(POI) Kempo Dojo of Mizu no Kuni

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Kempo Dojo of Mizu no Kuni (Land of Water)


Dojo
Map

Users are able to create any Master within the Temple.

Dojo Etiquette

Cleanliness

• Make sure your hands and feet are clean.
  
• Finger and toe nails should be kept short.
  
• Make sure that your uniform is kept clean and in good repair.
  
• Avoid the embarrassment of having to be told.

Discipline

• On arrival at the Temple get changed quickly, Then either practice techniques or some form of exercise. Do not stand aimlessly around talking. Do not sit on the Temple floor (unless you are told to do so)
  
• Any Kenshi (students of Kempo) arriving late will sit in Zazen. This is so that you may prepare yourself for the training session.
  
• Ensure that you always address your instructor as Sensei, your captain as Shusho and your vice captain as Fukusho. Remember to salute (Gassho) any of the above before you speak to them.
  
• Senior students should be addressed as Sempi.
  
• Make sure you react with speed to any instructions given to you by the Sensi, Shusho, Fukusho or any senior student.
  
• Make every attempt to be ready for training 10 minutes before the session is due to begin.

General

• No shoes or jewelry of any description are to be worn in the Dojo.
  
• No gum is to be chewed.

Dojo

Map

The Dojo is very large with a reinforced wall around the whole entire complex. The wall stands over ten feet tall, three feet thick. A large wooden double doors is the only entrance into the Dojo. The Double Doors is the height and width of the reinforced wall. Along the left, and right hand side of the gates lay guard houses for the guards of the dojo complex. Guards consist of masters of the art of Kempo. The Guard Houses are just posts for the guards. Next to the Guard Houses is the Guard Quarters. Housing complexes with individual rooms for the guards. As people enter the first thing someone will notice is a large fountain with brilliant a brilliant lava rock wall surrounding the fountain.

On the left side of the fountain are some stables for animals to be nurtured and taken care of. There is a set of three stable buildings for the vast amount of animals they may take care of. Next to the stables along the northern way of the Dojo lays another set of quarters. The quarters is for the animal caretakers, as well as other students that reside within the dojo.

On the right side of the fountain is an emergency store house filled with all emergency medical supplies. Consider this place as a minor hospital only able to help up to Critical Infliction. North from the emergency store house is the armories building. Here is all kinds of weapons used within the Kempo art, as well as weapons for self defense. (These weapons may not be taken). On the northern side of the armories is the offices that fills in the Dojo. The offices are filled with important files, and the rooms for the masters. There are two sets of guest quarters on the eastern section of the emergency store house and armories. The guest quarters are for any guests that show up to the Dojo and permitted to enter. The Guest quarters are mainly used for tournaments that are found within the Kempo Dojo. Next to the Guest quarters is a single Quarter Building for the students of Kempo who do not leave the Kempo Dojo Complex.

Directly in the center is the training yard. The training yard consists of multiples of training equipment and a large square ring. The Training yard is on a higher platform filled with a few steps while the outer ring is surrounded by brick for students to stand aside, away from the training yard.

On the left side of the training yard is a building quarters for students, while on the right is a smaller building for quarters with another building that is the same size as the quarters meant to be the kitchen of the whole complex. Inside the kitchen complex is the cafeteria.

Behind the kitchen along the northern wall is the Garage Storage, used as a workshop. Behind the Training yard where the northern wall is located are three buildings. One guest quarter building, and two quarter buildings.

[The Ashvins]

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Dasra looked at the large man as he straightened up straight. He took in a deep breath and gave a respectable bow before performing the Gassho. "My name is Dasra, Dasra of the Ashvins, Child of the Sun. I am here to search for a master, one who is able to teach me the art of Kempo," he spoke out with simplistic understanding.

"Dasra of the Ashvins, Child of the Sun, you wish to learn huh," the master scoffed as he moved away from the wall giving a little stretch, cracking his back slightly. "How long do you got," he asked staring with harsh intentions to the young lad.

"How long?" Dasra asked curiously quirking a brow before looking at his watch. "Six hours," he muttered.

