Raiden Kata (Thunder and Lightning Form)
By Mantisking
(Offensive) The function of this kata is simple, to either move as fast as lightning or to hit hard as thunder. This kata has two different ways it can be used. In the first version of this kata the martial artist commits to doing a high volume of damage. Sacrificing half of his or her attacks per melee, each punch now does double damage. The second version of this kata allows the martial artist to launch more attacks with reduced damage. He or she now has double the attacks per melee, but they do half damage. In both versions of this kata, the martial artist forfeits Automatic Dodge and Automatic Parry for the duration of the kata.