THE HAPPY DOJO - PART 1 (Patreon)

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Part 1: The 5 Year Champion

“Congratulations to this year's CSW Championship flyweight champion, male fighter Lian Terry!” - Announcer sounds echo throughout Mighty Stadium. The entire sepctator at the stadium stood up, clapped and cheered loudly! In that bustling atmosphere, a young man with a small body timidly stepped into the ring. Unexpectedly, he is Lian Terry, the flyweight MMA fighter who has won the CSW Championship for 5 years in a row.

CSW Championship is the biggest MMA tournament in country V, which is held every year. Although martial arts in the present time is not as popular as in the past, martial arts tournaments still attract a large spectator. Simply, most people in country V do not like to learn martial arts but like to watch other people fight. Since it is the biggest tournament in the country, being the name of the award at CSW Championship is a great honor in the life of each MMA fighter.

Lian Terry is a genius MMA fighter. He's only 22 years old this year, but he won the CSW Championship five years in a row. This is an unprecedented achievement, making every fighter wish. It seemed that the champion fighter for 5 consecutive years would be a young man with a large and muscular physique, but it turned out that Lian was a somewhat thin young man. At less than 50kg, Lian looks more like a bookworm than a fighter.

Before the eyes of thousands of spectators, Lian bowed to receive the championship trophy in his hand. Looking at Lian's appearance right now, it is difficult for people to associate his image with a MMA champion. But anyway, having strength is the most important thing. This timid young man used his technique and mighty strength to win countless battles. That makes all those who witness it admire! Actually… that's not all!

When Lian was about to step out of the ring and return to his seat, a girl suddenly jumped onto the ring to the surprise of all spectators present at Mighty Stadium. This girl possesses a gorgeous face and stature. Her beauty can make almost every girl in country V feel jealous! But she chose tomboy style, making many guys feel sorry. She is Uyen Dawson, this year's CSW Championship women's champion.

Uyen Dawson is the only one who disagrees with Lian being the strongest fighter. For what reason is the female champion not professed to be the strongest? Is there a law that guarantees that women will always lose in a fight with men? No one can guarantee that because CSW Championship rules don't allow men and women to confront.

Standing in front of the champion Lian Terry, Uyen Dawson pointed at him: “I don't agree! I'm also this year's CSW Championship champion. I'll prove it to you and everyone else, I'm the strongest! Do you dare accept my challenge?!” Under the ring, everyone's face is exuding surprise because no one thinks she can win Lian. Indeed, Uyen is very strong, but in everyone's mind, there is still a big gap between her and the male champion for 5 consecutive years.

Thinking so, but of course all the spectator is looking forward to this match happening. Who wouldn't want to see one more free match between the men's champion and the women's champion? Contrary to everyone's expectations, Lian hesitantly said: “No… I don't want to.” Uyen looked angry: “Why? Do you despise me because I'm a girl?” Lian stammered: “No… not like that! It's just… I… not as strong as you! This fight… you win!” Uyen crossed her arms and glanced at the young man who was looking down at the ground: “What a coward! Unexpectedly, the champion for 5 years in a row has such a cowardly face! More than ten years ago, you were ‘brave’!”

Lian's body trembled. He didn't say anything, just quietly walked out of the ring and out of the crowded stadium. The spectator was disappointed that Lian did not accept Uyen's provocation, but they did not feel strange. All the spectator here knows one thing, Lian is a shy young man. After each match, he even bowed his head to apologize to his opponent for knocking them out. Therefore, everyone finds it hard to believe that a skinny guy with a timid personality becomes a champion. But after 5 years, people are no longer strange to this.

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A few months later, in the Golden dojo.

A middle-aged man cleared his throat and said to about ten young men in martial arts uniforms sitting around: “At this rate… our dojo must close!” One of the guys exclaimed: “Master… why?” The master glanced at him: “Look around, don't you see it for yourself, but ask me?! This dojo used to have hundreds of fighters joining it every year. Currently, in 2022, the number of people who are passionate about learning martial arts is less and less. Including my son, the entire dojo has only ten trainees. I don't know how to print money, and this dojo is maintained by the tuition fees from the trainees. With nine trainees pay their fees each month, only by robbing a bank can I have enough money to maintain the dojo!”

All the young men sitting here sighed and shook their heads in dismay. They were passionate young men, with a great passion for martial arts. This dojo is where they met and bonded for years. Everyone sees each other as a family. Surely no one would expect his second home to dissolve. However, passion is one thing, in this day and age, money is the decisive thing. For a fighter in country V, the only way to make money is to win martial arts tournaments. But it's not that simple! They have a passion for martial arts, but not everyone has a knack for martial arts.

The current trainees at Golden dojo mostly won only in small tournaments. Only one person has ever won the biggest tournament for 5 years in a row, that is the son of master Kane Terry, Lian Terry. If it weren't for Lian Terry, the dojo would soon be closed. But obviously, one person's efforts can't carry the whole dojo. Without more people joining the dojo and earning more prizes, perhaps Golden dojo will really have to close down. But where to find a new trainee in this era? Currently people prefer to watch martial arts rather than learn martial arts.

The oldest of the trainees raised his hand to express his opinion: “Master, is our dojo's unattractiveness because there are no female trainees? In this day and age, any profession needs advertising. And you see, the other dojos all have beautiful female trainees doing promotions.” Master Kane said: “What you said, I've thought about it. The problem is finding male trainees is already difficult, how to find female trainees? Other dojos just use the form of deception! The girls in the promotion aren't even female fighters. Female fighters are usually concentrated in a women's dojo! Golden is a big and famous dojo for generations, we can't lie to others like that!”

The senior trainee replied: “If I had a way to advertise our dojo without deceiving anyone, would you agree?” Master Kane waved his hand: “Of course! If there is a way, I am ready to do it.” The senior trainee continued: “Then just let a male fighter disguised as a female promote it. At that time, we'll have a girl who works as an advertiser, and she's also a fighter. There's a little deception in this way, but it doesn't matter much. Master, consider, this is the only way!”

Master Kane said: “You guys are all muscular young men, disguised as girls to make people vomit?!” The senior trainee replied: “Have you forgotten someone?” After saying that, he pointed at a skinny guy sitting neatly in the corner. Master Kane was surprised to ask: “My son?” The guy who heard the mention of himself also looked up in surprise. After that, he repeatedly shook his head, indicating his disagreement. Unexpectedly, Master Kane said: “It also makes sense! You take him to get ready!”

Lian stood up and turned to run towards the door, but nine muscular guy immediately pulled him back. Lian can be sure of winning against any of these nine, but fighting against nine at the same time is clearly a myth! Nine young men joined forces to lift him up and carry him deep into the dojo. Lian wailed in protest but of course no one cared!

Welcome to read the next part on December 27, 2022