"Do you know that you left your wallet at home? You forgot to bring it !" said Novan's father.
"Hmm. Sorry, dad. I forgot to bring it," said Novan
Novan recalled the incident this morning when he was about to go to Dinda's house. It turned out to be true, he forgot to bring his wallet.
"Hmm. Yes, Dad. I forgot. When I took an angkot to my friend's house, I paid with the money in my shirt pocket, not in my wallet," said Novan, once again.
"Luckily, you can pay the fare. So, how about when you get back here?" his father asked.
"Paid by Mr Rendra, Dad. Hehe,"
"Mr Rendra is an elementary school teacher, isn't he?"
"Yes, Dad. I met him earlier in an angkot. He saw that I was confused looking for a wallet and I didn't hold any money at all. Finally, Mr Rendra paid my fare," said Novan.
"Mr Rendra is real good. I will go to his house tonight. Now, let's go into the house."
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The clock has shown 16.15 Indonesia Western Time at State Junior High School 4 Bandar Lampung. In less than 15 minutes, the karate martial arts training that Adil was participating in would be finished. After learning a few basic moves from the start, it's time to cool down.
The function of the cooling movement is to relax the muscles of the body that are tense when performing self-defence movements.
"Everyone, please sit down. Straighten your legs. Sit facing me," said Senpai Supriyono.
"Slowly spread your right and left hands," continued Senpai Supriyono.
"Raise slowly. Lower it slowly," said Senpai Supriyono.
"Now, take a deep breath, slowly exhale out your nose. Follow my cues....1..2..3, let's start," said Senpai Supriyono.
All students follow the instructions of the coach. Supriyono is a person who is patient and wise in providing training. If the student has not been able to perform martial arts moves properly, then he teaches him painstakingly until the student can. Not the least bit of angry words and inappropriate words left his lips.
"Relax your right and left legs. Relax," said Senpai Supriyono.
After 5 minutes of cooling down, they arrived at the end of the exercise. As usual, Senpai Supriyono reviewed the movements he had learned today, as well as advising his students.
"How does it feel to practice today? Isn't it fun?"
"Delicious and fun, Senpai," said the students.
"Can you do a parry move like Senpai taught you earlier?"
"Yes, Senpai,"
"Remember, a parry movement is a defensive or defensive movement when the opponent throws a punch or kick. Do you understand, my children?"
"We understand, Senpai," said the students.
"A parry movement is not the same with Crying. Crying is when you are sad and heartbroken," joked Senpai Supriyono, greeted with laughter by the students who attended this afternoon.
"Is there anyone here who likes to cry?" ask Senpai Supriyono.
"Adil, Senpai," said Komang, but meant to be joking.
"Haha," laughed the students.
"No, Senpai. I'm not a crybaby," said Adil.
"Ah, it's you, Mang. It's just something to say," said Adil a little annoyed.
"I'm sorry, Dil. I'm just joking you." Komang said.
"Yes, Mang. No problem," Adil responded.
"Stop debating your argument," said Senpai Supriyono to Komang and Adil.
Not long after that, Senpai Supriyono asked Adil, "Do you understand what I'm saying, Dil? If there's something you don't understand, just ask me." Said Senpai Supriyono.
"Understand, Senpai," said Adil, simply.
"Good. If there is an attack from your opponent, you have to do a parry first if there is no chance to counterattack. Only then when there is an opening, you can attack back. Do you understand?" asked Senpai Supriyono.
"Understand, Senpai," said all students.
"One more thing that I remind all of you. Self-defence is not for showing off, not for being arrogant, let alone being a master. Self-defence is not for oppressing weak people, but for protecting ourselves, protecting the people we love," said Senpai Supriyono.
"Yes, Senpai," said all students.
"Now, we close today's practice with a prayer. Adil, please come to me and lead the prayer before we go home,"
"Okay, Senpai," Adil responded.
Adil follows the coach's orders. By wearing special clothes for karate training, Adil looks dashing even though he is still in the 6th grade of elementary school. The spirit of leadership began to radiate from within him and the spirit of not wanting to be oppressed by bad people burned in his heart.
"Okay my friends, let's close today's karate practice with a prayer to the God. Hopefully what we get in this exercise is useful for us, amen," said Adil.
"Amen," responded his friends.
"Let's we pray according to our respective religions and beliefs," said Adil.
Humans are perfect creatures of God's creation because they have reason and minds, so they distinguish them from other creatures. However, humans are weak creatures. They cannot live without helping each other.
They cannot survive without the contribution of other creatures such as plants and animals. And most importantly, humans have no power, effort, and strength without the help of Allah.
Prayer is a communication bridge between creatures and God. Prayer is the best weapon for humans who do not disobey His commandments.
Prayer is the last request when the effort has been carried out optimally but has not achieved the desired result.
Therefore, do not forget to pray in each of our activities, both when starting and ending activities.
"Pray finished," said Adil, after everyone bowed their heads for 2 minutes.
After that, each student shook hands with the coach, of course by kissing his hand as a form of respect. Adil was the last student to kiss the coach's hand.
"Adil, can I ask you a question ?"
"Yes, Senpai. What is it ?"
"Do you want to study here after you graduate from elementary school ?"
"I still have no opinion to answer your question, sir. I'm sorry,"
"Can you tell me why, Adil ?"