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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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Kaguya Pekoyama I believe any sort of weapons training will be an improvement, as hand-to-hand combat was even less useful against the various monsters.
Kaguya Pekoyama But I certainly wouldn't mind learning other techniques for self-defense, if you are offering.

Kaguya Pekoyama I think you underestimate the effect a properly-wielded staff could have, much less a wooden sword.
Kaguya Pekoyama Perhaps I'll move on to actual swordsmanship afterward, but I believe this to be a good place to start.

Kaguya Pekoyama That is... certainly an understatement.

well, i did learn a bit of swordfighting from kendo w/ someone when we did those missions

not sure if he's available though

[ bc baren seems to be anywhere and everything AND sena would rather swallow sand than actually contact him, so ]

If you find anymore information, let me know.

I'm planning on learning how to defend myself as well.

Kaguya Pekoyama Many of those who have commented already have left helpful suggestions.
Kaguya Pekoyama It may take me a little while to get through them personally, but you may find something that fits what you are looking for in there.

Kaguya Pekoyama You were more forward-thinking than I, it seems.
Kaguya Pekoyama Do you recall that person's name?

I sure hope so.

After what happened last month, I really don't want to feel like I'm helpless again.

baren kaiyou
he's been gathering information from other groups so maybe if you give him some info, he might do something for you

just don't tell him i sent you or something

Jack Kelly I can see what you mean, but none of the answers we’ve come up with for it have felt right just yet.
Jack Kelly I’ve seen computer simulations, reincarnation, stuff like that, and none of it really explains what’s going on.
Jack Kelly And if it is brainwashing, you have to wonder how they’re doing it to affect the whole city, except for us. What makes us so special?

Kaguya Pekoyama It sounds like a good goal to aspire to.

Kaguya Pekoyama I don't think I have much in the way of information to offer, but I can see what happens.
Kaguya Pekoyama Thank you for the suggestion. I'll keep your name out of it if I do decide to contact him.

Kaguya Pekoyama Oh, I didn't mean that the other explanation was satisfactory, either.
Kaguya Pekoyama There's still holes in that theory, not the least of which is as you said: how would such a feat be accomplished?
Kaguya Pekoyama I just think that if we assume something crazy is to blame for the discrepancy, it's most likely that the other crazy things occurring are real.

It didnt get that bad before

Thank you, I really do intend on making myself better!

Do you want to learn how to fight as well?

Yasusada Yamato no you're definitely right about that
Yasusada Yamato it's just that kendo is pretty... not rigid, formal?
Yasusada Yamato and it's definitely meant for fighting people, not monsters
Yasusada Yamato but yes I can teach you some other stuff along with kendo. do you have any equipment?

Kaguya Pekoyama If things are escalating, that doesn't bode well for whatever will happen next.

Kaguya Pekoyama I already know karate, but I found hand-to-hand combat rather ineffective against the various monsters that were present.
Kaguya Pekoyama So I am hoping to expand my repertoire by learning how to wield a weapon as well, as that seems more promising.

Kaguya Pekoyama Not as of yet.
Kaguya Pekoyama I was first planning to assess what options were available for instruction, and then acquire the necessary supplies afterward.
Kaguya Pekoyama I will likely be purchasing some shortly, however.

Probably not

Its not all bad but

Be careful

Any weapons you're thinking about?

I was thinking of something similar myself, I don't think I can handle hand to hand combat!

Yasusada Yamato I have some stuff you can use if you don't mind secondhand
Yasusada Yamato I'm not sure my armor would fit you but I can at least give you a bokuto and a shinai

Kaguya Pekoyama I will. And the same goes for you as well.

Kaguya Pekoyama I was going to start with kendo, and then perhaps move on to swordplay after that.
Kaguya Pekoyama But we shall see what happens.

Kaguya Pekoyama I would not mind at all.
Kaguya Pekoyama It is very kind of you to offer to loan me your extra supplies.

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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.