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james buchanan barnes ([personal profile] counterstep) wrote in [community profile] returnjourneynet2022-03-15 08:15 pm

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we're getting a lot more inmates lately, now with some of us getting double bookings. seems like a really good time to start combat training/review. not sure who all has had even basic training, but i'd like to share what i know since fighting is one of the things i do best, and even on a simple level, self defense would be good. to avoid what happened with mr velvet. before he left us.

anyway, i've found and prepped a room down the hall from the pool. last door on the right. matted floors and walls. MWF at 8pm for an hour or so, based on the ship clock. we'll start with hand-to-hand and shift to simple weapons later on. if you've never fought before and aren't interested, i can separately prepare a defense-only regimen, but i'd have to know beforehand, so let me know.

best to wear your regular clothing too. yes, it's physical activity, and you'll definitely break a sweat, but i doubt the inmates are going to wait for you before attacking if they get the chance.


oh and if you're already familiar with fighting, then i could use a good sparring partner (or two). reading is fine, but i need my exercise.
nineteenfortyfive: (SCOTLAND)

[personal profile] nineteenfortyfive 2022-03-16 03:32 am (UTC)(link)
Suppose I can't always call you or James when I need muscle.
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[personal profile] dealwiththe 2022-03-16 03:40 am (UTC)(link)
I certainly don't mind being at the beck and call of a lady, and I'm sure James feels the same.

But no, we can't always be there.
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[personal profile] nineteenfortyfive 2022-03-16 04:04 am (UTC)(link)
[Another tell-tale pause.]

Fine.

If only to make you feel better.


[The things she does for Satan.]
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[personal profile] dealwiththe 2022-03-16 04:07 am (UTC)(link)
It will, thank you, Doctor Claire. 😇