[OPEN] Eye of the Tiger

[assays]

WHO: Peggy Carter and YOU!
WHERE: Self-defence class HQ
WHEN: All month
WHAT: Peggy giving lessons to those who were interested and also to anyone else who happen to come along!
WARNINGS: None expected, but will update if necessary


Note I have put some starters into the log as some people wanted that but feel free to make your own! Tag amongst yourselves, party, etc!

And don't hesitate to PM me if you want to discuss things! :>

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[assays]

[Those who are at the top of any kind of training they have and wish to keep those skills going by sparring with either Peggy or another student.

Again, the two options!

1) One to one tuition

2) Group class]

Porthos - ota

[du_vallon]

[So it's not that he doesn't think Athos and d'Artagnan aren't good sparring partners. He absolutely does and he has a lot of faith in them, only he sees the way they wince sometimes when Porthos comes at him, which means that he can only take advantage of their offers for so long before he has to search elsewhere. Peggy's offer had been perfect, so here he is, standing at his very tallest and searching for someone to fight]

Don't worry. I hardly bite.

[governorkang]

[After the haunted house incident at the last swear-in, Kang has come to realize that he (naturally) relies on the superior strength, claws and fangs, and extra appendages of his normal form in combat, and he may not always have access to them on this world. Being the practical draconian that he is, this just won't do.]

I can guarantee my bite would be worse. But, that defeats the purpose of why I'm here. I need to learn to fight like a human.

[du_vallon]

[Porthos won't lie. He's used biting before as a tactic because he's been a street-fighter for so long and knows that sometimes you need to use every single cheap trick you've got up your sleeve]

I'm taking that to mean you fight like a creature at other times?

[Porthos sinks into a ready stance, arching his brow]

You want to come at me and we'll see how human-like you fight?

[governorkang]

[Oh, he knows all too well the value of dirty fighting. You didn't fight fair if you wanted to live in war, after all.]

Not like a human, at least. Though, I was trained by humans. It's mostly a matter of remembering I don't have wings or a tail in this form.

[As he speaks, he settles into his own stance. There's an inhuman predatory stillness to it, and his posture suggests that he's used to a higher center of gravity than what he currently has, but it's otherwise loose and ready as a fighting stance should be.]

[du_vallon]

[Okay, there's definitely something strange going on. Porthos watches him and debates whether he's going to make the first move, but that's not really his style.]

C'mon, then. Show me what you've got with just normal arms and legs.

[governorkang]

[Kang nods at the invitation, rushing forward in a sudden blur. It's clear he does have quite a bit of experience fighting in how little he telegraphs his movements - there's only a slight shift of his eyes to give away the feint to the right, his hand held open to slam the palm up against Porthos's chin.]

Jacob Taylor [OTA]

[darkpants_warmfeeling]

[Jacob has spent most of his military career fighting solely with powers and guns, with fists a last resort if things got really bad. But being a 'super-hero' places a whole new emphasis on taking down criminals alive, which usually involves getting in fistfights with them. That's why Jacob's here: learning how to come out on top of those fights faster and better than he already is.

It's not like he's an amateur to start with. He's military-trained, with exceptional physical conditioning and hands-on experience with the Hornets and the worst of Maurtia Falls under his belt. Whoever his sparring partner right now is, he faces them with confidence and a ready stance, hands up for the fight.]

[assays]

[After seeing what Jacob was capable of a few months back during the fear gas crisis, Peggy was curious about his hand to hand combat skills. Which is why she isn't going to pass up the opportunity to actually spar with him.

She stands opposite him, getting into position. Peggy liked to see confidence in a sparring partner and she didn't think that Jacob was going to be any different.]

Whenever you're ready, Jacob.

[darkpants_warmfeeling]

Got it. Here we go-

[Jacob is keenly aware of how much larger and more muscular he is then Peggy, but he also knows she's the instructor here for a reason. So he's confident, but not overconfident.

He steps forward and engages, feinting a a couple of left jabs before swinging his right hand hard and fast toward her ribs. Like most of Jacob's hand-to-hand, it's competent but basic- the skills of someone who has a strong foundation in the fundamentals of close quarters, but no grounding in fancy acrobatics or complex maneuvers.]

[assays]

[ He won't be an easy person to take down because of his size, but Peggy is no stranger to facing bigger opponents. This would be good practice for her, no matter what the outcome of the training.

Peggy watches him closely to see what his first move would be, not moving from her spot just yet. She's biding her time. The feints were dodged by her as Peggy springs into action, moving quickly and with precision. As for the hand that was moving towards her ribs, it comes too close for comfort and she just about gets away from it. ]

You're good.

[darkpants_warmfeeling]

Good to hear.

