Learning to Throw [Training]

[Kyogi]

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The Stance
Rank: "E"
Skill: TaiJutsu/Supplementary
Effect: Stance is a crucial part of using any weapon. This is the basic stance technique.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: Begin with the feet in a 90° comfortably separated at about half a shoulder's width apart. Center the weight on the rear leg. When throwing the user shifts their weight to the front. This causes the hips and shoulders to twist into the throw forcing the body's power into the throwing arm. After the throw is complete recover by returning to the original stance to ready the next throw.
Limit: Must be a Throwing Specialist.

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Kyogi had been without proper training for far too long. He had learned many skills but in self-reflection it was easy to find where he lacked. Ninjutsu was certainly one area but if an opponent could stay away from his punches and strikes they could be difficult. Kyogi had heard of a dojo that trained in the arts of ranged fighting. This was where Kyogi was headed this early morning. The sun was beginning to rise on the sound village but as he drew near the noises became much clearer, the sounds of training. Kyogi was wearing all blue today from his t-shirt to his shorts to the blue sneakers on his feet. Around his forehead he bore the sound village’s headband.

Arriving at the dojo Kyogi slid the door open only to be met by a face of a woman who spoke quickly. ”What do you want?” Kyogi couldn’t help but smile as he heard the sounds of metal making their marks, ”I want to learn how to throw.” The woman looked over Kyogi before grabbing him by the shirt pulling him into the dojo and closing the door behind Kyogi. A bit startled by the pulling but the woman didn’t wait for Kyogi to react ”My name is Jülian and I we will begin the basics. I don’t want to know who you are until you can do the basics. Follow me.”

Kyogi followed after Jülian whom led him into an empty room with a single target and a table with kunai upon it. ”Stand here and watch me.” Jülian spoke as she picked up a kunai. Kyogi’s eyes were focused on her form the feet separated how she shifted and twisted before throwing the kunai dead center of the target. ”Now you do it.” Kyogi moved to where Jülian had been standing ahead of the target and to the right of the kunai table. Retrieving a single kunai Kyogi spread his feet apart. He angled them the same as Jülian had. ”Put your weight on your back leg!” She commanded Kyogi. Listening Kyogi shifted his weight around. ”Now shift forward twist and throw.” More instructions but it was what was needed to learn. Kyogi twisted his body moving the weight from his back leg to his front, his shoulders and hips twisted with his movements as he flung the kunai towards the target. It smacked into the target but bounced off landing on the ground. Laughter was heard from behind him. Kyogi turned frowning at Jülian. ”There is much for you to learn. Make sure you return to your original stance so you can continue to throw multiple weapons. However you seem to be a fast learner.”

[Nekomata Minh]

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[Kyogi]

The Grips
Rank: "E"
Skill: TaiJutsu/Supplementary
Effect: The user learns how to grip their weapons through two types of Grips, the Handle Grip, and the Blade Grip.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: Handle Grip: While throwing a weapon from the handle keep it centered if center of balance is possible. If not then hold it at the end of the handle. Balance is key. The thumb should be resting against the inside of the handle while the remaining fingers curl around it. When you throw the item travels vertically leading to the best speed and hitting power for long distances. When throwing by the blade, grip the item at the end of the blade with the thumb parallel with the blade. The rest of the fingers curl against the opposite side.
Limit: Must be a Throwing Specialist.

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Kyogi had a stupid smile on his face despite only learning the first of many things. It felt good to succeed even at something as simple as a stance. ”Don’t get cocky fool, you couldn’t even land a kunai in the target. Get another kunai and one for me.” Kyogi’s face turned serious listening to Jülian’s words. Walking back over to the table Kyogi retrieved two kunais handing one to Jülian. ”Good now you messed up because you only know how to stand. Now I’ll teach you how to hold your weapons. This can change depending on the shape of the weapon but this is simply the basics.” Jülian shifted the kunai in her hand until she held the weapon two different ways both from the handle. One was in the center of the handle and the other was near the end of the handle. Both forms kept the kunai parallel to the ground. ”There are two ways to hold your weapon. Either by the handle or by the blade. Balance is key whichever way you hold it.”

After the instructions were finished Kyogi took the hint that it was his time to prove he wasn’t just listening but learning. Kyogi inspected the grip of the kunai, he’d thrown many but never quite focused on how he gripped it. Wrapping his hand around the kunai’s handle Jülian walked over taking his hand, ”Thumb goes on the inside.” Adjusting his grip Kyogi’s thumb rest on the center of the grip as his fingers curled around it creating a tight grip. ”Now throw!” Jülian commanded; without any wait Kyogi adjusted his stance the way he’d just learned. Feet angled weight shifting, Kyogi’s body spun as he flung the kunai at the target. Although there was some drop the kunai stuck into the bottom of the target. His aim would need some work but there was no laughter this time.

”Good now for the blade grip.” Jülian quickly moved onto the next grip. Rather than showing Kyogi first Jülian handed Kyogi her kunai. ”Thumb against the blade and fingers around the sharp side. Don’t cut yourself I’m not cleaning up your blood.” Kyogi had no intention of cutting himself but if it did come to that his medical skills would certainly be able to handle any self-injuries he caused. Focusing on the task at hand Kyogi wrapped his fingers around the kunai not pressing into the edge itself but gripping it tight enough with his finger on the opposite flat end. Again Kyogi waited to hear that he had the grip correctly before throwing the blade at the target. As Kyogi attempted this throw he gripped the blade a bit too tight and it cut his pointer finger drawing a bit of blood and missing the target terribly. ”What did I just say about hurting yourself!” Jülian scolded him but Kyogi quickly gathered chakra healing himself and stopping the bleeding. ”What was that?” Jülian inquired ”You’re a medic?” she asked further.

