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Kaguya Pekoyama
9/3 near Recolle
Following the events of the last month, I've chosen to take up kendo to further my self-defense skills. Does anyone have any recommendations on good instructors in the city, or know anyone that I might be able to spar with?

Any leads are appreciated.

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Jack Kelly Kendo... That's for swords, right?
Jack Kelly Think you could let me know if you find anyone? I've been meaning to learn more about swordfighting since we got back.

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Kaguya Pekoyama Yes. Mostly wooden swords, I believe, but my understanding is that it's very similar techniques to traditional swordplay.
Kaguya Pekoyama And of course. I'll let you know if I find anything that seems suitable.

Jack Kelly That should be just what I'm looking for, then. Thanks for the help.
Jack Kelly I'd offer to be a sparring partner, too,
but I'm brand new at this stuff, so I don't think I'll be all that good at it yet.

Kaguya Pekoyama That is all right. You shouldn't push yourself beyond your limits.
Kaguya Pekoyama I've studied alternate forms of martial arts before, which is why I figured I could learn by doing if necessary.

Fiacre Lachance Ah, I know a kendo instructor!
Fiacre Lachance His name is Kurogane, he's really really tall and kind of grumpy looking but he's really super sweet inside, so don't let that fool you ;)
Fiacre Lachance He runs a kendo dojo here in the city!

Kaguya Pekoyama That sounds precisely like what I am looking for.
Kaguya Pekoyama Would you happen to know the name of the dojo, by any chance?

Fiacre Lachance It's called Red Dragon!
Fiacre Lachance I would say 'tell him that Fai sent you ' but to be honest he'd probably shut the door in your face if you did that (◠‿◠✿)

kendo, huh?

[he wonders if she's japanese too...]

not a bad idea, but it might not be good enough for all the threats.

Kaguya Pekoyama I take it you aren't one of his favored pupils?
Kaguya Pekoyama But thank you for the lead. I'll have to look into the Red Dragon dojo, then.

Kaguya Pekoyama I'll admit there are other reasons for my interest as well, but increasing my skills with weaponry is one of the main ones.
Kaguya Pekoyama What would you recommend instead?

Fiacre Lachance Haha no, I've never studied kendo! I met Kurogane a while back but it wasn't at the dojo. I fight with a staff, actually!
Fiacre Lachance Mostly I'm joking, but I kind of suspect he thinks I'm really annoying (◡‿◡✿)

Kaguya Pekoyama Ah, I see.
Kaguya Pekoyama Still, it would make you a good friend to recommend his business all the same.

Fiacre Lachance Aw, I hope so!
Fiacre Lachance Also you could try my friend Kenta if you're looking for someone to spar with? He's looking for a dojo too, so I directed him to Kurogane as well! I get the feeling Kenta's really good though so maybe not until you've studied for a while :)

Kaguya Pekoyama Oh, I have no illusions of being able to win against anyone.
Kaguya Pekoyama Even losing to a talented kendoka could provide valuable instruction, I imagine.

Fiacre Lachance Ah, I guess that's probably true!
Fiacre Lachance In that case, you can get ahold of Kurogane here and Kenta here!

Kaguya Pekoyama I will make a note of those for the near future.
Kaguya Pekoyama Thank you again for the help. It is much appreciated.

Jack Kelly Oh, yeah? Which ones?
Jack Kelly I'm new to this whole fighting-for-my-life thing, so I'm taking notes.
Jack Kelly But hey, I remember someone saying there was a training club going on. Maybe you could find a sparring partner there?

Kaguya Pekoyama Predominantly karate. My parents own a dojo, so I've been instructed in it from a young age.
Kaguya Pekoyama I don't think I've come across this training group before, but that is a good idea. I'll have to look into it.

Fiacre Lachance No problem at all!
Fiacre Lachance I hope it works out well for you, whatever you decide to do :)

Jack Kelly Ah, yeah, that's the way to do it.
Jack Kelly If I'm remembering right, I heard about it around the university. It was supposed to be some big secret, run by a guy named Dante here on the network, but Retrospec knew about it,
so it's not so secret anymore.
Jack Kelly I've never been, so I don't know what it's like, but it might be a good place to start looking.

Kaguya Pekoyama I wish I could say I was surprised. They seem to have a way of knowing these things.
Kaguya Pekoyama But I will keep an eye out for this Dante for more information, then.

Theres a dojo
A lot of us practice there if you want to join
Id spar with you too

Kaguya Pekoyama Is this the Red Dragon dojo, or another?
Kaguya Pekoyama I appreciate the offer of sparring, as well. How long have you studied kendo?

Utsuki dojo
I dont practice kendo

[Tatsuma... words. You should use them more.]

But i can still spar

Kaguya Pekoyama Ah, my apologies if I was unclear.
Kaguya Pekoyama I am primarily looking to practice my kendo skills. I already have hand-to-hand sparring partners at my home dojo.

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Kaguya Pekoyama 9/3 near Recolle
Following the events of the last month, I've chosen to take up kendo to further my self-defense skills. Does anyone have any recommendations on good instructors in the city, or know anyone that I might be able to spar with? Any leads are appreciated.