"Alright, let's see what you got Dasra of the Ashvins," the tall master bellowed before walking passed the boy, entering the outside. Dasra would begin to follow, awaiting for the trials.[/ul][/size]

[The Ashvins]

• Attention Stance
  Rank: "E" Rank
  Skill: TaiJutsu
  Effect: Disciplinary stance
  Special: ---
  Drawback: ---
  Description: Toes and heels together, hands at sides.
  Limit: Must be taught by a Kenpo Master.

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[|Ayame Unbound|]

+5

[The Ashvins]

• Natural Stance
  Rank: "E" Rank
  Skill: TaiJutsu
  Effect: Disciplinary stance
  Special: ---
  Drawback: ---
  Description: Feet shoulder width apart, arms relaxed at side.
  Limit: Must be taught by a Kenpo Master.

[destroyer]

+5 I guess. I'm being leniant here. Focus more on the muscles of the body and the affect this stance has on the body. Focus on the affects to the body, both physical and mental.

[kojin]

[enter]

Benjā entered the large dojo cautiously, sliding his sandals of as he passed through the massive double door way that just seemed to knowingly open as he approached. He had heard of a man that he had an odd desire to train under, he rarely took students but that was because no one ever wanted to study under him because of personality and unconventional approach to training. The shinobi on the other hand found allure in this type of thing and made his way to the office that he saw noted on a map within the dojo walls.

On the wall of the office he saw a list of names of available masters, there were of course the two leaders of the dojo, with the 'lesser' teachers beneath them. He scanned the list until he spotted the name that he had been seeking, Shishanote, after a little searching he found the aged man's quarters and timidly rasped his knuckles along the door. He was answered with some type of grunt to which the young man opened the door slowly. As the door creaked open a plume of smoke greeted Benjā, causing him to cough slightly as he walked into the room. In front of him sat an old man with straggly white hair, with a similar looking beard that dropped to the middle of his chest. A long pipe hung out of his mouth and a large straw hat sat on the floor next to the cushion he sat on.

Through the smoke the young man could hardly tell if the master's eyes were open or not. He cautiously drew closer to the man and could see his eyes open and pierce his own emerald optics. With the groan the man picked up a can that sat in front of him and drug himself to his feet, grabbing his hat as he rose. Without any explanation or introduction the old man simply spoke,

“Come”

His voice was raspy and low and Benjā was slightly taken aback. Shishanote noticed the young man's face and spoke again drly,

“You wish to train, then you will do as I say without question.”

And so the shinobi did, obiedntly following the master out of the dojo and back into the world.

[exit]

[The Maker]

After a solid, three day walk around Mizu No Kuni, following nebulous directions from locals of arguable credibility, I had finally found my mark. Many years ago, I had heard word of a temple containing a Dojo where one could learn the art of Kempo. It was supposedly a structured and refined art, and I'd heard of very few who trained in it. For that reason, I had decided to venture here, to try to find a master, to help him spread the word of his art. And, I also came for the purpose of learning to defend myself.

The journey through the mist had been hard, and being on foot, without my steed, Brigadier, made it even harder. But the gates stood before me, and I smiled, wiping the condensation from my brow.

The gate was opened, so I walked in, past a multitude of rooms. I came upon the dojo, and peeked my head in, knowing well enough to remove my shoes. I walked in, and saw a singular man, the first I had seen in my wanderings about. He was striking the air, and I realized that there were no students. Just a master, aging slowly, trying to remember how he used to fight.

"Hail, sir!" I hollered across the room. He seemed to notice me, so he finished immediately and turned to me, looking happy to see me, but somewhat pained with his look on the face.

"Do you wish to learn the art of Kempo?"

"Indeed, sir. But not today, I'm afraid. I must return to my friend's ship and leave the country. But, I would like to offer you aid. If you ever wish to come and teach, spreading the word of your art, I offer you safehaven, at the price that you teach me as well."

"What do you mean?

"No prophet had ever spread the word of his deity by staying in one place. If you ever travel the world, know that there is a friendly hearth for you on Kolga island. That is what I tell to you.

"Okay." He managed, dejectedly. I doubted I would ever end up seeing him again. But the possibility was there. I walked back to the port where I would leave from. Perhaps there is some possibility I would have a visitor the Stronghold before long.

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[Exit John Faber]