Chapter 15

He wasted no time throwing punches and kicks at me. I liked that he wasn't taking it easy irrespective of my gender.

I dodged and countered with the moves I just learnt. The more I countered, the more my confidence grew, the more fluid my movement became.

“Impressive, Ares! You're getting the hang of it,” Carlton said in encouragement. “But remember, self-defence isn't just about the physical. Always be ready for any surprise attack.” he said before throwing a jab at my ribs.

“Ahhh” I grunted, he shook his head tutting. “I said always be on guard. Expect surprise attacks and it won't surprise you when it comes.”

“I know. I'm sorry” I said. “Let's work on your blocking. I'm going to throw a few punches and I want you to block them. remember to keep your guard up always and do not leave any opening” he instructed.

He threw a series of punches my way and I worked on blocking them. He observed my form and made occasional adjustments to maintain my balance.

We continued for a few more min