Yes. There we go. This grip is used for more precise stabs and cuts, when you are looking to hit a certain area of the body like the throat or lung. Remember, always aim for the soft parts of the body. Anywhere there is a lot of bone, you won't be able to stab through very easily at first from lack of strength and training.
[Then he demonstrates a few motions, waiting for her to follow his lead.]
Wouldn't it take a keen eye to strike between the ribs? That would need some precision? [She's at least a quick study and manages to follow Ivar's instruction and stab as he demonstrated. She had cut her teeth in a few battles, but she never felt a warrior until now.] You would say the throat is better?
[She thrust again, shifting her feet to get a better stance.]
Yes. The lungs might be a bit beyond your current level. In your case, start off with the stomach. Most people are not going to go anywhere if you puncture their kidney or disembowel them
[He judges how tall she is, figuring out her range if she was to reach up and try to stab a man of average height in the throat.]
If you can reach, I would say to definitely try. Now copying the movements again, several more times.
[He shows her a few more basic stabs and slashes.]
[She manages to pick up the other moves he shows her. After a few hours of practice, she at least feels able to attack and protect when it is needed. He made a good teacher, something that isn't lost on her...nor the way he seemed able to read her so well, simply by her frame and stance.]
Do you think I will be able to manage to fend off whatever monsters this place has summoned?
In truth, I cannot answer that. You can be the world’s greatest warrior, but against certain opponents, you will simply lose no matter what. But knowing the basics will help a great deal.
[He flips the blade in his own hand back and forth in first the forward and then the reverse grips.]
Tricks and fancy moves are for those who want to show off or start a conversation. Simple moves will go a lot further.
You are more honest than most would be. There are other men that would claim to be the greatest teachers. Whoever they trained would be dauntless in battle. [Honesty was better, even if it meant she was still vulnerable.] If you don't mind, I would be grateful to train more with you this week.
[Not that she has much else to do.]
The pointy end in tender flesh would win out against tricks.
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Date: 2020-02-04 03:14 pm (UTC)Like this?
[She smiled, thrusting the dagger at the air, trying to demonstrate a way to attack but probably looking like the amateur that she was.]
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Date: 2020-02-05 04:16 am (UTC)[Then he demonstrates a few motions, waiting for her to follow his lead.]
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Date: 2020-02-07 03:11 pm (UTC)[She thrust again, shifting her feet to get a better stance.]
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Date: 2020-02-13 09:11 am (UTC)[He judges how tall she is, figuring out her range if she was to reach up and try to stab a man of average height in the throat.]
If you can reach, I would say to definitely try. Now copying the movements again, several more times.
[He shows her a few more basic stabs and slashes.]
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Date: 2020-02-14 08:00 pm (UTC)Do you think I will be able to manage to fend off whatever monsters this place has summoned?
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Date: 2020-02-18 09:36 am (UTC)[He flips the blade in his own hand back and forth in first the forward and then the reverse grips.]
Tricks and fancy moves are for those who want to show off or start a conversation. Simple moves will go a lot further.
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Date: 2020-02-20 07:20 pm (UTC)[Not that she has much else to do.]
The pointy end in tender flesh would win out against tricks.