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Ryu does some Boxing training

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Kiss and tell by You me at Six.

Butt bag
--Kakkou x2 (2 slot)
--Kunai x2 (1 slot)
--Shuriken x5 (1 slot)
--Concealed Mouth Ember x5 (1 slot)

Soft x1 (Chain Whip)

Training Weights x1 (B ranked)

Ryu positioned his feet so that his left foot was facing forward and his right one was behind it. He took a firm grasp of the bokken and raised it to his midsection his left hand was in front of his right on the weapon. He aimed the tip of the blade down to the opponent's knee high. And stopped moving as Ben walked around him checking his stance

[blue]“Great form Ryu your technique looks good your arms are in the right place so are your feet and the tip of the sword is at just the right high do you feel that you could defend from this position”[/blue]

[blue]“Now that you have learned how to defended, you will need to know how to attack. This is the third of the six stances that you are going to learn. You want to get in to a double axe-handle position. With your dominate hand near the bokken's apex, so right hand first and then your left one. This stance is used to optimize the user's initial strength and bodyweight for heavier sword strokes and counters. Your going to want to have your right foot first Now you have a go at it”[/blue]

Ryu adjusted his feet placing his right foot forward on to the firm mat, he then dragged his left on so that they approximately shoulder length apart. His foot was firmly planted on the padded floor. His training had been hard so he was starting to get tried but he choice to not give up, to not be a quitter no matter ho much he wanted to give up. He took a firm grip of the soft porous bokken his right hand above his left. He raised the weapon to his midsection and then up over his head ready to deliver a powerful blow at any time. His scenes where heighten to a abnormal level ready to obliterate any enemy that would come at him.

Ryu does some Boxing training

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Kiss and tell by You me at Six.

Butt bag
--Kakkou x2 (2 slot)
--Kunai x2 (1 slot)
--Shuriken x5 (1 slot)
--Concealed Mouth Ember x5 (1 slot)

Soft x1 (Chain Whip)

Training Weights x1 (B ranked)

The reason for this stance is to increase your punching range later when we use some punches in this stance you will notice the difference that it gives you. The only thing to bear in mind for you is when you have a boxing match that they can’t kick, knee or anything else other than punch. So you chin is going to be the main target

it was time for the gym to close a the men that had been training gathered they stuff to leave, some had showers others just left. Ryu when to go into the changing room but was stopped by Ben. [blue]“where do you think your going Ryu, I own the club so your going to stay and now that everybody else has left your going to do a bit of training with that sword of yours. Yes I have seen it before you ask and I'm pretty confident you don't know how to just it. So get it out and start training. ”[/blue] Ryu was quite surprised that Ben owned the club but even more so that he knew he couldn't use his sword properly. Ryu walked into the changing room and took of his gloves and hand wraps, then he picked up his katana and walked out

Ryu drew his katana it was a beautiful weapon, the scabbard was jet black even the tip the only part that wasn't completely black was the gold painting of a dragon that ran across the scabbard . The scabbard cord was the same blood red and tied in the standard way. The handle was black with gold highlights it was covered in a blood red braid underneath the braid was a gold dragon ornament. The sleeve was jet black with a delicate ornate patten which was enhanced with gold colouring . The guard depreciated a dragon in the clouds on one half was its body and on the other was its tail all of this was high lighted with a gold dry brush effect. The pommel of the sword had the dragons head on which was highlighted in a similar manor to that of the rest of the guard. The ferrule was a gold colour and a bout a inch long. When he pulled the blade out you could see that it wasn't normal it was covered in a wire which would be undoubtedly very sharp.

Ryu does some muay thai training

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Kiss and tell by You me at Six.

Butt bag
--Kakkou x2 (2 slot)
--Kunai x2 (1 slot)
--Shuriken x5 (1 slot)
--Concealed Mouth Ember x5 (1 slot)

Soft x1 (Chain Whip)

Training Weights x1 (B ranked)

[blue]“Now it’s time to use the technique I’m going to talk you thought the steps so that, you can get it perfect. The whole technique depends upon you shifting all of your weight on to your right foot as you take a step forward without this you won’t have any power. You feet hips and shoulders should all move together in a coordinated way so that you get the most power you can from the technique. You want to throw the tip of the elbow at the jaw or temple to really cause some damage, so let’s give it ago.”[/blue] After having taken the information on board, I move the right side of my forward shifting all of my weight on to it. As my foot touches the ground my hip, shoulder and elbow are just coming to the end of their movement. Striking what would have been the jaw with my elbows tip. [blue]“Great work there Ryu it looked flawless are you positive you’re new to this”[/blue]

