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Post by Aeon The Phoenix on Jan 27, 2012 1:32:52 GMT -5
Conrad smiled.
"Fantastic. Right, I'd better go make myself useful and get some training in. Catch you later Bobbeh, Cypress."
With that, the male turned and headed for the unarmed combat training. If one of his other potential allies was here, then he'd get this section done with now. If not, he'd look around to see where each of them were.
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Post by cobrawax on Jan 27, 2012 15:19:37 GMT -5
Bobbeh headed over to the boxing training person. "Hi I'm here for tha boxin' thingy."
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Post by Seryna on Jan 27, 2012 17:59:09 GMT -5
As Bobbeh arrived at the boxing station, Bobbeh found two instructors demonstrating how to form up in front of two punching bags suspended from the ceiling to a tall, thin blonde boy and Buckley. An instructor walked away from the blonde boy as he began practicing the moves that the instructor had demonstrated. Buckley was being directed to one of the punching bags. Buckley had already received instruction and the instructor remained beside him; waiting to give feedback on Buckley's performance.
"Hello," The instructor greeted Bobbeh. "- come over here." he guided Bobbeh to a free bag next to Buckley. "I'm going to assume that you've never boxed before," The instructor told Bobbeh. "-so we're going to focus on connecting right now. This isn't the fairest form of fighting," He started off. "- in the arena; feel free to target the vulnerable areas- throat-" a punch fairly level with Bobbeh's own throat was given to the bag. The instructor stepped beside Bobbeh; indicating he was free to begin.
"- eyes, nose and ears are all open. Go ahead and throw a few punches at face level to your opponent."
As Conrad headed to the hand to hand station, he discovered that the District 12 male tribute and Chisel, Vibrance's district partner, were also just arriving. Chisel had fair skin and resembled Vibance a great deal. He has a muscular build and developed arms, suggesting good overall strength. His hair lends more of a red hue than copper. He stands at about 5'9''.
The male tribute from District 12, Ore, stood at about 5'11. he appeared to be in his middling teens, likely around 16 if you had to guess. He was thin; nearly too thin for his height. His skin was pale in color and his hair black and cropped short. Ore listened attentively to the instructor; while Chisel gave you a measuring glance.
Glancing around, Conrad noted that Vibrance was at the Spear station and that Vance was heading over to join you at the hand to hand station.
"All right," The dark haired, tall instructor stepped forward. "My name is Holden. Every one please follow me." You found yourself led by Holden over to a row of five suspended training forms shaped like men. Vance joins you facing the dummy, while Chisel and Ore stand on the other side of Vance.
"Now, this is all about getting the best of your opponent," Holden states. "- I advise a quick maneuver to catch your opponent off guard; then to try a throw that I'll be teaching you one on one. Remember that you are not to touch one another right now. I want you three to focus on delivering fast, hard punches to your dummies while I work with you one on one."
He turns to Ore and leads him to a nearby mat. You watch as he grips Ore's wrist and demonstrates how to flip someone onto the ground.
It appeared that might take a few moments and you have time to talk while you worked out your punches.
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Post by Aeon The Phoenix on Jan 28, 2012 9:05:44 GMT -5
Conrad noticed Chisel giving him a measuring glance and smiled back in his usual friendly manner. Two of his potential alliance here was an added bonus to what he was about to learn, even if they declined his offer.
He also briefly glimpsed Bobbeh over at the boxing station. Personally, he thought boxing was a bit inferior to unarmed combat but to each their own.
As the trio currently not being thrown to the mat started their punches on the dummies, Conrad couldn't help but ask:
"What do you think of the other tributes you've met so far?"
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Post by cobrawax on Jan 28, 2012 9:27:23 GMT -5
Bobbeh punched the bag three times. He felt like he did alright.
Bobbeh rolled 6 dice to "Punch" 8,8,8,5,7,3 (3 successes) Bobbeh rolled 6 dice to "Punch" 9,3,2,7,2,9 (2 successes) Bobbeh rolled 6 dice to "Punch" 8,6,2,6,9,5 (2 successes)
He felt like he did alright.
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Post by Seryna on Jan 28, 2012 12:47:04 GMT -5
Bobbeh felt like he did all right at punching the bag. His instructor apparently found nothing to criticise and led him over to the area with the mats on the floor.
"I'm going to teach you how to execute a couple of throws. Which ones depend on how you do..." Holden explain to Bobbeh. "This first one involves hooking your opponent's leg, controlling their body and throwing them to the ground. I'm going to show you how to execute it."
Holden moved forward; hooking his leg behind Bobbeh's. Bobbeh had a moment of feeling unbalanced; then found himself sprawled on the floor.
Holden grasped his arm and pulled him upright.
"Watch my leg." Holden instructed. He hooked his leg the same way that he did before; but did not execute the leg reap. Holden retracted his leg and stood normally. "Give it a try." He suggested.
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Post by cobrawax on Jan 28, 2012 19:48:07 GMT -5
Bobbeh scratches his head "But I thought this was boxing. Oh well" He shrugged and gave the technique a try. Bobbeh rolled 6 dice to "Grapple " 3,4,9,1,8,5 (2 successes)
Bobbeh rolled 6 dice to "Throw" 6,10,4,5,6,2,6 (1 successes)
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Post by Seryna on Jan 28, 2012 22:26:16 GMT -5
"Good," Holden replied as he regained his feet. "- now what would you like to learn first? I would suggest the form."
He adjusts his form to become more easily defensible; raising his hands up and watching Bobbeh's face.
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Post by dern on Jan 29, 2012 19:18:26 GMT -5
Buckley punched the bag where the nuts would be and gave the instructor a blank look.
