Maksuna ("warrior's stance" translated from Elven)
BY Travis S. Guerrero (Prysus)

Two warriors meet on a battle field to settle a dispute. The two both get into their fighting stances. Neither opponent draws. Instead, they stare intensely at each other. After a period of studying each other, the two stand at ease. The loser abides to the terms of the winner. No blood is spilled, yet their dispute has been solved. Although neither opponent ever drew their weapons, a battle had just taken place. They studied each others fighting stance. Both know who would have won if they fought. In game terms, both players add their W.P. bonuses (strike, parry, and any other bonuses) for that weapon and their level. Then each rolls 1D20 and adds the previous number to it. The one with the higher total number wins (best 2 out of 3 if desired).
An example of this is a Mutant Rabbit at 3rd level with W.P. Sword (from After the Bomb) gives the character +2 to Strike and +1 to Parry. The total so far is 6 (+3 for level and +3 from W.P. bonuses). He rolls an 8 for a total of 14. He is facing a Human at 1st level who has no W.P. for the weapon he is using. His total so far is only +1 (level bonus only). He rolls a 15 for a total of 16. The Human wins because his total was higher. In case the two totals tie, both continue to roll until one wins. Each roll takes up one melee round (15 seconds).
The rules for this contest are simply a suggestion. A G.M. could easily change them to suit his game. Some suggestions are including Chi into the bonuses or making a tie a draw on the battle field (both leave acknowledging that had they fought, they would both be dead. Both honors satisfied).
A One Person Maksuna is also possible. This is what it is called when a martial artist uses the Maksuna on an opponent who does not know the technique. The warrior using the technique stands still for the same amount of time and studies his opponent. When finished the warrior knows the outcome same as usual. However, the opponent is unable to determine the outcome. The fighter using the technique will normally mention the outcome, or if losing simply stand aside or abide by the wishes of the winner. A true martial artist (as believed by Students of Tunasi and most users of this technique) will never lie about the outcome because it would lack honor.
Some users of this technique often use it to practice their form. They take their stance in a mirror and study their own form and posture. This helps the martial artist to recognize the mistakes that he/she is making. Though this provides no actual bonuses, it can be good role playing. Also, depending on the GM, experience points may be awarded.