Rocket Launchers should prolly be included in any training Molly gets

If I am going to teach a "self defense" class to the children there would be one condition. In addition to learning the physical movements, they learn about the mental stillness that should go with it.

Meditation is one of the cores of Aikido training, without the stillness of mind meditation brings, one can get physicly hurt by some of the intermediate throws.

I heard my kid get mentioned in relation to getting self-defense training... Right now, he's got his bases covered. He's good at drooling, making toxic diapers, and squirming. The only thing he might need help on is the whole "head-splitting scream" attack... His isn't usually terribly head-splitty. Usually. 'Course, yesterday, I swore I could feel my head ripping down the middle from one of his screams (he woke up from a bad dream, is my guess), but usually, it's more of an annoyance because he either A) waits until *just after* my wife has fallen asleep, or B) waits until we have food on the table and are ready to sit down, to start screaming.

In all seriousness, I don't see my kid effectively learning self-defense for at least another five or so years; learning Taoist views of stillness and meditation would be pointless to teach him before that time, too.

And in all honesty, I'd rather let him be a kid for right now. My wife and I are both more than capable of taking on paranormal baddies...

I'm no expert at martial arts, but Li-sensei, if you find yourself being pulled in too many directions and are asked by too many people in too many places to teach, I can help out. There's an open area near my house... I can at least teach the basics and lay the foundations for your prospective pupils.

As for swordplay...the blade I wield most has a tendency of wielding itself. The one time I truly needed to be able to wield my claymore in a fight, I was helped by spirits of my ancestors. I'm afraid I can't help you with either sword- or maceplay, Michael...

Michael T wrote:Shang I was going to speak with you about teaching my dayghter self defense and possible sword disipline. Oh and do you know any one you would recomend for teaching her how to wield a mace?

Mr. Micheal T, I am well versed in the use of most of the ancient weapons and tactics. If you wish I could give your daughter lessons.

Understood Mr. Caliburn. That is why I was offering to teach "basic" Aikido. The techniques do not require strength, merely a calm focus. (mainly for the learning to fall part) I am not neaarly qualified to teach at an advanced level yet, I have added nothing to the art I was taught.

Mr. Micheal, the sword techniques I use require years of training, followed by years of practice before they become something effective in combat, I will however quite willingly teach the basics of Aikido (I am also somewhat reluctant to teach the way of the sword again, the results have never turned out well.)

It would be nice to instruct children again however, their inquisitive, open minds are quite refreshing to this wearied old man, I learn almost as much from them as I show them.

Mr. Caliburn, will you be attending Mr. Holister's party? (If so, with your permission I would like to bring a book for your daughter, a book on Ikebana flower arranging, as she has shown an interest in flowers.)

Hannah wrote:Wow, y'all spend a lot of time talking about learnin' ta fight. I thought the outside world didn't have that.

In our line of work, it's important...and it seems to be the topic of the moment, so I threw my two cents' in.

The outside world doesn't have a lot of that Miss Hannah, but the people here are not often like the rest of the world.

Also many of us consider teaching someone to be able to defend themselves a way of protecting them.

All you really need to do is keep on being happy, as a youg woman should be.

As inapropriate as it may be Mr Caliburn, your father must have something in the way he raises children..... You turned out well, and your daughter is likewise doing well - if it was not him, someone on that compound needs a hearty congratulations. I am sorry if I offended you, but you are both very good people.

You never owned a book before other than the Bible? Oh boy, you should've never mentioned that where I could read it. I am a dyed in the wool bibliophile. As soon as you guys have a Home again, I'll put together some book shelves and we're going book shopping til we fill at least half of them.

Better make those some big book shelves Bert, as I expect you have just opened a flood gate on an idea.
Heck as soon as Rose saw this she started looking up Quote "a few books that Hannah just has to read."

They will be, haha. Poor Hannah is gonna have a library dropped on her

Uhhh, something tells me an entire library room. I have a feeling Hannah is gonna totally devour all the books we give her and then launch a daring night time commando raid on the Library of Congress for more

So get the kid a libray card!

HELLO! No buildng necesary!

Well, I was kidding that time, using humor to illustrate my point (you can tell because I used the " " smilie).

I could easily rephrase it as, "Something tells me she'll read any books we give her and then be so enamored as to be tempted to steal the entire Library of Congress."

You rescued Rhonda! That's wonderful. Wish I'd been in on it.

Alright! Willie is back! Woot!

Looks like some of the older faces are being seen again.

That is great news.

Welcome back Long, Willie.

I told you guys he would be back around end of June, beginning of July!

Does anyone believe the druid? Nooo, let's all worry about Willie!

Heh, good to have you back, man. ^_^

Sheesh KT you were believed, that is why nobody made a major case about it. If however the start of July had come, and gone then we would have started worried. But as Willie is back as advertised, No worries.

Tree huggin hippy of course no one believes you.

Sorry I have been drinking this morning.

Heh, I know, guys... Just givin' y'all shit. XD

Welcome back Willie!!

Yet another ape returns to the fold. How discouraging.