"You forgot the balls."
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Post by Seryna on Jan 29, 2012 19:48:50 GMT -5
"Vibrance burns hot." Chisel said flatly. "She's getting way into that little freak. When she's calm; she's a steady fighter." You note that he seems familiar with Vibrance.
"Cadence is sort of aloof," He replied with a frown. "- I sort of wanted to see if she wanted to ally with Vibrance and me. Why you asking?"
"Yeah," Holden replied. "- thats also a valid idea. You want to form up?"
Holden got into a fighting form, slipping some sort of flat pads on his hands.
"The goal is to punch these pads on my hands." He explained, holding one up at head height; weaving the other one.
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Post by Aeon The Phoenix on Jan 29, 2012 19:59:52 GMT -5
Conrad Miles rolled 4 dice to "Brawl" 2,4,2,9 (1 success)
"Same plan as yourself." Conrad stated, delivering a punch to the dummy's face. "Form an alliance before heading into the arena. I've got three others on board at the moment. I'm thinking though we'd need at least 8 to take the Cornucopia and defend it. All that extra gear could seriously tip the odds in a strong alliance's favor."
The male paused to deliver another blow to the dummy, waiting for further comment from the other Brawlers.
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Post by Seryna on Jan 29, 2012 20:01:40 GMT -5
"You're going for Cornucopia?" Chisel asked; glancing over. "Thats our plan."
There's a beat. The next step seems obvious; but Chisel is watching you with a steady gaze. He's clearly working something out before he replies a few minutes later. "Whose your three?"
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Post by cobrawax on Jan 29, 2012 20:02:26 GMT -5
Bobbeh tries hitting the pads. Bobbeh rolled 6 dice to "Punch Pads" 2,8,7,10,2,1,8 (3 successes)
Bobbeh rolled 6 dice to "Punch Pads" 7,3,3,3,5,7 (0 successes)
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Post by Seryna on Jan 29, 2012 20:03:56 GMT -5
"Not bad.." Holden replied, lowering the pads and moving them in quick motions. "Stay focused. Watch my eyes and look with your peripheral vision."
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Post by cobrawax on Jan 29, 2012 20:27:33 GMT -5
"My what?" Bobbeh asked
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Post by Seryna on Jan 29, 2012 20:35:25 GMT -5
Holden cocked his head at Bobbeh. "You're a quiet one, aren't you." He laughed. "Look at my eyes," He states. he then slowly moves his hands where you can still see them while watching Holden's eyes.
"-peripheral vision is seeing from the corner of your eye."
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Post by Aeon The Phoenix on Jan 30, 2012 2:55:41 GMT -5
"So far, my district partner and the occupants of District 9." Conrad said casually. Alright Bobbeh didn't look like much of a fighter, but there were still plenty of ways to win in the Games without provoking a direct confrontation, and plenty of past Victors who had won that way too.
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Post by Seryna on Jan 30, 2012 2:57:49 GMT -5
Chisel made an interested noise; glancing over to where Vibrance was training.
"I'll run it to Vibrance," He states. "- but you seem all right. I won't go for you if you don't get in my way. If she's liking it; I'll let you know before the arena so we can form an alliance. Cool?"
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Post by Aeon The Phoenix on Jan 30, 2012 3:11:21 GMT -5
"Thank you. I won't go for you either." Conrad nodded appreciatively, declaring the closest you could get to a truce in the Hunger Games.
Of course, so far it was all just words. Whether the agreement would hold up once in the Games was another matter, but for Conrad's own part the words were indeed sincere.
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Post by Seryna on Jan 30, 2012 13:48:28 GMT -5
Chisel nodded in agreement. You wonder how soon he will speak with his district partner and if the decision will favor an alliance with you. Before you can ponder it further; you are led away by one of the instructors. The instructor demonstrates how to use hip tosses to knock an opponent away; a very easy way to get an opponent off balance. After a few moments of that; you were taught how to do a 'pick up'.
You lifted the instructor with a certain hold and then put him back down again. In the arena; you imagined that you would put him down with much more violence.
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Post by cobrawax on Jan 30, 2012 17:07:01 GMT -5
"Okay" Bobbeh said uncertainly, trying to follow the trainer around with his eyes.
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Post by Seryna on Jan 30, 2012 17:14:31 GMT -5
"Keep up the punching for the hand pads," Holden reminded, bringing up the pad a bit more slowly for Bobbeh to reach it. "Do you want to try speeding it up?"
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Post by cobrawax on Jan 30, 2012 17:36:38 GMT -5
"Sure whatever" Bobbeh said as he punched the pads.
Bobbeh rolled 6 dice to "Punch Pads" 4,9,4,5,4,10,7 (2 successes) Bobbeh rolled 6 dice to "Punch Pads" 4,5,6,7,10,3,2 (1 successes) Bobbeh rolled 6 dice to "Punch Pads" 5,9,6,4,10,2,5 (2 successes) Bobbeh rolled 6 dice to "Punch Pads" 4,9,3,7,2,2 (1 successes)
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Post by Seryna on Jan 30, 2012 19:53:18 GMT -5
"Great attitude," Holden remarked with a wry smile as he increased the speed that he moved his hands on Bobbeh. "Now I'm going to move around on you. Keep working on hitting the pads."
True to his word, Holden begin to weave around Bobbeh; forcing Bobbeh to pivot or turn to track Holden.
(-1 mod to hit)
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Post by cobrawax on Jan 30, 2012 19:58:47 GMT -5
Bobbeh tried to give the pad a good, hard punch
Bobbeh Ted rolled 5 dice to "Punch" 10,7,9,7,5,8 (3 successes)
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