(POI) Muay Thai Dojo of Mizu no Kuni

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Muay Thai Dojo of Mizu no Kuni (Land of Water)


Dojo
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Dojo Etiquette

• Thai people are extremely polite and their behavior is tightly controlled by etiquette, much of it based on their Buddhist religion.
  
  
• The Thai society is a non confrontational one, in which public dispute or criticism is to be avoided at all costs. To show anger, annoyance, impatience or to raise your voice is s sign of weakness and lack of mental control. Only patience, humor, and jai Ryo (cool heart) bring results to disputes and problems in Thailand.
  
  
• If you are out eating, Thais eat most dishes with a fork and tablespoon. The fork is held in the left hand and is used to push food onto the spoon. Food is always eaten from the spoon as the Thais consider it rude to put a fork into your mouth. It is also considered very rude to blow your nose or to lick your fingers. The right hand must be used to pick up food eaten with the fingers, such as rice, as the left hand is considered unclean and should not be used to eat or receive gifts, this could prove awkward for left hander people.
  
  
• Revealing clothing, such as low cut dresses and t-shirts, short shorts and skimpy bathing costumes, is a little disgusting to most adult Thais. In temples, long trousers or skirts must be worn and shoes should always be removed when entering temples and private houses. Clothing from the lower parts of the body, such as socks, shorts and skirts, should never be left anywhere in a high position. When the Thais are washing and drying clothes, they have two clothes lines - a high one for most clothes and a low one for underwear and socks. Shorts and swim wear are only acceptable on the beach.
  
  
• Monks should never be touched in any way by women. You will see special seating set aside for Monks in public transport even at the airports so don’t sit there. The Monks are generally very interested in foreigners and most older ones are proficient in English and many are well travelled and educated. Avoid touching Thai people, it is too intimate a gesture and an invasion of their personal space.
  
  
• The head is the most sacred part of the body, and so should not be touched. The feet are the least sacred, so when sitting they should not point at anyone - to point, particularly with a foot, is extremely insulting. Never sit with your feet facing other Thai people and especially if you visit any temples make sure you sit with your feet facing away from any Buddha image.
  
  
• The traditional Thai greeting is the wai, where the hands are placed together as in prayer, and raised upwards towards the face, while the head is lowered in a slight bow. The height to which the hands should be raised depends on the status of the person you are waiing. In the case of monks, dignitaries and old people the hands are raised to the bridge of the nose, with equals only as far as the chest. Young people and inferiors are not waid, but nodded slightly to. As a sign of courtesy, lower your head as you pass a group of people.
  
  To “Wai” (or perform a Thai bow) at these times:
  
  
  • At the beginning of class.
    
    
  • When greeted before warm-up starts (with a “hello”: “Sawadeekhrup” said by males and “Sawadeeka” said by females).
    
    
  • When entering/leaving the gym and greeting the instructor.
    
    
  • When receiving individual training advice during any training exercise.
    
    
  • Both before and after training technique and/or sparring with others.
    
    
  • Before and after training on the thai kick pads Wai to the instructor and/or individuals holding the training pads.
    
    
  • When entering/leaving a sparring space such as a ring or ring like area.
  
  
  
• Be careful, because smiles do not always mean that the Thais are happy or amused, they could be embarrassed, uncertain, wrong, annoyed or furious, it's not ‘cool’ for a Thai person to lose their temper as it is seen as a weakness and lack of respect should you find yourself in a potential dispute then try to remain calm and refrain from shouting as this will not resolve the dispute any quicker and more likely to cause you even more problems.
  The Thai people have great respect for the royal family and expect visitors to show respect. For example, in a cinema a portrait of the King is shown during the playing of the national anthem, and the audience is expected to stand.

Dojo

Map

1. Duel Platforms:

2. Entrance Deck:

3. Entrance Room:

4. Private Quarters:

5. Changing Room:

6. Bathing Room

7. Training Room

8. Kitchen/Dining room

[The Ashvins]

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"My name is Nasatya, Nasatya 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 Muay Thai the Science Of Eight Limbs." Nasatya spoke out quickly, and formally as he held a hand up an arm, placing the other arm behind his back speaking with enthusiastic sensation.

"Oh really, so your name is Nasatya of the Ashvins, Child of the Sun, well alright, let me give you a trial first, and then we can see about getting you a master." Buakaw said calmly as he raised a hand against his chin. "Shall we?, to the Duel Platforms." he offered pointing out to the outside before beginning to walk towards the outside.

"Alright, I can take a test, any test that comes my way, I will break through the test and ensure a master will be able to teacher," Nasatya yelled out cracking his knuckles standing tall with a crooked grin.

