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Dec 21, 2010 21:25:46 GMT -5
Post by Reven on Dec 21, 2010 21:25:46 GMT -5
"If I recall correctly, Sokan is a principal of lightsaber combat that uses the environment to gain a tactical advantage over an opponent. From what I can tell, it uses soresu to create an unbeatable defense and Ataru to move around the environment and send quick strikes at the opponent's vitals" said Reven after he took a second to think about what he read on sokan.
"Does this have anything to do with me attempting to get behind you to strike your back?" asked the young hapan knowing full well that what he just did would never work in a fight. But what puzzled him was the fact that shii-cho had no footwork, so why would he want to talk about sokan?
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Dec 23, 2010 12:47:16 GMT -5
Post by kozeph on Dec 23, 2010 12:47:16 GMT -5
"Clever as a book ain't ya?" Takumi peep in after Reven made a very complete anwser.
"As you said Sokan is all about using the world around you... but you don't need to be an expert on Soresu or Ataru to use the principles of Sokan" Takumi twisted his wrist and with his minimun power in the force managed to make one very crate that was dragged between himself and Reve. The former Jedi proceeded to jump using the box as a step and while in the air Takumi made a great vertical slash in a attempt to push his padawan back.
"Use the force, that is your greatest ally... When you cannot go around your opponent or when ever he is out of reach use the force... use the world" Takumi spoke, if Reven could understand the full meaning of the words the former Jedi was telling him, Reven abilities would go beyond what he could dream.
A great swordmans is not only a master of the blade but a master of his mind, with unpararell creativity and one that did not rely on only one tool, but was willing to use everything at his disposal.
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Dec 23, 2010 19:07:30 GMT -5
Post by Reven on Dec 23, 2010 19:07:30 GMT -5
"Well I have always been fast when it came down to reading and understanding books" said Reven after Takumi made a comment that he was just as clever as a book. Takumi would then explain to Reven that one didn't need to be a master of Soresu or Ataru to learn it. Then a crate was suddenly moved between the two and Takumi used the box as a step as he jumped into the air and threw a vertical slash.
As he saw the slash coming, Reven quickly jumped to his right to avoid the slash as he knew full well that he couldn't compete with Takumi head on in terms of strength. Once Takumi landed, he explained to Reven that the Force is his creates ally and to use the Force to get around his opponent by affecting the world.
"That's easy for you to say. I need to use all of my concentration just to lift up my lightsaber" said Reven bitterly. He couldn't help but feel a bit impatient with his progress at times since he was still learning the basics, though he never told Taku any of this since he was thankful to have someone who was actually willing to teach him the ways of the Force despite his age.
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Dec 26, 2010 12:46:30 GMT -5
Post by kozeph on Dec 26, 2010 12:46:30 GMT -5
Takumi laughed hard again "Without practice then you wont get anywhere... I'd say patience but thats not something I'd say" he shruged "Thats too Jedi like for me"
Takumi walk back giving the signal for Reven to start attacking again "Then consider this... more than anything your best weapon is your head, out think your opponent, lead him to where you have the advantage, the force provides more opportunities but your head is what will give you the lead"
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Dec 26, 2010 18:48:01 GMT -5
Post by Reven on Dec 26, 2010 18:48:01 GMT -5
"Well you did get most of your training from Jedi, so I wouldn't completely abandon their teachings" said Reven after Takumi told him that patience was too Jedi for him. Takumi would then tell him that his best weapon is his head as he made a gesture signaling Reven to attack him. Tightening his grip on the purple blade lightsaber, Reven brought the weapon over his head before bringing it down towards Takumi's head with all of his strength behind it. This move would then be followed by a basic slash at his right arm followed by a sudden thrust at Takumi's gut.
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Dec 31, 2010 18:30:49 GMT -5
Post by kozeph on Dec 31, 2010 18:30:49 GMT -5
"Yeah what ever" Takumi said pushing Reven words away drawing his lightsaber back to life.
As the young boy charged in for the master, Takumi smiled. "Guess I'll have to drill this lesson to ya" the former Jedi thought and with a flick of his wrist used his telekinetic skill made another little crate fly between both duelist. Reven blow cut the crate in half quite easily but he lost time allowing the former Jedi to shoot a short kick in Reven thigh hopefully he was fast enough to dodge it or he would loose his balance.
