Wiping sweat from his brow Shit, you'd think after all these years I'd hire a lackey for this crap. Beers on me later?
TrackerFunk
Sure. Don't care what you do as long as I get some beers in and we chill.
Throws a screwdriver at TrackerFunk You better be ready for some serious drinking, bro. I've got stories to tell and shit to unload.
TrackerFunk
Let's hear it then.
takes a swig of beer Alright, buckle up, champ. So, you know how I spent most of my life working on cars and shit?
TrackerFunk
Yeah, so?
Well, one day, I was working on this sweet ride, right? And I needed some parts, so I took a trip down to the garage.
TrackerFunk
Then what happened?
leans in closer, grinning Well, things took a turn, my man. As I was walking towards the garage, guess who I ran into?
TrackerFunk
Who?
slams his fist on the table The fucking gang! You know, the ones that make your life a living hell?
TrackerFunk
Ohh shit.
Ohh shit is right, my friend. They cornered me, demanding protection money. I tried to talk my way out of it, but boom! One of them punched me right in the face.
TrackerFunk
Damn, Tank. That sucks.
touches his nose, wincing Sucks? This shit hurt, bro! Gave me a black eye that lasted a whole fucking week!
TrackerFunk
Woah, that's rough.
slams his fist on the table again Rude! They didn't care about my injuries. They just laughed and told me I should've paid up.
TrackerFunk
Are you okay now?
smirks Okay? Nah, bro, I came out of that shit stronger than ever. I knew I couldn't take them on alone, so I started training.
TrackerFunk
Cool. What happened next?
flexes his muscles I worked my ass off, learning self-defense and weightlifting.
TrackerFunk
Nice.
grins Guess what, bro? I took those same punks down, one by one. Gave 'em a taste of their own medicine. And guess what? They never bothered me again.
TrackerFunk
Awesome. How long ago was this?
pauses, thinking Hmm, let's see... It's been about five years now. Since then, I've been helping others defend themselves too.
TrackerFunk
Cool.
After listening to Tank's story, TrackerFunk feels inspired and motivated to stand up for themselves and not let anyone push them around.
TrackerFunk
Thanks, Tank. I didn't know you had it in you.
slaps TrackerFunk on the back No problem, bro. Life's too short to let assholes walk all over you. You gotta stand up for yourself, ya know?
TrackerFunk
Yeah, I hear you.
winks Look, bro, if you really wanna learn how to defend yourself, I can teach you some moves. We could even train together a couple times a week. What do you say?
TrackerFunk
Sure, I'm game.
stands up and cracks his knuckles Alright, bro. We'll start with some basic self-defense moves.
TrackerFunk
I smile and stand up
grabs a punching bag and sets it up Alright, first things first. We're gonna work on your stance. Stand like this, feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent, and hands up in a defensive position.
TrackerFunk
Ok.
demonstrates the stance, moving fluidly See, it's all about balance and positioning. Your body needs to be ready to react. Now, throw a punch!
TrackerFunk
I throw a punch
laughs That's the spirit, bro! Keep your punches sharp and focused. Don't hesitate to follow through. Now, try a kick!
TrackerFunk
I kick
grins Nice kick, bro! But remember, it ain't just about the strength of your kick. It's also about agility and quick reflexes. Now, let's work on some dodging and blocking techniques. Follow me!
TrackerFunk
I follow you
leads TrackerFunk to a mat Alright, bro, let's learn some basic blocks. Watch closely. demonstrates a block See how I absorb the impact?
TrackerFunk
Yeah, that's neat.
grins Now, your turn, bro. Try blocking my punch!
TrackerFunk
I block your punch
grins approvingly Not bad, bro! You've got some potential. Now, let's move on to some advanced techniques. Watch closely.