[blue]“To defend against this deadly technique you must use the left arm to wipe the oncoming elbow attack other than this they is no defense other than get out of the way due to the force of the attack using your arms, as a shield isn’t a good idea. For the counter attack, you will need to throw your shin or knee to the right rib of the opponent. The reason for this is that it will again keep the opponent out of the striking range but this must be done quickly”[/blue]

[blue]“I think it would be a good idea to teach you how to box as well Ryu, as they is going to be times when it is easier to use your hands as oppose to your elbows, knees and feet also boxing will give you a in site into the discipline. So that if you ever fight a boxer you will have a better under standing of how to counter and what he is doing. As you have seen not all of the bags in the gym are purely for Muay Thai. Bags like the speed ball and double ended can be used for a number of contact sports.”[/blue]

Ryu does some muay thai training

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Kiss and tell by You me at Six.

Butt bag
--Kakkou x2 (2 slot)
--Kunai x2 (1 slot)
--Shuriken x5 (1 slot)
--Concealed Mouth Ember x5 (1 slot)

Soft x1 (Chain Whip)

Training Weights x1 (B ranked)

[blue]“Subsequently you’re going to what to raise your guard so that you’re not going to be knocked out, so elbows in tight to protect yourself at any time with your hands up by your jaw line; I want to see your chin tucked in at shoulder level with your eyes looking at the opponents upper abdominals.”[/blue] instructed Ben. I did as I was told first I moved my chin so that it was at shoulder height. Then I raised my gloves to protect my chin and face. Then I made making sure that my elbows close to my ribs. [blue]“Again that’s fantastic Ryu we want to have your arms like that so that you can guard yourself properly from shots to the body and face. Your chin being at shoulder height is really going to help you protect it and your eyes looking at the opponents upper abdominals lets you see any attack coming whether it be a high, mid or low one.”[/blue] Said Ben as he moved in front of me.

[blue]“Now to strike, this is where the damage is going to come from but it’s only going to work to the best of its abilities if you have the correct stance and guard which is why we don’t just rush in to this head first. Now you’re going to throw a right elbow to the opponent’s chin so first you want to twist your hips and shoulders to the right then quickly bend your inner wrist this will add to the speed and power, and release the elbow trying to strike with the tip of your elbow for maximum damage how does that sound?”[/blue] Ben asked rhetorically. I twisted by shoulders and hips to the right and when I felt that I was ready released by attack. I quickly pulled my wrist in as my elbow whipped around and would have struck Ben in the temple if he had been a few feet close

[blue]“Now I’m going to tell you how to defend and counter attack against this move. When your opponent is using this move, here is what to do as the boxer is facing his left while he attempts to deliver the front elbow strike, you can counter the attack by throwing your shin or his right knee to the boxer’s right rib depending on the range. Or alternatively, you can also hit the rib area using his left foot. The reason for this is that it will keep you out of their attack range.”[/blue]

Ryu does some muay thai training

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Kiss and tell by You me at Six.

Butt bag
--Kakkou x2 (2 slot)
--Kunai x2 (1 slot)
--Shuriken x5 (1 slot)
--Concealed Mouth Ember x5 (1 slot)

Soft x1 (Chain Whip)

Training Weights x1 (B ranked)

[blue]“After that you’re going to want to raise your hands into your standard guard, remember to keep your elbows close to your ribs and your fists close by your chin. Your chin should be tucked in and at shoulder height, with your eyes looking at the opponents upper abdominals.”[/blue] Ryu preformed what he had been told first he moved his eyes to look at upper abdominal height. After that he moved his chin down so it was shoulder height and tucked in. Then he raised his guard to protect his chin, keeping his elbows tucked in tight like he always did. [blue]“wonderful  Ryu you have your arms like that so that you can protect your jibs and chin, your chin being at shoulder level makes this easier and your eyes looking at the opponents upper abdominals lets you see any attack coming whether it be a high, mid or low one”[/blue]


[blue]“Now let’s run though the attack okay, first I’m going to need you to twist your left hip and shoulder back then launch your elbow forward to hit the opponents left ear, at same time I want you to use your left knee to strike the opponent’s ribs. As you do this keep twisting your body to the right this will add force to the knee.”[/blue] Ryu rotated back on his left hip pulling his shoulder. As soon as this was done, he released the power from the movement by throwing his elbow at nose height his knee as simultaneously came up to strike at the opponents ribs his body kept turning to add power to the technique. [blue]“that was awesome Ryu, you pulled that of to a T man, you sure are a fast learn if I put you in to a few fights I’m going to make a mint as your manager and trainer, so keep it up.”[/blue] Ben then stood with a smile on his face thinking about all the money he was going to make.  