Takumi then parried Reven counter attack while he smiled at Reven sudden thrust which the forme Jedi simple parried upward. Takumi then changed the offensive delivering a downward slash across Reven body followed by three thurst. "Best be getting on yar toes boy, Its gonna get a bit more hard from now on"
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Jan 18, 2011 18:50:29 GMT -5
Post by Reven on Jan 18, 2011 18:50:29 GMT -5
After Reven's lightsaber blade sliced the crate into two pieced, Takumi hit Reven's thigh with a short kick causing him to tumble forward. Reven did his best to quickly regain his balance, but when he finally did, he saw Takumi's green blade going for a downward slash, so he quickly brought the purple blade up to block it. When the two blades clashed, Reven's weak body couldn't hold the blade lock for long so he backed away right before Takumi thrusted his lightsaber blade at him. Reven would then quickly parry the three thrusts away from his body and proceeded to going on the offensive with barrage of multiple diagonal slashes at his body.
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Feb 6, 2011 18:53:15 GMT -5
Post by kozeph on Feb 6, 2011 18:53:15 GMT -5
Takumi smiled and began parrying Reven's attacks in a fluid motion away from his body. Using diagonal motions it was easy to mirror Reven attacks and parry the slashes away, after the seventh time the sabers connected Takumi saw an opening and went for the offensive again.
The former Jedi made a downward slash and then make a quick "x" to brake any chance of a counter attack, then Takumi's lightsaber arced forward in a thrust for Reven chest before splitting into a slash once it was blocked or parried.
While Reven was busy countering Takumi attack, the Jedi took the oportunity to slam his freed hand into Reven chest.
"Start using your body and head boy!"
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Feb 7, 2011 14:19:38 GMT -5
Post by Reven on Feb 7, 2011 14:19:38 GMT -5
When Takumi made the downward slash, Reven quickily parried the blow knowing full well that he wouldn't be able to compete with the large man head on after the last time he blocked a similar strike just a few seconds ago. After that, Takumi made a sudden "x" shaped motion with his blade which forced Reven to back away only to see the green blade thrusted towards him. He would then parry the attack which was followed by a slash which Reven quickly blocked. When the two blades of light touched each other, their was a loud crackled as Takumi sent his foot into Reven chest causing him to fall to onto his back. As Reven looked up at the large man, he told him to start using his head and his hands.
Reven would then get onto his feet as fast as he could and once he did that, he started to start off his assault with another barrage of diagonal strikes that were mainly aimed at the upper body. As he did this, Reven would send his foot towards the large mans legs. If the physical attack were to hit him, Reven would yelp in pain and dropped his lightsaber as he quickly hopped away with on leg. The reason being is that due to his inexperience with hand to hand combat, the part of the foot that touched Takumi would by his big toe, instead of the ball of his foot.
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Feb 9, 2011 23:48:43 GMT -5
Post by kozeph on Feb 9, 2011 23:48:43 GMT -5
Takumi smiled as the boy came back up and started attacking him. The pattern was simple again, easy to read and as Takumi expected Reven moves indicated that he was consciously trying to distract the former jedi so he could sneak a kick or another attack to catch Taku by surprise.
The kick came soon enough, an amateurish kick which was countered simply by rising his leg and shifting his stance slightly to the right. making the potential kick mostly harmless. Takumi nearly bursted into laughter when he felt the big toe try to dig into the former Jedi extremely powerful muscle.
Takumi de-activated his lightsaber and covered his mouth so he would keep his smile in check.
"Boy, never use your toes for a kick, you'll likely brake them, use the plant or the upper part of your feet, I'll hurt less and if you want to be successful try aiming for the joints, behind the knee or the flesh backside of the elbow, those are sensitive spots"
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Feb 18, 2011 16:23:53 GMT -5
Post by Reven on Feb 18, 2011 16:23:53 GMT -5
As Takumi covered his mouth, Reven continued hopping around in pain shouting some obscenities in the process. Eventually, the pain became slightly alleviated and numb allowing Reven to at least stand and when he did put his foot on the ground, Takumi told him that he shouldn't have used his toes in the tick. Instead, he should use the upper part of the foot and he also told him that he should aim for the joints for a successful kick.
"Don't some kicks aim for the stomach?" asked Reven as he started to wiggle his toes to get some feeling back into his numb toes.
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