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Johnny Lawrence ([personal profile] strikefirster) wrote in [community profile] deernet2022-04-07 12:10 pm

2nd Strike | Video | UN: 1stStrike | KARATE WAR BEGINS

[ The feed opens to show Ozpin within the sitting room of his manor in Gaze, hands folded over his filigreed walking cane. The glow of the moon combines with his overwrought wallpaper to make the background luridly green. He smiles thinly over his tinted glasses; he seems tense about something offscreen. ]

Good afternoon, everyone. I recognize it has been some time since I last discussed my services on this network... and so I wish to put out a call once again. For those who wish to hone their skills in combat, my name is Professor Ozpin, and I am glad to welcome students new and old.

As it happens, I have met with [ and here's an obvious flicker of annoyance ] several other combat instructors in town, and we have devised an event which all might enjoy. [ He turns his attention to the right, and the camera pans with him, to another silver-haired man. ]

Thank you, Professor Ozpin. [ He nods, turning back to look at the camera with a warm smile. ] Hello, everyone. I'm Terry Silver.

We'll be holding a martial arts tournament with both armed and unarmed divisions. We hope to hold it sometime in May, just for some friendly competition and a bit of motivation to learn and improve your self-defense skills.
[ Will it stay friendly? Probably not. ]

All three of us will be offering lessons separately, and if you're a teacher with at least one student you can sign your own school up as well.

[ He looks to his right, clenching his teeth as he tries not to look too annoyed with Johnny. ] Anything you'd like to add, Sensei Lawrence?

[ Johnny moves in front of the two men who tower over him so he’s the prime focus of the feed from here on out. ]

Listen up, nerds.

This tournament is going to have some ground rules for anyone who wants to participate.

Rule number 1: No powers, magical bullshit, or any other crap like that. A real badass doesn’t need those in a fight. He- Or she beats the crap out of her opponent with their own two hands or a weapon in this case.

Rule number 2: These fights aren’t an all out brawl. This is going to be a test of skills. You’ll be awarded points in a match. You need three points to win. You’ll be awarded points for a clean hit to the head or body.

Rule number 3: No murder. This should go without fucking saying. We’re here to kick ass and take names. A real winner knows when he’s won.

And finally- Now, Paul!


[ The camera shifts slightly as a human-sized stuffed ninja wearing a “Super Awesome Ninja School” t-shirt is thrown into frame. Johnny leaps up and kicks it in the chest and out of frame before landing on the ground in one solid motion. ]

This is an open challenge to any of the other combat schools looking to start up. Next month, be there or be square.

[OOC: Green font is Ozpin, Blue is Terry, Red is Johnny.

More info on this player plot can be found here! ]
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[personal profile] alternia_strength 2022-04-07 04:26 pm (UTC)(link)
Excellent! Exceptional! I approve of this plan whole-heartedly. A test of combative skills and the STRENGTH of fellow residents will be a bracing, fitting and appropriate use of our temporal allotments! I look forward to demonstrating the potency of my species.

...

Hmmm. I cannot believe I am about to say this, but some of our species are physically more endowed than the human species. In order for this strife to be purely equilateral and even-handed, is it possibly necessary to reduce the physical might of a potential participant? If so, I may look into the exact methodology to enable temporary reduction in physical capacities to so-called 'human' levels.

[Sorry about this guy's abuse of vocabulary. This sweaty idiot liked to hear himself talk.]
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[personal profile] violetlies 2022-04-07 04:35 pm (UTC)(link)
[Kokichi peered forward on his screen, bemused.] How in-ter-estiiiiing~! This is a real beat-'em-up brawl...hm, hm. Okay! So. You three all said you're taking new students, yes?

...And from the looks of things, there might be one more.

[How petty. Petty and kind of hilarious.]

As someone not affiliated with any school yet, but willing to learn, what's the sales pitch here? What do you have over the other guys? Sell me on why your fighting is the best and why you're gonna totally wreck the other guys up, gents! This may be great for me, and may be great for other potential students!
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[personal profile] terriblepurpose 2022-04-07 05:00 pm (UTC)(link)
[Paul gives Johnny two thumbs up, mouthing 'Very badass, sensei!' It's important to try to operate in the appropriate spirit of things.]
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[personal profile] retsuden 2022-04-07 05:15 pm (UTC)(link)
[ He was going to completely ignore the official announcement, but GOD DAMMIT, JOHNNY. ]

... You made a shirt.

[ You can tell how much he loves it from the tone of voice. AKA not at all. ]

At least you dropped the dojo.
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[personal profile] kyley_b 2022-04-07 05:28 pm (UTC)(link)
[Yeah, he can't help but be smiling at this, and it's the first time he's done so in a while. He manages not to cackle wildly somehow.]

Holy shit, dude.

I mean, uh. You all look like amazing teachers. Totally. But...

