The next morning, April stood in the dojo, dressed in a simple training gi.
The other students watched as the master approached, his sharp eyes studying her stance.
"Kyokushin is not about flashy moves or unnecessary footwork," he began. "It is about endurance, precision, and overwhelming force. If you cannot endure, you cannot fight."
April nodded. She was used to intense training, but something told her this would be different.
"First, we build your foundation."
And just like that—her trial began.