Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-25266931-20170112165458/@comment-5217560-20170114185730

Well, in the beginning of the Volume, it appeared that RNJR had been at that village for some time. In that time they could have devised some team strategies. Also, the 4 talk quite a bit as they are walking, which provides further opportunities to discuss team combinations. But, RWBY in my opinion isn't a good example of teamwork within a show. It's kind of ironic really.

Anywho, if we're discussing fighting styles, I will voice some suggestions for Ruby. For one, it would benefit her immensely to learn how to fight without using her weapon. I mean, in the first episode she showed some skill in that area, but that was an error. So, keeping inline with canon, she needs to be trained in hand-to-hand. I think having Yang teach her some basics would be ideal, as it would give us a chance to see the two interact after the incident. The interaction between the two would also reinforce, as well as, deepen their relationship as sisters. Not to mention, the next time she is caught without her weapon, she could actually still be a contender, rather than completely helpless.

Secondly, really using her semblance to her advantage. It baffles me that Ruby, a speedster/transmuter, does not utilize her speed effectively in battle, unless it's against a slow moving, gargantuan Grimm. Especially since in the Red Trailer we saw excellent use of it, combined with her weapon. That made for a quick, precise, seemingly instinctive, and deadly fighting style that I thought very much fits her character. If only Ruby showed the same level of skill that she did in Red Trailer.

Thirdly, her tactical abilities. I can't say much about this because Ruby is hardly ever put in a position wherein she has to face off against an opponent that requires her to think in order to beat them. We know she's capable of it, we just haven't seen it.