The Laughing Man Kata
By Danzig 138
This is a variation on the Bassai ( Fortress Penetration ) kata. The master laughs continuously, all while attacking a single opponent. His laughter steadily increases in volume as he strikes. The opponent must roll a saving throw of 14 or better ( modified by M.E. ) or lose initiative and one action/attack. The master gains a +4 bonus to strike, and inflicts an additional +4 damage, but he suffers a -5 penalty to all defensive rolls for the melee round.