[Tai] Pekoms

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Re: Taijutsu with Nagato..

*Obito is mysteriously decapitated by an invisible entity*
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Select one of the following shinobi to be your instructor

Sanada Yukimura & Takeda Shingen (They're a two for one deal)
Momiji
Hanya Oniwaban
Ryu Hayabusa

 

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I can't really say no to a two-for-one deal.​

 

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You find yourself suddenly surrounded by a large vortex of flames that spiral through the dojo, erecting a the roar of a tiger. If the sudden flames didn't surprise you, it would certainly say something of your lack of astonishment for the random (which may not be so weird considering stupid shit happens around here all the time). The flames would make you sweat, as they continued to grow, however they maintained a safe radius around you.

A moment later you would notice the flames disperse almost as suddenly as they appeared. Sure enough, the dojo you once stood in was completely decimated with the exception of the tiles that you stood on. The entire field was scorched to a crisp, not even the bare trunks of the trees outside remained in the barren wasteland. As you stood in the wasteland, there was utter silence for a brief moment until a feint sound began to arise in the inner most recesses of your ear.

You noticed the sound descending from above and shortly, a small entity falling from the sky, getting larger and large as it fell. You'd soon be able to distinguish the falling entity as a man, clad in red samurai style armor with brown hair. The sound was also recognized as yelling as he fell to you. The young man fell hard onto the ground just inches before your feet.

"Yukimura you fool!" A strong voice roared from in front of you. A large man wearing similar style armor to the young man at your feet walked toward the two of you. He had a large red wig that covered his entire head, and framed his face. He had tiger stripped skin tight suit on his muscular body as he carried around a large battle ax with minimal effort.

"You nearly destroyed your own student with your carelessness!" The man scolded the young cub at your feet.

The young man sprung to his feet immediately with a spring of youth as he headed to the older man. He got on his knees and bowed "Your Lordship, please forgive me, I let my youthful spirit get the better of me. I was too careless!"

The large man lifted his pupil off the ground gently just before giving him a powerful bone shattering blow straight to the face, send his entire body, flying like a bullet past you as you watched in, what I sincerely hope is a O_O, expression. The large man sighed just before walking to you.

"Please forgive that young cub. Though he is an amazing warrior with the spirit of youth he still is very naive and careless. Allow me to introduce myself, I am Takeda Shingen of the Takeda Clan. A clan of mighty warriors. I was sent here to train you in the arts of hand to hand combat. However, I've decided to let this task be handled by my young apprentice Yukimura as he is more than capable of providing excellent guidance. How may I address you?"

 

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Ithnan, out of the blue, finds himself surrounded by flames. Quite shocked, he stands idly for a brief moment before activating his chakra sensing to establish what is in his vicinity. Sensing two fairly strong chakra masses approaching from above, he silently decides to assume a relaxed, but attentive stance, since the first thing he realized is that if the ninja had wanted him dead, he'd already be dead. It is only when the unidentified ninja land, that Ithnan comes to learn that they were to be his sensei for taijutsu, as he couldn't help but overhear the older man admonish the younger one for nearly destroying his "student. Once both men focus upon him, Ithan finally begins to speak."

"My dear sensei, you may address me as Ithnan-kun. For some time, I've been seeking out someone proficient enough in the field of taijutsu to teach me, little did I expect though, that'd I happen upon two capable ninja. If.. Yukimura, was it? If he doesn't kill me.. I think I can learn a great deal from you. Pleased to make your acquaintances."​

 

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Yukimura landed to his feet before you at a rather close range, invading your personal space somewhat. He had a serious look of determination and fire in his heart.

"Trust in me, I shall show you the ways of hand to hand just as my Lord Shingen taught me!" He exclaimed proudly. "Ehh, let me see..." Yukimura walked around you as he tried to compile his thoughts about how he should conduct his training.

He thought long and hard for a moment before springing back in front of you at that close personal space level with his previous expression.

"The first thing we do is meditation!" Yukimura said enthusiastically. He was close enough for you to feel the breath from his mouth, you could literally feel the words hitting you in the face just before he dropped to his butt, legs crossed. He wanted you to do the same and comply with him, which you did.

"Taijutsu is translated to 'arts of the body' however this is not to be taken at face value. In all martial arts you must strengthen mind and body for maximum effectiveness." Yukimura said. "Cleansing the mind unlocks the potential your body possess to allow for maximum effectiveness. Tell me my apprentice, what do you know of Mushin?"

 

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Substantially relieved to learn that he wouldn't be dying, at least for the time being, Ithnan couldn't help but grimace when the younger sensei overstepped his personal boundaries so casually. By the second time it happened, he just couldn't help but release an exasperated sigh, figuring that this would be a personal quick he'd just have to put up with. When Yukimura adopted a meditative pose, Ithnan complied, as he sensed important details were to soon be gleamed.

