Part-115

  The days that followed were a relentless quest for mastery. James spent tless hours in the gym, pushing his body to its limits. The initial shock from his enter with Coach Gin had ignited a burning desire to improve. He focused on building strength, endurance, and flexibility while honing his Judo teiques.

  His sparring matches with Zia became the ultimate testing ground for his new abilities. At first, Zia was surprised by James' newfound strength, but this quickly turned into a petitive spirit. Always eager for a challenge, Zia pushed James to his limits, f him to adapt and evolve.

  Couple days ter after he survived against Coach Gin, during an especially intense sparring session, James decided it was time to test his newly acquired skills. He started with a basic Judo teique, the O Goshi (major hip throw). As Zia moved in for an attack, James swiftly shifted his weight and turned his hips, catg Zia off guard. With a powerful motion, James lifted Zia off the ground and executed the throw perfectly, sending Zia to the mat with a thud.

  Surprised but uerred, Zia quickly got ba his feet. He circled James, looking for an opening. James remained focused, his training kig in. When Zia attempted a shoulder throw, James tered with a Tai Otoshi (body drop). He stepped to the side, using Zia's momentum against him, and brought him crashing down again.

  The iy of the matcreased. Zia tried tain trol, using his experieo anticipate James' moves. But James had spent hours perfeg his teiques. When Zia reached out to grab his gi, James responded with a swift Ippon Seoi Nage (one-arm shoulder throw). He rotated his body, pulling Zia over his shoulder and onto the mat.

  James could see the frustration in Zia's eyes, but he didn't let up. He transitioned smoothly into groundwork, applying a Kesa Gatame (scarf hold). Zia struggled to break free, but James' grip was firm, his positioning impeccable. After a few moments, he released the hold and allowed Zia to stand.

  Emboldened by his success, James pressed the attack further. He used a variety of throws, locks, and pins, each move flowing seamlessly into the . His movements were fluid and powerful, a testament to his rigorous training. Zia, despite his skill, was overwhelmed by James' newfound strength and aggression.

  During a brief moment of grappling, James executed an Ashi Guruma (leg wheel). He hooked his leg around Zia's and used his upper body strength to pivot and throw Zia to the ground. Zia, caught off guard, hit the mat hard. James immediately followed up with a Yoko Shiho Gatame (side four-quarters hold), pinning Zia effectively.

  As the match tinued, it became clear that James had the upper hand. His teique, strength, and strategic thinking were all in perfect harmony. Zia, reizing this, fought valiantly but was ultimately outmatched. In the end, James emerged victorious, his body drenched i but his heart filled with satisfa.

  "Where did you learn that?" Zia asked, genuine surprise in his voice. "You've improved a lot."

  James smiled. "Observation, practice, and a little bit of luck," he replied, defleg the question. He wasn't ready to reveal the existence of the System just yet.