The Wolf Pup That Lived (Complete First Book)

MMA

When Alyra entered her room, ChiChi told her "you know with all this training you forgot your birthday, you are 11 yrs old, you know right?" Alyra said "I forgot about it, but thanks for reminding me". ChiChi said "your welcome, and happy belated birthday". Alyra told ChiChi " have a goodnight and I love you ChiChi". Alyra fell into a deep sleep.

The next morning Alyra had no ideal Caleb was training her next, and what he is training her for.

Caleb found Alyra in the kitchen and said "I guess its my time with you", Alyra said "really hmmm....your going to teach me how get my butt kicked". Alyra and Sam laughed.

Caleb said " nope, your going to learn MMA". Alyra said "what is MMA?" Caleb told her "its mix martial arts". Alyra said "even better an extension of what I have been learning". Caleb said "when we are done breakfast, we will head for the basement". Alyra said "okay".

Alyra followed Caleb out of the kitchen, and they head towards the stairs leading to the basement. Once they were downstairs they entered last room on the left, which lead to a big fighting arena with mats on the floor on the right side.

Caleb let Alyra get a good look at the room, and Alyra said to Caleb "why is there a big round stage in the middle of the room?" Caleb said "that is a fighting arena, people that fight in MMA uses a fighting ring like this one". Alyra said "okay, lets start". Caleb smiled and said "I will tell you a little bit about MMA first and then we will start training you more". Alyra nodded.

Caleb started to explain MMA. "Its a full contact between two combatants attempting to achieve dominance over one another by utilizing three general tactics: striking, finishing holds, and control".

"The combatants can use a variety of martial arts techniques including punches, kicks, joint-locks, chokes, take downs and throws. Victory is normally gained through knock-out, and submission".

"These three distinct styles coincide with the phases of combat theory, which suggests that fights can be broken into three distinct phases, each requiring completely different skill sets: stand-up fighting, clinch fighting, and ground fighting".

"Do you understand so far, Alyra?" Caleb said. Alyra said " yup so far pretty boy". Caleb just laughed and said "I guess we are ready to start showing you some moves". Caleb took of his t-shirt and threw it to the side. Caleb told her she going to need to put on some yoga pants and a sport top", you will be more comfortable than a t-shirt and jogging pants". I will tell Max for you after today's lesson. Alyra told him "thank you".

Caleb said "lets begin". First lesson is joint - locks, I will tell you each, and demonstrate each one.

A joint lock is a grappling technique involving manipulation of an opponent's joints in such a way that the joints reach their maximal degree of motion. "Do you understand so far. Alyra?" Alyra replied "What is a grappling technique?"

"Grappling, hand-to-hand combat, is the act of gripping or seizing the opponent. Grappling is used at close range to gain a physical advantage such as improving relative position, or to cause injury to the opponent".

"Grappling covers techniques used in many disciplines, styles and martial arts that are practiced for self-defense. Grappling often involve takedowns and ground control". "Do you understand now?" Alyra replied "yes".

Joint locks typically involve isolating a particular joint, levering it in an attempt to force the joint to move past its normal range of motion. Joint locks generate varying degrees of pain in the joints and, if applied forcefully and suddenly, may cause injury to the muscle, tendon and ligament damage, and even dislocation. Caleb said "still following me?" Alyra said "yup".

Joint locks can be divided into five general types according to which section of the body you attack.

First one is Armlocks:

An armlock is a single or double joint lock that hyperextends, hyperflexes or hyperrotates the elbow joint or shoulder joint. Depending on the joint flexibility of a person, armlocks that hyperrotate the shoulder joint can also hyperrotate the elbow joint. Obtaining an armlock requires effective use of full-body leverage in order to initiate and secure a lock on the targeted arm, while preventing the opponent from escaping the lock. "Now Alyra come here and I will demonstrate it on you?"

After Caleb demonstrated the different armlocks move, Alyra asked Caleb "maybe if you bring Dave or Sam in, and demonstrate on them I can see the move better". Caleb said "yeah you are right". Right now I can feel the pressure and pain, but not clearly seeing all the movement".

Caleb said "Its dinner time, anyway", "lets go eat, and I will grab one of the guys to help us". Alyra said "okay".

After dinner Caleb find Dave and asked him to help demonstrate the moves for Alyra, and he agreed. Caleb, Dave, and Alyra went down to the basement and entered the room to the fighting arena. They all continued towards the mats. Caleb demonstrated on Dave while Alyra watched, then she tried the armlocks on Dave. Dave said "what type of protein has Mama been feeding you?" while Dave rubs his arm, then he says "Damn.... you have some strength for a little girl your size". Caleb cracks up laughing while Alyra stays quiet.

After 2 hours of practice with Caleb and Dave for her armlocks, Caleb told her "she is done for today, and told Dave he will be needing him tomorrow also", Dave said "okay".

Alyra went into the courtyard after supper and admired the flowers, and sat down on the ledge of the water fountain while talking to ChiChi in her head. After a couple of hours Alyra made her way back into the mansion, and to her room. She relaxed the rest of the day, and she decided to go to bed early.