Although Kyogi assumed there were more basics but now was a great time to introduce himself, he wasn’t sure he’d get a better chance. ”I’m Kyogi a powerful medic of our village. Any injuries I might inflict on myself or the others receive I can likely fix.” Jülian frowned looking at him ”I never asked for your name but Kyogi, you’re a fast learner we have more basics to learn. Welcome to the dojo.”

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...I kid. +5. You learned it. Move along. These aren't the points you're looking for.

[Kyogi]

The Overhand Throw
Rank: "E"
Skill: TaiJutsu/Supplementary
Effect: The basic throw stance while using an overhand throw.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: The user first establishes their stance, and their grip type. The user brings the throwing arm up as it is adjacent to the ear while shifting their weight. Then release the weapon just before the end of the throwing motion.
Limit: Must be a Throwing Specialist. Must know The Stance. Must know The Grips.

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Jülian walked to the target retrieving the five kunai near it some that had stuck others lay upon the ground. Placing them back on the table she kept one of the kunai motioning Kyogi over to her. ”There are two basic ways to throw your weapons.” She went onto explain adopting a handle grip that they had just trained. ”We’re going to start with the overhand throw.” Like before Jülian shifted into position with the kunai in her throwing hand. Her body twisted and spun quickly as she brought her arm up and released the weapon forward towards the target. The kunai sailed through the air seamlessly before making a thud noise sticking within the target.

”You’re going to practice this throw until you can hit the center.” With that Jülian stepped away from the able for her student to practice. Kyogi quickly approached the table picking up one of the kunai adopting the same handle grip he’d start with this way. Without much practice it was hard to tell which way he preferred to throw. Returning to this throwing form Kyogi made sure his weight was behind him at the start. Spinning his body as Jülian had before Kyogi brought his arm up past his head throwing the kunai towards the mark. It didn’t sail quite as smoothly as Jülian’s had however it did hit the target and stick in the blue. Not quite center but he’d hit the mark.

”Decent Kyogi, again now with the blade grip. You don’t need to force it let it flow and the weapon will fly.” Nodding Kyogi picked up another kunai changing his grip he’d make sure not to cut himself this time around. Gripping kunai he flipped it first having it land back in his hand blade facing him. Just like last time Kyogi shifted his weight forward hurling the kunai towards the target over hand. Remembering Jülian’s words he tried not to force the action this time. Flowing with the throw and the stance the kunai spun towards the target flying and hitting its mark. It was a bit below the center and Kyogi glanced over at his teacher to see what she thought.

[KoKoKo]

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[Kyogi]

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The Underhand Throw
Rank: "E"
Skill: TaiJutsu/Supplementary
Effect: The basic throw stance while using an underhand throw.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: The user first establishes their stance, and their grip type. The user brings their throwing arm adjacent to the hip. The user then thrusts their arm forward, propelling and releasing the weapon just before the end of the throwing motion.
Limit: Must be a Throwing Specialist. Must know The Stance. Must know The Grips.

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A small smile formed on the teachers face but quickly faded. ”We are nearly done with the basics don’t slack off yet Kyogi. You have lots of throwing ahead of you before you can call yourself a specialist.” Jülian walked past Kyogi retrieving one of the kunai from the table. ”The last of the basics is an underhand throw. After this we can start focusing on some of the more difficult techniques.” Kyogi’s eyes were locked on Jülian’s hands. Each time before he noted the form she used to translate it back to his own practice.

Although the original stance he’d learned first was the same Jülian used her preferred handle grip on the kunai. The first change was where Jülian held the kunai with her body. Rather than behind her the kunai was next to her hip that would rotate with the throw. Once in position in front of the target Jülian’s body shifted as her hand moved forward and up. The kunai sailed through the air but unlike with the overhand throw the kunai did not spin but flew straight until it made a thud sticking into the target. Spinning to look at Kyogi Jülian spoke, ”If you are throwing a straight weapon it should not spin with this throw. Let it fly to the target. Back to work.”

Returning to his training position Kyogi held one of the kunai in his hand by the handle. Fingers wrapped tightly around the weapon he turned his body to the target ahead of him. They were still using generic targets the ones with multicolored with a yellow bullseye center. With the kunai brought down to his hip Kyogi pulled his hand behind him and using the forward motion Kyogi hurled the kunai. Unfortunately Kyogi’s release was a bit late and the kunai kept the upwards direction of his throw. The kunai sailed upwards rather quickly despite not spinning it sailed high above the target and clanged against the back wall before falling to the ground.

Frowning Kyogi quickly grabbed another kunai but Jülian spoke before Kyogi let another leave his hand. ”Watch how far you extend. Find your timing and you won’t miss.” Not wanting a repeat of his horrible first try Kyogi let out a breath. It felt like there was still so much more. Bringing the kunai to his hip Kyogi let his hand swing backwards and then throwing the knife forward Kyogi released a bit above hip level. The kunai stayed straight and cut through the air. With a thunk the kunai landed a bit high but center an in the blue. That was alright Kyogi thought grabbing a third kunai. Returning to his stance Kyogi held the kunai but its handle. The front of the kunai was facing the target as Kyogi shifted his weight. Throwing the kunai underhanded his eyes watched as the weapon sailed and stuck deep in the center of the target. Perhaps Kyogi was ready for the next step.

[Molokai]

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Congratulations, you have now mastered the basics of throwing.