Part-91

  Ryan crossed his arms, a pyful gliurning to his eyes. "Well, James," he drawled, "that's certainly an iing request. sidering you manhandled me with… unventional teiques, to say the least."

  James wi the reminder, but held his ground. "Look, I know I don't know much about Judo, but I'm here to learn. And if you're willing to teach me, I promise I'll be a dedicated student."

  Ryan studied James for a long moment, a silent versation passiween them. Finally, a slow smile spread across his fabsp;

  "Alright, James," he said, his voice filled with amusement. "You've got guts, I'll give you that. And who knows, maybe I learn a thing or two from your… unique fighting style as well."

  Ryan, ever the enthusiastic teacher, unched into a detailed expnation of the De Ashi Barai, a basic Judo sweep that utilized an oppo's momentum against them. He described the footwork, the hip movement, the strategic timing – all the crucial elements that transformed raw strength into trolled throws. James, all ears, soaked up the information, the System silently analyzing each detail, st it within its ever-growing database.

  To solidify the lesson, Ryan offered a demonstration. With a pyful grin, he beed James closer. "Alright, newbie," he said, a hint of amusement in his voice, "let's see if you stay on your feet."

  James braced himself, his muscles teh anticipation. Ryan initiated the throw. It was swift, almost effortless. His foot swept out, expertly eg with the inside of James' ankle. In a blur of motion, James felt his footing falter, his momentum redirected. He nded with a surprised thump o, the air momentarily knocked out of his lungs.

  "See?" Ryan chuckled, extending a hand to help James up. "It's all about timing and teique. Strength is important, sure, but leverage is key."

  James dusted himself off, a sheepish grin on his fabsp; The throw had been smooth, almost graceful, a far cry from his own brutish takedowns. He uood the power of proper teique, the way it could turn a seemingly simple movement into a devastating teique. He yearo replicate it, to feel the satisfa of exeg a perfect throw.

  However, reality soo in. Without the assistance of Auto bat mode, his throws cked the fihe explosiveness of Ryan's. He attempted the De Ashi Barai on Ryan, mimig the steps, the footwork, but his attempt felt sluggish, easily tered by Ryan's superior skill. Frustration g James. The System, while a powerful tool, wasn't a magic bullet. Mastering Judo, he realized, would require more than just blind faith in its calcutions. It would require dedication, tless hours of practice, and the development of his own physical prowess – a journey he would have to uake one grueling throw at a time.

  Exhaustion g James' muscles as the day's training sessioo a close. Despite his eagerness, he hadn't mao nd a sihrow on Ryan. The frustration alpable, a bitter pill to swallow after his initial victory.