Fuck yeah, Cobra Kai!
expertonshutters: (But I'll kneel down)

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[personal profile] expertonshutters 2022-04-07 06:04 pm (UTC)(link)
[There's the announcement. Hayato will chime in before things get too out of hand in the comments since, well, he knows what all of you are like by now. Still, he's pretty excited about the tournament! This place could use somewhere to aim all that aimless, chaotic aggression everyone seems to have. Ah, how nostalgic.]

To continue off from what Johnny's said, there will be rules, and there will be a referee. Ichimonji Hayato at your service. You can expect both unbiased fair judging and extremely accurate calls. I have a long history with martial arts and personally hold a Fifth Degree black belt in Karate and a Sixth Degree in Judo.

I also can't be bribed and if you start something with me, you will wholly and utterly regret it. So lets all get along, yeah?

Good luck to everyone competing!
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[personal profile] verrostet 2022-04-07 06:08 pm (UTC)(link)
I'd like to hear more about the weapons category. What is or isn't allowed?
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[personal profile] imaglyphwitch 2022-04-07 06:27 pm (UTC)(link)
[In the back of her mind, Luz had to tell herself that despite her inclination toward magic, she needed to be strong and fast too, and that meant having to trained. Of the three presented, and they all had their assets, her answer was pretty swift].

Ozpin? When is your school meeting next?

[She might (will) even get swept up in this whole thing, since it seemed the best way to see other people's skills. Plus, wouldn't Rose be a part of this too? She could cheer her on]!
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[personal profile] brushy 2022-04-07 06:36 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh, how delightful. You lot remind me of Onigiri Sensei. He taught me what I know and had three dojos, last I’ve seen of him.

Good luck to all of you. I’d love to watch.
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[personal profile] bookbrawler 2022-04-07 07:33 pm (UTC)(link)
[Jake, having been one that has lived his formative years through the eighties, and also has trained at the hands of the Monkey King in his universe, is beyond hype at this tournament.

Even though she's not a cobra, his rattlesnake omen is perched around his neck, mostly out of stylistic choice than anything else. If seen closely, she is rolling her eyes quite a bit.]


Hell yeah! I'll be fightin' for Terry Silver's side, so bring it on! I look forward to a fair tournament with good sportsmanship.

[He is a very kind and gentle Librarian. But also. He loves fighting so much.]

Then again, is it really fair when we're obviously going to win, so...
adaine: (so dark it ain't so dark)

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[personal profile] adaine 2022-04-07 07:40 pm (UTC)(link)
To whoever is the authority over these matters.

Would it be possible for me to try lessons with both Professor Ozpin and Professor Silver and decide which to go with for the tournament?

I'd like some martial training, as I'm much weaker magically than I used to be. Though more specifically I'd like to train with a sword, since that's my new arcane focus, and my strength stat isn't enough to properly utilize it to it's highest efficiency.

Thanks!
-Adaine Abernant
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[personal profile] asas 2022-04-07 08:15 pm (UTC)(link)
[ that's a super awesome ninja school t-shirt. that is an invitation. that is also a threat. the rooster crowing too loudly kind. oh something so great is firing up in him, oh how he's missed this—

never did he think that it would come from martial arts and not his beloved volleyball. ]


are you looking down on us?
expertonshutters: ghosthotel (So take my flesh)

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[personal profile] expertonshutters 2022-04-07 08:58 pm (UTC)(link)
Trying to bring a gun to a karate fight, Miss Tanya?
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[personal profile] alternia_strength 2022-04-07 09:43 pm (UTC)(link)
Strength inhibition is probably something that I can expound upon with my own technical expertise. Probably. Maybe. I have a lunar cycle to attempt the feat regardless.

[And a certain someone had a month to ask some other someones if it was possible!]

What I believe I will require most is someone who can properly adjudicate if the measure taken equates to legitimate fairness. As you indicate, there are going to be some whose capacities require their own brackets, and we are demonstrating skill, not potence.

I enjoy a challenge.
adaine: (i'm tired and angry. someone should be)

[personal profile] adaine 2022-04-07 09:48 pm (UTC)(link)
[Yeah, she can tell.]

I assumed as much. Thank you.
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[personal profile] verrostet 2022-04-07 09:54 pm (UTC)(link)
Merely trying to bring a weapon to a weapon fight, Herr Ichimonji. I always do my best to follow the rules.
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[personal profile] the_obedient_servant 2022-04-07 09:54 pm (UTC)(link)
[An eleven year old's voice pipes up.]

I seem to recall you complaining about our school insulting your "dojo." Which our teacher had no idea about, and was simply following the atrocious prompts of a friend. And now, unprompted, you very intentionally drag our name into your announcement in an effort to humiliate us.

Your victim complex truly knows no bounds, does it?
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[personal profile] verrostet 2022-04-07 10:13 pm (UTC)(link)
[ looks at... She had the same questions, in essence, but this kid really likes to ham it up. ]

Naturally, this means you'll be joining the tournament?
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[personal profile] fattyhands 2022-04-07 10:48 pm (UTC)(link)
so what would we be competing for
hope it’s better than bragging rights and that dummy’s shirt

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