[ Bela replies, copying him by turning sideways. She feels some apprehension at Carver coming for her, but she isn't going to learn otherwise.
After that, Bela steels herself up and raises the baton in front of her body to shield herself from his attack, preparing to sidestep away if it doesn't work. ]
[ It's under the table, technically, but Carver likes the work more often than he doesn't. It's familiar. Reflexive. Comforting, in a distant sort of way.
He inclines his head slightly. ]
Let's finish with the baton first. See where you're at. I'll show you a couple more blocks and then we'll drill with them. Make sure you've got it down.
[ Carver just nods, rolling his shoulders as well. ]
All right. We're going to do a drill now. I'll show you two blocks. When you're ready, I'll swing for you twice. You'll block. Then we'll build it up to three, then four. Good?
[ Bela sounds confident when she speaks, wanting to continue to do well with the training. It might take her a couple of tries, but he's been patient with her and it's something that she appreciates. ]
[ That gets her a faint smile. He likes her energy, the way she doesn't back down even when she's learning something new. And so he moves for her. Not at full speed - not yet - but the blows he aims are hard and solid. ]
[ This may be her first real test and Bela doesn't want to fail it.
The blocks he showed her minutes before are clear in her head and when he goes for the first attack, she uses the overhand block. The second blow, Bela shields herself. ]
[ Thing is, this is fun. Not a lot of things are. Carver's grin only widens, and he swings for her again. A little faster this time, to see how she'll react. He's ready to pull the blows in case she doesn't counter, but he has a feeling he won't need to. ]
[ This time around, Bela is more prepared for his swings and deflects them like he taught her. She thinks she could probably do it with a little more finesse, but that should come with practice.
Bela is also slightly out of breath, though she is still smiling. The rush of adrenaline feels good. ]
[ It doesn't come as a surprise that he'll push her, but it's part of the training. Bela grits her teeth as she exerts herself, blocking Carver's swings.
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He shifts his stance, turning sideways. ]
First block is like this. Don't let them catch your wrist. You turn like I am, you minimize the target you present. I'm going to swing for you now.
[ And then he does, just to see how she'll react. He's careful enough to pull back if he needs to. ]
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[ Bela replies, copying him by turning sideways. She feels some apprehension at Carver coming for her, but she isn't going to learn otherwise.
After that, Bela steels herself up and raises the baton in front of her body to shield herself from his attack, preparing to sidestep away if it doesn't work. ]
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Good. If you block, then you want to repost - it redirects the momentum, and you can take advantage of it. Fight smart, not harder, you know?
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Yeah. Makes sense to me. Especially if I don't want to exhaust myself either in trying to take my opponent down.
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[ He grins. Carver had a feeling she'd pick it up fast. ]
Simple is best. Learn a move, get it reflexive, and know how to apply it. That'll put you above the average idiot you run into.
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[ Bela returns the grin. ]
I think I'd also like to know a few basic hand-to-hand defense moves. Which is why I signed up with Scott. I'd gladly learn from you though.
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[ It's old hat by this point. He's trained others before. ]
I've been working with Scott too. Taking some of his students.
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[ Scott seemed like a reasonable sort, from what little she knew about him. ]
Did you want to give it a try now or continue with the baton training?
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[ It's under the table, technically, but Carver likes the work more often than he doesn't. It's familiar. Reflexive. Comforting, in a distant sort of way.
He inclines his head slightly. ]
Let's finish with the baton first. See where you're at. I'll show you a couple more blocks and then we'll drill with them. Make sure you've got it down.
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[ Bela does a couple of shoulder rolls to loosen up before her focus is sharp once again. Willing to learn with enthusiasm. ]
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All right. We're going to do a drill now. I'll show you two blocks. When you're ready, I'll swing for you twice. You'll block. Then we'll build it up to three, then four. Good?
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[ Bela sounds confident when she speaks, wanting to continue to do well with the training. It might take her a couple of tries, but he's been patient with her and it's something that she appreciates. ]
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First block.
[ He demonstrates. Overhand. ]
Second.
[ Lower, shielding the body. ]
Now I'll swing for you.
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Alright Carver. Come at me.
[ Still confident. ]
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The blocks he showed her minutes before are clear in her head and when he goes for the first attack, she uses the overhand block. The second blow, Bela shields herself. ]
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[ Carver grins at her. ]
Now we’ll do it again. Point is to get it reflexive.
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Bela is also slightly out of breath, though she is still smiling. The rush of adrenaline feels good. ]
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[ She's holding her ground, keeping pace. Not perfect, but then nobody is the first time. Carver grins. ]
Again.
[ And he swings for her. Still not full speed, but building up closer to it. ]
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He's getting faster, Bela notices. So she gives it her all to defend his attacks. ]
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Then she takes a breath. ]
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[ He twirls the baton, less to show off and more to keep his wrist loose. ]
You're doing well. Again.
[ And then he swings. ]
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