"I don't know anything of the term of Mushin, or what role it has. I can, however, understand the importance of meditation, as I have experience with T'ai chi ch'uan and Qigong; they utilize proper breathing/incorporate meditation.

Please grant me your wisdom."​

 

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"Mushin means 'No mind' it is the true mind of a warrior, it is imparative that you have it, that you understand its nature!" Yukimura exclaimed

"Mushin is a mental state where a shinobi separates their mind from their body in combat. If you're too busy thinking about what you have to do next, it'll be too late! You have to simply react as though you were breathing. A strong fighter achieves this state of mind, and perfects it to such a degree where their movements are not thought they are instinct. Only through focus, muscle memory, practice, much much practice will you ever achieve this state!"

Just after Yukimura spoke, he jumped into the air, avoiding the flat side of Shingen's large war ax. He landed a moment later just before he was hit in the stomach with the ax, sending him flying.

"Yukimura! You have yet to master this yourself you fool!" Shingen said.

Yukimura appeared at a blinding speed again, attacking Shingen with a flying kick "Your Lordship!"

Shingen side stepped Yukimura and swung a back fist, knocking him down to the ground. "Yukimura!"

Yukimura attempted to sweep Shingen "YOUR LORDSHIP!!!"

Shingen jumped in the air and landed on Yukimura's stomach "YUKIMURA!!!"

The energetic duo performed before you yet again. Despite the savagery of Shingen's blows to Yukimura, the young cub got up every time quicker than the last as if he hadn't been hit at all, though the bruises and marks on his body clearly showed he had. After a few moments, of attacking and yelling each other's name in what could only be described as ear shattering, Yukimura appeared before you again, standing with his broken and dented in areas and his body bruised.

"Stand my student, it's time for our next lesson!"

 

[Pekoms]

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Observing the interaction between his two sensei, Ithnan was at a loss of words to describe the egos he perceived. As Yukimura accrued more and more bodily harm from his bout with Shingen, Ithnan could only sit silently, impressed. When Yukimura approached Ithnan, he was overcome with a sense of intense dread when the battered man told him it was for his "next lesson", but stood as he was told, out of respect, and fear that saying "no" would lead to severe repercussions.

"S-Sir! Please don't cripple me!"​

 

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"Hahaha!" Shingen laughed as he slapped you on the back "Don't worry, you're still very young, you can't be crippled so easily!" He said, basically disregarding your pleas for them to go easy on you.

"Now then, I want you to explain to me what the centerline and also the relationship between Yin and Yang in taijutsu!" Yukimura instructed loudly.

 

[Pekoms]

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"Centerline? If you're not referring to center of balance, I haven't a clue! As for the significance of yin and yang, expressed through various martial arts, their coexistence is integral to such things as T'ai chi ch'uan and Qigong. The symbolic relevance is at least twofold when analyzing the latter form of martial arts. Most if not all forms of T'ai chi ch'uan are constructed around the notion of circles, and the gestures made throughout the procession of each form depicts as much. Also, there is the core component of balance between the differing parts: yin (dark) and yang (light), which infers stillness. The nature of yin and yang is directly applicable to the human body and expands upon the notion that everything in the universe is one, as well as the idea that stillness can generate movement (the opposite is true too).

Honestly, my understanding of such things is quite paltry, so I can't even begin to fathom the deeper meanings you're bound to know, and likely looking for. Please, elaborate to your heart's content (if you even have one @_@)! "​

 

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As Yukimura listened to your long winded explanation he had his eyes closed and scrunched together. Once you finished and asked for him to elaborate he quickly picked up his right fist and launched it with fury towards your face. The speed and power parted the air around his fist as he blatantly hit you square in the face knocking you several meters back on the ground.

Yukimura then walked over to you, standing above you with a scowl on his face. "Did you notice the balance of both yin and yang in my movement?!" Yukimura asked "Let me explain it to you. Every movement you do possess Yin and Yang. Defense and offense, push and pull!

When you punch, you use yin to load you fist to create potential, then you release with yang exerting that power and speed. In your release you also counter your movements by moving your hips and shoulder and upper body, opposite your attacking hand, back! This is the concept of fa jin. Every action has another action counterbalancing. You retreat as you advance, you attack as you defend!"

Yukimura then released another punch, this time into your solar plexus which would knock the breath out of you and toss you back a few more meters.

"That was your solar plexus! It's in the center of your body. What is also in the center of your body is; the crown of the head, the center of your forehead also known as the mind's eye, the eyes, the nose, carotid arteries, larynx, throat, heart, xiphoid process, lungs, bladder, groin, inner thighs, calves, top of the feet. This is your centerline! This is the single greatest target and most vulnerable area any fighter can take advantage of! If you leave your centerline open you are essentially giving your opponent victory!!"