"Hoh, confident, let's see then," Buakaw said spoke out calmly as the two headed to the outside world.[/ul][/size]

[The Ashvins]

• Jod Muay
  Rank: "E" Rank
  Type: TaiJutsu
  Effect: The basic posture of the Muay Thai Style. The basic posture needed in order to move on into the more advanced techniques of the Muay Thai style. The Jod Muay is the basic step of defending but Muay is the martial art that uses the eight limbs, two hands, two shins, two knees, and two elbows to fight the opponent. This is the basic posture to defend the opponent strikes.
  Special: ---
  Drawback: ---
  Description: Picture The leading foot should be pointed straight, while the other is positioned to angle at ninety degrees whilst raising the heel of the back foot. Both the knees and the body are straight, designed to create posture. The chin must remain in the same posture as the shoulders; in essence, this means that the user must lower their chin to be level with the shoulders, while raising the shoulders and the arms for guarding purposes. The next step is to grasp the hands, keeping them raised to face level, crafting a guard with the forearms to allow defending against oncoming attacks. The eyes are straight forward, locking onto the opponent's abdomen for full view of oncoming strikes against the upper or lower body.
  Limit: Must be taught by a Muay Thai Master, or must take a small schooling, or simply watch how one does it.

[Elgar]

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[Youkai]

Youkai walked up to a massive building. He was slightly frustrated at how long it took him to find it, but he was determined to learn more about Muay Thai. On both his left and right side stood dueling rings and directly in front on him was a large deck that connected to the building. Not wanting to waste any time he walked up the steps and walked over to a door that seemed to be the front entrance. He slid open the door and walked in. It was a large room with an area for shoes and coats as well as an area with scrolls and other information. He took off his shoes and robe and set them in a cubby. He then removed his swords and place them inside as well. He didn't like the idea removing his robe because he felt naked, but all he was here to do was acquire a Sensei and bring him back to the village.
He walked up to a map of the building a quickly spotted the training room. He remembered where everything was before making the short trip to said room. It was a huge room, but nobody seemed to be in it. “Hello?” he called. He waited several minutes before getting impatient and shouting. “HELLO!”
A middle aged man walked into the room through a different door with an annoyed look on his face. “You don't have to shout.” the man retorted. “Now what can I help you with?” He was puzzled as to why someone would show up during off hours, but yet he was curious at the same time. He quickly took notice of the boys figure and his six arms.
“Ah, I am looking for a Sensei to train me in the arts of Muay Thai.” he replied. “I already know the stance and a couple basic Cherng Mad technique, but I would like to master it.” He noticed that mans judging eyes. He hated revealing his six arms, but he felt it was necessary.
“Is that so?” the man said. “I see you are of the Kumomusha clan. That could be deadly mixed with Muay Thai. I have never had a student of the clan.” He seemed to be pondering about it for a bit before coming to a conclusion. “I tell you what. If you can pass the basic warm up and body training today I will train you.” he said with a smile. Youkai nodded before the man continued. “First I want you to run 5 miles. This can be done around the building. Each lap is a half mile so 10 laps. You will then do a 8 quarter mile sprints. After this you will do 100 squats, push-ups, and sit-ups. If you can finish this in say 2 hours i will train you, yes?”
'Holy shit. What a crazy bastard.' Youkai thought. “Very well.” He sat down and began stretching thoroughly for 15 minutes before he stood up and nodded to the old man. He ran outside to begin his test. He walked back into the build after one hour and fifty minutes and collapsed on the ground. The man smiled at him and let him rest. He awoke an hour later and jolted upright. He saw the man watching him carefully.
“Well it looks like you passed my test. My name is Masato, but you will call me Masato-sensei or Just sensei.” he said. “Now I expect you to be here tomorrow at 7 A.M. To start your training and I will not go easy on you, so you better be prepared.”
Youkai nodded. “Thank you Sensei.” he said. “I will not disappoint you.” He bow and turned around with a large grin on his face and walked out of the training room to get his things and return home.

[The Doctor]

[Enter]

The Doctor entered the home of Muay Thai. He gazed upon the magnificent structure that had been around for centuries to come. Every time he came here it was like a new wonder to him. He kept his composure on the outside but deep down inside the Doctor felt something nostalgic within the area.

Stopping between the Duel Platforms he sighed softly as his hands stayed by his side. The Doctor stared to the building, not moving as he shuffled some his utility pouch some. The light gleamed off of the senbon bracelet off of his left hand as he looked up at the building. The Compass on top of the senbon bracelet gleamed as the senbon inside the bracelet snuggled tightly.

Inside his Utility Belt the Doctor kept various assortments of equipment. Along the back connected to his Utility belt was a set of Hira-Shurikens and a Line Launcher on the left side of the back while a Grapnel Gun located to the right of the back of his Utility Belt.

