[Text/Action] 3rd Form

[only_skin_deep]

Who: Mystique and OTA
Broadcast: Text/Yes
Action: On the Iskaulit
When: 6 June and onwards

I will holding training sessions for those who want to learn to defend themselves or fight, and those that want sparring practice or to learn new forms of combat. This is limited to hand to hand and melee weapon use due to our surroundings.

Training will be held daily between 9am and 5pm, located at the gym on the Iskaulit although for those who are more confident in their abilities it can be moved to the obstacle course. First come first serve for those wanting tuition.

Wear appropriate clothing and bring whatever liquids or food you require for the session.


[True to her word Mystique is found at the Iskaulit gym throughout the week, and when she is not training with someone she is doing her own practice during her hours there.]

Comments

[beathach]

Oh. Er, right. [sometimes, jokes go right over his head. Just listen for the whooshing noise.

But he steps away from the bag as well and at her instruction, slowly reaches forward to try and grab her arm] Like this?

[only_skin_deep]

[It spoke a lot about him with how he reached for her, taking on a more passive way to grab at her than something more assertive and aggressive. It was partly why she suggested learning to restrain than full on combat, it wasn't in his nature.] Yes.

[Letting his hand wrap around her arm, Mystique twisted her wrist so her hand was now gripping his and slipping down to put pressure against his thumb joint. She continued to twist, forcing his hand to follow her path until it got far enough that his arm would have to move to prevent her from 'breaking' his thumb, and beyond that so to show if she kept going he would have to kneel to take the pressure off his thumb and wrist joints. It was done slowly so he could see the process and to make sure she didn't actually injured him.]

Speed it up and you can drop someone before they know what happens. Ideal you would follow it up with a strike with your other hand, [She equally slow moving to show she could strike his neck with her other hand, then stepping in and 'striking' at him with her elbow, aimed at his nose this time. This was about teaching, not hurting, giving him an idea of what he could do before she would break down the steps so he could learn them.] But the hold should do enough to prevent them from immediately moving.

[beathach]

[she has all of his attention, and he pays attention to the way she grabs his hand and twists, as well as the way it would effect him were she to move quicker and actually use the hold properly. Strength wasn't a factor in this sort of hold, though it did help, and that was something that appealed to him, especially given his strength would always be a factor]

It seems useful. [he would definitely be practicing this one] I'm assuming you have to get the grip right for it to be completely effective, right?

[only_skin_deep]

Yes, though again with your strength I can assume that you could adapt it and it would still work to a degree, however it is always ideal to learn the correct method so you don't get into bad habits from the start. [Releasing his hand and letting him stand straight again, She moved his hand to grip her arm again.]

Under, out, [As she spoke she went through the actions slowly again.] Over, around. Thumb against the thumb joint, push down hard as you can. Worse case you just dislocate their thumb.

[beathach]

If I know how to do it properly, I can teach it to someone else if it's necessary.

[once again he pays close attention, watching the placement of her hand and fingers. He puts it to memory and nods once she's done demonstrating again] Out of curiosity - height and strength aren't a factor to do this effectively, right? It doesn't seem like it would be. It'd certainly help, I'm sure, but -

[only_skin_deep]

Only once you know correctly, passing on incorrect information can do more damage than good. [And she will not have her name linked to that.]

In theory, no. It is based on leverage so anyone should be able to do this. However there are advantages that height and strength will always give, longer arm reach, less force needed. I wouldn't expect a child to be able to pull off this movement against an adult, they should be taught other tactics to deal with being grabbed such as this. Same as I would suggest Tyrion to use different options due to his height. In an ideal situation he would be able to use this move but there are others that would be more suitable for his stature.

[beathach]

Mm, I know. I'm the last person who would do that. [he would never pass on incorrect information.

Tyrion is a good example to use, he thinks, and he smiles a little at the mention. He had Charles in mind, in all honesty, not that he thought it would be necessary. But sometimes powers weren't necessary or for whatever reason, unavailable, and well - he's very protective of his friend] Mm, that makes sense. That it's more situational, I mean.

[only_skin_deep]

[Ah yes, Charles. Mystique was also trying to figure out ways to aid Charles in learning to defend himself as needed. After all, with all these planets it was only a matter of time before they came up against a species who would be immune to his powers, and if things got violent she wasn't sure he could hold his own in a fight.] Exactly. There is always a better way to do something, and what I am hoping you will gain from this is not a bunch of 'do this hold if situation A arises' but to be able to know how to adapt a hold or move for whatever is thrown your way. To know what will work and what will work better.

[beathach]

[he's so glad they're on the same page. With Charles and with learning all of these different holds]

I think you'd be offended if that's all I took away from this. [he genuinely wants to learn all he can, even he partially agreed to this to assist Mystique in getting out more. It's benefiting them both, and he hopes to take advantage of everything she's teaching him]