[It makes sense she'd be agile and good at evasion. Jacob presses the attack, stepping forward and jabbing some more at her face, trying to crowd her.]

I hope flattery isn't all you've got, though!

[assays]

It isn't!

[She holds up her arms in an effort to block the oncoming punches, doing her best to keep up with him. Peggy doesn't want to tire herself out too easily so she's careful with her movements.]

Hello! Hope this is all right!

[equinamity]

[It wasn't so much that Riza felt she needed teaching or additional training--she needed practice. And, equally as important, she needed exposure to the various fighting styles that had accumulated in the area.

Opposite Jacob she looks a bit dwarfed. Still, her stance suggests this is a woman who knows what she's doing. Clearly, Riza has done this before.]

Are you up for some training? I would appreciate the partner.

Hi (:

[darkpants_warmfeeling]

You're on.

[Jacob nods without hesitation. The more practice he gets, the better. He doesn't make a move yet though- he wants to know the name of who he's about to punch.]

Don't think we've spoken before. I'm Jacob.

o7 also hi I'm gonna make up 150% of how to fight soooo that's a thing x.x;;

[equinamity]

No, we have not. I'm Riza.

[Her size and frame could suggest otherwise, but Riza is a military trained sniper--she'd rather not fight hand to hand but that does not mean she can't. She shifts her weight, just slightly lowering her center of gravity, hands up in front of her.]

I'm ready when you are.

[darkpants_warmfeeling]

Right. Let's go!

[Jacob has mainly been practicing his striking with his other partners today, so for Riza he decides to go for a grapple instead- change things up. He crouches, then springs forward, lowering his shoulder toward her midsection in a basic, but strong tackle.]

I thought I replied to this whoops sorry

[equinamity]

[Riza is smaller than Jacob, meaning he has to lower himself just slightly to allow him to aim for her abdomen--and it gives her enough warning to have both arms ready to grapple with him in return. The shoulder that aims for her makes contact more with her side than her abdomen, and while she looks less than pleased she doesn't seem harmed. Just--ouch.

Both hands grab for his forearms as he attempted to tackle her. Planting her heels, she had every intention of using his own momentum and her strength to swing him to the floor, pinning him if she could get that far.]

[logicunlocked]

[ Similarly, York had trained in the military and even more during Project Freelancer's run, and had always been near the top of the Project's leader board partly because of his fighting skills. He's here to get some practice in sparring, and isn't too fussed about showing off. York's relaxed and casual until it's time to show himself ready, but he doesn't lose his easy smile. ]

All right. Ready to show me what you've got?

[ He starts circling, ready to size up Jacob's skills. Once they're closer together he goes for a jab. ]

[darkpants_warmfeeling]

Oh, I'm ready. If you can handle it.

[Jacob smiles slightly. He always enjoys the shit-talking portion of any friendly competition. He grunts as he blocks York's jab with his forearm, deflecting it away, and immediately hits back with a short, sharp right cross.]

Riza Hawkeye - OTA

[equinamity]

[The blonde whose turned up in the group class doesn't look like she's here for information--while Riza listens intently she cleary came with an understanding of combat mechanics. A decade of military service will tend to do that to you.

Even still, Riza is polite and approachable, and whill she doesn't directly challenge anyone she does seem willing to spar with whoever approaches--and teach or helps if she can. ]

sorry for the late

[assays]

[ When Peggy finds a spare moment she approaches Riza directly to greet and welcome her to the class. ]

Hello there. [ She smiles, holding out a hand to Riza. ] Peggy Carter. It is lovely to meet you.

I fell asleep trying to write this tag at least 3 times, my work schedule just changed, I'm so sorry

[equinamity]

[Riza smiles politely, nodding her head.]

Riza Hawkeye. [She shakes Peggy's hand in return before folding them behind her back, her gaze trailing over the room of students sparring.]

The pleasure is mine. Thank you for offering the class--the opportunity to train with others at a similar skill level is all but indispensable, considering all of the events that seem to take place here.

no worries!! i backtag into forever anyway

[assays]

You're welcome. I'm glad to be able to offer the class to people because as you have rightly said, it is indispensable. Particularly if someone were to lose their powers and that was their only means of defence. These classes act as a back-up.

[She's just happy to get the classes off the ground and running, even if it was still early days.]

How much experience do you actually have?

[equinamity]

Certainly. That haunted house at the Halloween fair shows it isn't impossible.

[Riza nods sharply.]

I am a First Lieutenant in the state military and have served for...[She pauses, thoughtful.] Nearly thirteen years now, I think.

I am a sniper by training--so while I've certainly had plenty of hand to hand training my preference is to maintain distance from any combatant.