Yukimura went for one more strike, this one, aimed at your throat, the power in his strike was no different from before, if this one hits you, you'd surly be rendered unconscious at the very least...

 

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Ithnan, taken completely by surprise, can only attempt to persevere through the pain induced by his sensei's blows. After the first blow, he is left lying on the ground with his hands covering his face. Willing himself, through sheer determination to stand, he is just as quickly sent flying again, when Yukimura lands a direct blow to his solar plexus. As he sees Yukimura go for yet another blow, this time aimed towards his throat, Ithnan instinctively blocks the blow with his left arm (raising it and sweeping it to the left). In counterbalancing his movements, his right shoulder moves forward in correspondence with his hip's shifting and he doesn't hesitate to aim a punch towards sensei's solar plexus, with the blow's force being compounded by the momentum already occurring.​

"W-Why? You're definitely strong, but I have to wonder if you're a greater fan of sadism than taijutsu. >_>"​

 

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With his punch blocked and you coming in to unleash a counter, Yukimura reacts by simply bringing his left hand to smack your fist down and to the outside of his body, hitting you with little force to your wrist. Your power is exerted and focused in your thrusting linear movement. Changing the direction suddenly wouldn't require much force and would. Yukimura then took a step back and looked at you with a smile and gleam in his eye.

"Excellent work, you really pick up quickly!" Yukimura exclaimed. "Every defense gives the opprotunity to attack, it is only a matter of finding where that opprotunity is and figuring out when to exploit it! Fantastic work Ithnan-kun!"

 

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His counter halted by Yukimura, Ithnan straightens his stance, before making an inquiry.

"That's great. Really, really great. So, dare I ask what's next?" z.z​

 

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"That is up to you!" Yukimura said. "Do you want to take a little sparing break or continue right on to the training?"

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Practice in various forms of Freeform or learning some techniques?

 

[Pekoms]

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"Hmm.. It sounds rash, but I'd like to continue the training. Once I have a firm grasp of the techniques, I'd like to spar.
Teach me everything you know! Then, and only then, will you be able to see your student surpass the master! Right!?!"​

 

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"Ahahahahahah!" Shingen laughed as you made your claim.

"That's the spirit! I love your enthusiasm! So then we'll begin with some basics." Yukimura took a stance with the left side of his body forward, chambering his right palm. The palm was chambered normally.

"Three strikes!" He stepped forward as he released his palm downward at a diagonal angle toward the ground, he then continued using his left this time and shot an upward facing palm strike and then ending with one more palm straight palm strike, directed toward the solar plexus.

"If you think similar to how the Hyuuga's rely mostly on open handed strikes you will understand the concept of the open palm strikes. The targets I want you to focus on are the dantien or abdomen, the solar plexus, and underneath the chin. Now then, attack!" Yukimura commanded as he left himself wide open for you to attack him with the three palm strikes.

 

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Having intently studied Yukimaru's brief sequence of actions, Ithnan recites their order and form in his head before trying. For his first action, Ithnan opens both of his hands and proceeds to bring his right palm down in a diagonal descent, followed by a rising, second palm strike with his left hand. To finish off the sequence of events, Ithnan once again strikes with his right palm, but aims directly towards the solar plexus and with much more force invested behind it.​

How was that, sensei?​

 

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Yukimura took a solid stance for your attacks. Once you began he stood his ground barely moving a few inches back from the light weight strikes. On your final strike, Yukimura released his own forward thrusting palm, to meet yours. the difference was that he released all his power into it, pushing your hand out of the way and lunching right into your solar plexus knocking you back several feet.

"Unacceptable!" Yukimura said as he walked over to you. "As my Lordship has said to me many times, you fight how you train!"

"That's right Yukimura...Young man understand that if you never test the limits of your power you will become weak and half hearted in your techniques. Do not be afraid to unleash your power, to unleash your youth in a bustling display of power! All your techniques must be fierce! Take him down with your downward strike, lift him off the ground as you thrust upward, and send him flying back with your final strike!"

"Your Lordship!!" Yukimura released a smoldering flame induced punch right to the cheek of Shingen. The large man slid back several feet, but was not knocked down.

He returned the favor with a the same attack which seemed to create the roar of the tiger from the pressure of the wind, causing Yukimura to go flying several meters back. "YUKIMURA!!"

Yukimura appeared before you yet again just as quickly as he was sent flying. "Now then, do it again!"

 

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Having intently studied Yukimaru's brief sequence of actions, Ithnan recites their order and form in his head before trying. For his first action, Ithnan opens both of his hands and proceeds to bring his right palm down in a diagonal descent, followed by a rising, second palm strike with his left hand. To finish off the sequence of events, Ithnan once again strikes with his right palm, but aims directly towards the solar plexus, with each blow containing as much force as he can muster.