldn't need to go into the details of formalities either. Instead, he begins with a calm explanation of the fact that there are many diverse forms of Jujutsu, and the one he has selected is actually a derivative called Aikido. It's a defensive form, focusing more on throws and locks that do not harm either attacker or defender.