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[batmanschmatman]

[Warden Filter]

Alright, as we're all very well aware at this point, people seem to get kidnapped here a lot. And obviously we can't prepare for everything - believe me, if you'd have told me I was going to get bit by a rattlesnake on board the ship a couple weeks ago, I would have said you were nuts - but it never hurts to know a couple things just in case you get pounced in the gym and end up being held hostage for a couple hours.

So, that said, I'm going to be holding self defense classes, either in the gym or the CES, every day of the week, floods, ports and other natural disasters permitting. Mostly basic stuff, like how to get out of a choke hold and how to incapacitate someone quickly if they come up from behind you, and if people are interested in going a step farther and covering some more complicated stuff, I'd be up for that, too.

For the record, I'm not teaching you how to kill people, just how to hold your own in a fight and incapacitate anyone with plans to make off with your unconscious body. And if you have an inmate you want to get training too, let me know and they're more than welcome to come. I just figured this shouldn't be a totally open invite if anyone's concerned someone's going to use this stuff on them the next time someone cooks up a 'I want to take over the Barge' scheme.

Somewhat relatedly, if anyone just wants to go spar and/or brush up on some technique, I'm always up for that. I've got a background in just about everything, weapon based or not, although if anyone's got a basis in something like eskrima or whatever kind of stick fighting is normal where you're from, I have to admit I'm partial to it.

[Warden Cop Filter - George, Carla, Angua, did I forget anyone?]

So, back when Howie was here - you remember, George - he said he and the other warden cops used to have "Friday night pints". I don't really drink, but it might be kind of fun to start that up again, swap some stories... Would you all be interested in giving it a shot after dinner tonight? Or next week, if someone's got plans?

[Private to Rorschach]

Do you want to go up to the CES with me? [No ulterior motive here at all. Why would you ever suggest that. >>]

[Private to Jim]

So Tim got me a paintball set for Christmas. Want to go try it out? [This seems safer than you shooting a phaser at him and trying to dodge it. :x]

Comments

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[gotgreenmagic]

I used to teach that class. The Marquis might sign up and then cop a feel. FYI.

[Never letting this go :|]

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[batmanschmatman]

It wouldn't be a self defense class without someone making inappropriate comments and ending the evening looking like a complete idiot when the instructor kicks their ass.

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[gotgreenmagic]

I'm pretty sure he still thought it was worth it.

How are you doing?

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[batmanschmatman]

Alright. Nice to be out of the infirmary. You?

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[captain_jtkirk]

Yeah, sure. [He likes shooting you :c]

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[batmanschmatman]

[You dick. :c] What time's good for you?

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[captain_jtkirk]

Anytime. I'm sitting in the Infirmary still.

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[batmanschmatman]

Why?

[ Private ]

[surfaceshine]

So what self defense techniques do you have for battling a stegosaurus?

[ Private ]

[batmanschmatman]

Why would you need to? It's not like it would be trying to take a chunk out of you.

[ Private ]

[surfaceshine]

Just yanking your chain.

Good luck with it.

[Cop Filter]

[19centconstable]

Oh! Yes, we did. Or, he and I did once or twice, anyway. And he spoke of also having done so with a Detective Tyler.

At any rate, I think it's an excellent idea.

[Cop Filter]

[batmanschmatman]

Awesome. Tonight works?

Re: [Cop Filter]

[19centconstable]

It does for me.

[Warden Filter - video]

[some_kinda_hero]

Hey, if you choose the gym, just let me know please so I can be sure to clear out an area for you guys, okay?

[Warden Filter - video]

[batmanschmatman]

Sure.

[Warden Filter - video]

[some_kinda_hero]

Thanks, Dick. You, uh...you okay, now?

[Private]

[wemaketheworld]

Assume there's a reason. But will meet you there.

[Better to get whatever it is over with. :/ ]

[Private]

[batmanschmatman]

Sounds good.

[That's the attitude! Sort of. >> Dick will be waiting for you up there in his usual pretty basic street clothes.]

[Private]

[wemaketheworld]

[Rorschach's back to layers. Although, admittedly, he's been back to crazy layers since Vegas. He's got his hands shoved in his pockets and walks like a man on a mission.

He's also all kinds of fun greens and purples, although this isn't exactly SURPRISING, given the source. But, plus side, he's moving a lot more smoothly than you'd think, considering he's got a few bruised ribs still.

Have a grunt that's...kind of like "hello". And a curt nod.]

Richard.

[Cop!Filter]

[officerrenaldi]

...I'm down.

For a lot of reasons. Who's buying?

[Cop!Filter]

[batmanschmatman]

Pretty sure it's still free.

[Cop filter]

[scentbombed]

I'm not a great big drinker, either, but... sure. I could go for a pint, anyway.

[Cop filter]

[batmanschmatman]

Awesome. Tonight works?

[Cop filter]

[scentbombed]

Well, I have no inmate and no job, so... I'd say my calendar is clear, yes.