#punching things

During Ironwood's Post-Beacon scenes, whenever he hits something, it's always been out of frustration at his impotence. And it's always been followed up by him making a decision with negative effects on his kingdom. First, in Jacques' office before closing the borders. Then, in his own office before ordering Robyn's arrest. And again in his office, just before he turns on Team RWBY. But each time while there is damage, the desk is still whole, symbolizing that there is still a chance to fix things.

So of course, he destroys his entire computer terminal just before making a choice that brings his entire kingdom to total ruin. And while the bomb he's threatening to use on Mantle is stopped, his decision to drop it sets off a chain-reaction of events that hand Salem the very victory he wanted to prevent.

Random gym happenings and visual tips I use on the daily.

So I take self defense in college with the kickboxing instructor and I swear this man respect women juice like water. I don’t think I respect women as much as this man. I love and trust this dude and it’s so. freaking. awesome. 

Part of what he teaches in the self defense course is that first impressions are everything with men in the workforce and social settings. First three days of class were just how to keep your posture and basically (nicely) intimidate people into never ever wanting to mess with you. Simple things, like making them take the step forward to shake your hand. Keeping eye contact. Standing up straight, arms at the sides. It makes people not view you as a target. 

Anyway I walk in with my busted wrist and he introduces me to everyone and tells them “This is Maegan from USC in my self defense class. Watch her wrist. She broke it when some guy was being a douche and she punched him down a flight of stairs. Don’t piss her off.” 

Like. Do you have any idea what level of wingmanning this is. That is absolutely not how I broke my wrist and I think everyone was 50% sure that wasn’t how I broke it but it doesn’t matter because Steve the badass competition-winning instructor said “this chick is awesome and also dangerous. Have fun.” I was so touched. Oh my God I wish I could’ve had a guy like this as a dad figure earlier in life. 

Got super tired. Sweated like three pounds of sweat. Had to take a lot of breaks but it’s totally fine because it was my first time. All the people there are super supportive and always complimenting good hits and everything. Also the instructor made me punch him in the face. I’m not entirely sure why but I can now say I have intentionally punched a dude in the face.