Ryu does some muay thai training

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Kiss and tell by You me at Six.

Butt bag
--Kakkou x2 (2 slot)
--Kunai x2 (1 slot)
--Shuriken x5 (1 slot)
--Concealed Mouth Ember x5 (1 slot)

Soft x1 (Chain Whip)

Training Weights x1 (B ranked)

[blue]“Next you’re going to want to raise your guard remember you want your elbows tight in for the moment with your hands up by your jaw line, your chin should be tucked in with your eyes looking at the opponents upper abdominals.”[/blue] Ryu did as he was told first he moved his chin down so it was shoulder height. Then he raised his fists to protect his chin, making sure that his elbows were tucked in tight. [blue]“Great Ryu we want to have your arms like that so that you can protect your body and face, your chin being at shoulder level helps you protect it and your eyes looking at the opponents upper abdominals lets you see any attack coming whether it be a high, mid or low one.”[/blue] Ben once again copied his own instructions getting himself into the correct position.
 
[blue]“Now when you go to use the attack, you have to do it fast but for this training example we are going to do it t a nice slow speed okay. Like all techniques, his is going to come from your whole body not just your arms so the first step is to turn your hips and shoulders. Now you want to draw both elbows outwards from your ribs, making sure to point both hands at each other. Then exploded from your hips and shoulders bringing your first elbow to the opponents chin as soon as it lands twist the other way so that you hit them with the other one now you give it a go”[/blue]
 
Ryu pulled his left hip and shoulder back to the correct point so that he could explode with the added power it would give him. Then he raised his elbows out so that his hands where pointing at each other. As soon as he had done this, he twisted throwing his left elbow though the air at chin height as his body extended to ninety degrees he whipped his arm back and struck with the other one. Finally, he returned to his starting position with his guard raised up [blue]“fantastic Ryu that was really good your attack had great form and looked like it would have hit somebody clean on the chin which is what we wanted”[/blue]

Ryu does some muay thai training

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Kiss and tell by You me at Six.

Butt bag
--Kakkou x2 (2 slot)
--Kunai x2 (1 slot)
--Shuriken x5 (1 slot)
--Concealed Mouth Ember x5 (1 slot)

Soft x1 (Chain Whip)

Training Weights x1 (B ranked)

[blue]“so you want to have your lead foot forward and your rear one at a right angle”[/blue] Ryu nodded and did as was instructed placing the his left foot forward and the ball of his right foot at a ninety degree angle [blue]“that's to form a good base as you know so that you can attack and defend most moves with out it you wont be able to raise your leg to block or have enough balance to preform a move like this”[/blue]

[blue]“next you will need your chin tucked in at about shoulder hight, with your hands up in the defensive position the left hand slight in front of your right. Your elbows should be close to your ribs to protect them from kicks and knees”[/blue] Ryu adjusted his position so that his arms were close to his face his right hand on his jaw which was at shoulder hight, his left hand was slightly in front. [blue]“The reason of this is so that your chin is protected as a hit against this can knock you clean out, which is a bad thing as a extra defence you will have you hands protecting it and this position is also a good one for you to mount a attack as they are held high. As I said before the elbows will protect the ribs from knees and kicks”[/blue]

[blue]“Then you need to twist your hip and shoulders throw a right punch to the opponent's jaw at the same time fire a left knee into their ribs, give it a try”[/blue] Ryu took a deep breath and then twisted his shoulders and hips his body rotating before being launched forward at straight right punch going forward towards towards jaw level. A left knee is also fired at the floating ribs aiming to break them. [blue]“Great Ryu your form looks good, and you followed what I said to the letter, now the reason you throw a punch and a knee at the same time is, its harder to block if done fast people will block either the punch or the knee leaving the other to him. You throw them from different sides as it adds more power and helps you keep your balance”[/blue]