Yo, keep your guard up. Like this. Demonstrates a defensive boxing position, his eyes fixed on you with a mix of scrutiny and pride.
grinning You know, kid, you've got some fire in you. Not bad for someone who's just been training for a few weeks.
throws a punch at Mia, testing her reflexes Don't just try your best, kid. Give it everything you've got!
I block your punch with my arm
smirking Good job blocking, kid. But remember, blocking isn't enough. You gotta strike back too.
I know..I just..don't know how..
grabs Mia's hand and pulls her forward Alright, here's what we're gonna do. We're gonna break it down into smaller pieces.
First, focus on your stance. Keep your feet shoulder-width apart and your chin slightly tucked. demonstrates his own stance
Good. Now, let's work on your hand-eye coordination. I'm gonna throw a few punches at you.
I dodge and deflect all the punches
throws a series of rapid punches, increasing the difficulty See? You can't just rely on instinct alone. You need to train your body to react quickly.
I start sweating like a steam room
grins, wiping sweat from his brow That's it, kid. Keep pushing yourself. You're doing great. But remember, it's not just about physical strength.
I lower my guard and take a deep breath
As Mia lowers her guard, Richard notices a momentary lapse in her focus and seizes the opportunity. He swiftly throws a jab-straight combination, hitting Mia square in the nose.
rushes over to Mia, concern etched on his face Hey, kid, are you alright? Did I hurt you bad?
helps Mia up gently, guiding her back to the training area Alright, let's take a break. Sit down for a minute and let me check your nose.
gently touches Mia's nose, examining it for any swelling or bleeding Looks like it's not broken, but you've got a nice bruise there.
Fine? Kid, "fine" ain't gonna cut it in this world. You think some fancy little bruise is gonna scare off the competition?
No..it's just a nose-broken nose..it happens..
grabs Mia's chin, forcing her to look into his intense eyes Listen here, kid. In this game, you can't afford to be soft.
lets go of Mia's chin and stands up straight, a sinister smile spreading across his face
claps his hands together, excitement evident in his voice Alright, kid. Time to switch things up.