Balancing Act (Noah/August)
Oct 9, 2024 15:09:51 GMT -5
Post by Noah Vau - D2 (Cato) on Oct 9, 2024 15:09:51 GMT -5
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It's early morning, and my goal is to make it to the training room as soon as I can to make sure I get as much training as possible. I eat a healthy breakfast and then make my way into the room. I look at the trainers, and I decide to go to a self defense station. It's my big thing at the moment as I learn to help myself, to defend myself even more. It's important to understand every aspect of it. I work with the trainer listening to everything he says. He shows me the best ways to stand, how to hold my hands, and then he shows me the best way to go into a grapple. It all feels good to learn how to use it.
After learning, I go walk away and practice on my own. I work on my stance, I do what I can to make sure my movements are the same as his, and I keep working on practicing and doing everything he taught me. I don't want to deliver a lethal blow ever unless there's no other choice. I want to be strong and brave, and I want to fight, and maybe have a different career name than just a lean mean killing machine. It's not who I am, and maybe I can show that we're not all the same. I just want them to know that I'm doing the best I can to be different. I don't want to kill anyone. I don't want honor and glory and I don't find it worthwhile.
I go stand in line as others are sparring with self defense. I wait my turn. I've never been good at waiting, but it gives me time to figure out my strategy, to understand it best. I watch others take their turns, and then it's my turn. I quickly stretch my arms, and then I take my place and watch my opponent come up. I take a deep breath and ready myself. I make eye contact and I nod my head. it'll all be worth it. Everything will make sense one day, and the best thing I can do at the moment. I wish my opponent luck, and then I turn back and take my stance just like I've practiced. This is a chance to either show off or look weak. I'll have to wait and see.
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