On the left side of his belt the Doctor kept a Dungeoneer's Compass, a multi-tool, a 4-inch flashlight and a tracking device inside the first pouch nearest to the center. To the left of that the Doctor kept his Disruptor that had the Min Detonator and Sonic Detonator enhancements along with an 11 piece lock pick set with 20 zipties. In the next pouch the Doctor kept 40 tracers, a glass cutter, a wireless radio, and his sniper goggles filled with night, thermal, x-ray, condition viewing, substance locator, anti-flash, and lie-detector mark IV lenses. The next pouch the Doctor kept various assortment of pouches including 6 smoke, 4 goo, 4 flash, 4 incendiary, 5 lightning and 5 ice pouches. The final pouch nearest to the Line Launcher was filled with 32 goo pouches.

To the right side the Doctor kept a pouch filled with 5 blood clot pills, 5 soldier pills and 1 Empty 50ml vial. The next 3 pouches were empty but the 4th pouch on the right was where the Doctor kept his Auto-Injector Gun and a Med-Diagnostic Scanner.

Without a sound the Doctor knelt down to the ground just at the steps of the building. He placed his hands against his knees and bent his head forward. Closing his eyes the Doctor began to remember the days of the past.

'FATHER!' the thought of his past rushed into this head.

[The Doctor]

"Come on son, let's go," the voice of the Doctor's father called out to his son.

"I'm right behind you dad," the boy callously called back.

It was over 25 years ago as the Doctor was just a young lad, and perhaps his late teens. They came by to this very Temple as the Doctor back then lacked discipline.

The young boy as a teenager was arrogant, indecisive, and too smart for his own good. He felt confident in his ability and yet had nothing to speak of it. The boy's age was 14.

"Son, welcome to the Water Temple of Muay Boran," the boy's father spoke out in his stern voice. "For the next 4 years you will be spending your time here in order to learn discipline." his father continued.

"But dad I don't want to. I don't see a reason to be in a, place like this," the boy commented, taking his time on specific words as he did not wish to offend his father even though he did.

"Silence boy, you are too hard headed for your own good," his father barked at the child.

From the shadows of the temple stepped out a tall man, over 6 feet with broad shoulders yet very lankly. His muscle tone however told a different story. He was an older gentleman with scruffy white gray goatee. The was tanned had light brown eyes with hair matching his goatee as it was cut short, almost military style. He wore long gray pants that reached just above his ankles. They were loose and yet very fit. His upper body and arms had a few scars here and there showing his expertise in battle.

The man stopped at the boy who was just a few feet shorter. The boy looked up in surprise to see the giant of a man. The boy examined the giant man in a glance. He learned at such a young age how to gauge a person and how to determine the strengths and weaknesses of a person just by looking at them. The child took a glance at his large feet, he could see his thighs and shins bulge out of the slacks as they were strong. He could see the muscle definition on the man's body. He knew this was not a man you would not wish to fight against.

"Is this your kid Thomas?" the man asked in a calm voice somewhat light hearted voice.

"Ya this is him," the boy's father commented as the man in front of him crossed his arms. An eyebrow raised as he glanced at his father.

The boy clenched his fists as he had no idea what was in store for him.

The man chuckled as he stepped towards the child. His large hand grasped the boy's head and clenched. The boy cringed as he felt a pain rush through his head. The man chuckled and turned to the father.

"He looks rough around the edges, and he looks fit enough. He will do fine. I will return him in 4 years as a man you can be proud of Thomas," the man commented with a chuckle.

"Thank you Mr. Dam..."

"How many times do I have to tell you Thomas call me Kru, we are brothers no? Kru is just fine," Kru interrupted the father.

A chuckle escaped the boy's father as he extended his hand out to the man. "Alright Kru, you have a deal. Take care of my son, he's all that I have." the father said with a smile.

"I'll protect him, and guide him with my life Thomas," Kru answered as he took the father's hand and gave it a shake while releasing the boy's head with the other hand.

The boy stumbled some as he caught himself before falling to the floor. He looked up to see the man smiling down. "You ready boy?"

The boy shook his head and glanced at his father. "Dad what's going on?" he asked nervously but his father already began walking away. "Dad? Dad?! Dad! Where are you going?" the boy continued as he felt his body being picked up. The man named Kru picked up him and slung him over his shoulder before proceeding into the Temple.

"FATHER!" the boy yelled out as he disappeared inside.

[The Doctor]

The Doctor awoke from his trance and prayer for the dead. It had been over two years since he came to this place and he would be back in two more years. The Doctor finished paying his respects and slowly stood up. The thoughts of his master ran through his head once again as he stood his ground once again. He placed his hands together and touched the thumbs against his forehead before giving a slight bow.

Standing up the Doctor turned and left the area.

[Exit]