The Way of the Fist 🐉Tory Nichols🐉

8. CONSEQUENCES

I stood in the dojo wearing my black gi with my arms crossed over my chest waiting for class to start. Miguel, Hawk, and Aisha walked. "What the hell happened here?" Miguel asked. "Looks like Sensei threw a party." Aisha answered. "Must have been pretty sick if fire got involved." Hawk stated. "Quiet!" Johnny shouted. "The dojo's closed to new students today." Johnny told the students. "We just wanted to sign up after we saw the tournament." One of them answered. "Do I need to say it again? Get out!" Johnny exclaimed. "Yes, sir...Sensei. Come on, let's go." Another stated as they went to leave. "Let's go, move it. Come back tomorrow. And bring your checkbooks. Everyone, fall in!" Johnny said. "Must've been a rager, Sensei." Hawk said to Johnny. "Yeah, were you celebrating all weekend?" Diaz asked him. "Celebrating what?" Johnny asked. My students are a bunch of pussies." Johnny answered. "Mr. Holland, I'm aware you wanted to lead today, is that right?" Johnny asked me. "Yes, Sensei." I said. "Good, get your ass up here." He said. "Yes, Sensei." I said bowing. I stood in front of the class. "Diaz, Hawk, up front. Now!" I exclaimed. "Hawk, did you attack your opponent when his back was turned to you?" I asked. "Yes, Renshi." He answered. "Diaz. Did you purposefully attack your opponent's injury?" I asked. "Yes, Renshi." He answered. "You think that makes you badass?" I asked them. "Uh...um..." They mumbled. "What's the matter, too tough a question? Maybe, you need some help." I told them. "Miss Robinson!" I exclaimed. "Yes, Renshi!" She answered. "Two cobras in the jungle. One kills the strongest lion, the other killed a crippled monkey. Which cobra do you want to be?" I asked her. "The one that kills the lion, Renshi." She answered. "And why is that?" I asked. "Because it killed a stronger animal." She answered. "Correct! Cobra Kai is about being badass. And the baddest badass is the one who beats his opponent when he's at his strongest. not when his back is turned!" I said looking at Hawk. "Not when he's injured!" I yelled at Diaz. "Is that understood?" I asked. "Yes, Renshi." They answered in unison. "That means no more cheating. No more fighting dirty. From here on out, those are pussy moves and you don't wanna be pussies, do you?" I asked. "No, Renshi." They answered. "Good." I said. "It's why I had you wear your white belts. We're starting over." Johnny commented. "Everyone, line the square." I ordered. "Diaz, Hawk get inside." I said. "Yes, Renshi." They answered. 

"Hawk. Turn around." I said. "What?" He asked. "You heard me. Turn. Around." I ordered. "Yes, Renshi." He muttered as he turned his back to me. I slammed my foot into his back. "HOW DOES THAT FEEL?! HUH?! DOES THAT FEEL GOOD, MR. HAWK?! DOES IT?! YOU THINK YOU'RE BADASS ATTACKING YOUR OPPONENT WHEN HIS BACK IS TURNED ON YOU?!" I screamed. "No, Renshi!" He yelled. "BECAUSE I ASSURE YOU THAT IT DOES NOT! YOU NEVER EVER ATTACK A OPPONENT WHEN HIS BACK IS TURNED, AM I UNDERSTOOD, MR. HAWK?!" I shouted angrily. "Yes, Renshi!" He shouted. "Stand up." I ordered. "Yes, Renshi." He stated. "The next time I see you attack someone that's turned away from you. I'm gonna hit you when your back is turned to me only I'll hit you harder, faster, and make you feel more pain than you'll deal to anyone in your lifetime, am I understood, Hawk?" I asked. "Y-Yes, Renshi." He said fearfully. "Line the square." I told him. "Diaz. What do you think would happen if...say...I kicked your dick right now?" I asked. "I-it would hurt, Renshi." He answered. "Right. So, what do you think would happen if I repeatedly kept on doing it? Hmm?" I asked. "It would hurt more?" He asked. "Oh, yeah. It would alright. So much, so, that you'd never be able to have children. Do you want that, Mr. Diaz?" I asked. "No, Renshi." He answered. "Then I suggest, you never let me catch you doing the same to anyone else again, you understand me?" I asked. "THAT GOES FOR EVERYONE! IF ANYONE DECIDES TO THINK IT'S A BRIGHT IDEA TO EITHER ATTACK SOMEONE WHEN THEIR BACK IS TURNED OR ATTACK AN INJURY! WILL BE DEALING WITH ME. AND TRUST ME YOU DO NOT WANT THAT, AM I UNDERSTOOD?!" I shouted angrily. "Yes, Renshi!" Everyone shouted. "Fall in." I ordered. "Diaz, Hawk. 50 push-ups on your knuckles. Miss Robinson, warm them up." I said walking away. "Yes, Renshi." She said.