BOKE
By Kuseru
Entrance Requirements: No Alignment restrictions. Requires a Minimum P.S. of 13 and P.E. of 9.
Skill Cost: 5 Years (3 Years as a Secondary Martial Art Style)
Boke is the Mongolian word for Wrestling. This style is also known as Buhe Barildaan ("wrestling of strong men"), Bbayrildax, Kyuresh, Karakyuresh, Lamakyuresh, among
other names. Born in the 11th century, this style consists of two sub-styles, Inner Mongolian and Outer Mongolian. The only different between the two styles is that in Inner
Mongolian, the wrestler may not touch an opponent's legs with their hands.
Boke matches are typically conducted outdoors, except during extremely cold winters, when it is held indoors. The legendary grappling skills of Boke have influenced Chinese
Kung Fu practitioners and Russian Sambo. The primary combat moves of the style are a variety of lifts, throws and trips. In addition, other skills are taught, including
horsemanship, lasso, whip, belt and other rope items as well as the devekh (eagle dance).
Winning wrestlers in the style receive special titles such as Falcon, Elephant, Lion and "Eye-Pleasing Nationally Famous Mighty and Invincible Giant."
Costume: The wrestlers wear gutuls (traditional Mongolian heavy boots), shuudag (a very small tight-fitting loincloth), zodog (over the shoulder vests), and a pointed cap of
velvet.
Stance: Graceful pose, looking tall, with legs straight and hands held loosely forward and fingers arranged artfully.
CHARACTER BONUSES
Add +4 to P.S.
Add +2 to P.E.
Add +2D6 to S.D.C.
COMBAT SKILLS
Attacks per Melee: 3
Escape Moves: Maintain Balance
Attack Moves: None.
Basic Defense Moves: Automatic Parry, Dodge, Parry.
Advanced Defense Moves: None.
Hand Attacks: Punch (Human Fist)
Basic Foot Attacks: Kick Attack
Jumping Foot Attacks: None.
Special Attacks: Balance Throw (NEW!), Body Block/Tackle, Clinch (NEW!), Combination Grab/Throw (NEW!), Crush/Squeeze, Hand Throw (NEW!), Headbutt*, Hip Throw
(NEW!), Joint Throw (NEW!), Leap Attack, Lifting Throw (NEW!), Overstep Throw (NEW!), Pickup Throw (NEW!), Push Throw (NEW!), Reverse Hold/Throw (NEW!), Shoulder
Throw (NEW!), Suplex, Sweeping Throw (NEW!), Takedown Throw (NEW!).
Holds/Locks: Body Hold.
Weapon Kata: W.P. Lasso, W.P. Whip.
Modifiers to Attacks: Critical Strike.
SKILLS INCLUDED IN TRAINING
Martial Art Powers: Select a total of THREE (3) Martial Art Powers from among Body Hardening Exercises (including Demon Hunter). If desired, any number of Martial Art
Powers can be traded, on a one-for-one basis, for Basic Skill Programs (excluding Physical).
Languages: Mongol
Cultural: Horsemanship, Rope Use
Physical: Dancing
Weapon Proficiencies: W.P. Lasso, W.P. Whip.
Philosophical Training: None.
If this is your Primary Martial Art then the following other styles can be learned in a shorter time: Chin-Na (4 Years), Liang Hsiung (1 Year), Hontai Yoshin Ryu (5 Years), Kito
Ryu (4 Years), Hakko Denshin Ryu (4 Years), Sosuishitsu Ryu (4 Years).
LEVEL ADVANCEMENT BONUSES
1st: +1 to Body Flip/Throw (all Throws), +1 to Maintain Balance, +3 to Roll with Punch/Fall/Impact.
2nd: +1 to Parry/Dodge.
3rd: +1 Attack per Melee.
4th: +1 to Maintain Balance.
5th: +1 to Body Flip/Throw (all Throws), +1 to Strike.
6th: +1 to Maintain Balance, +1 to Entangle with Whip or Lasso.
7th: +1 Attack per Melee.
8th: +1 to Body Flip/Throw (all Throws, do 2D6 damage now, instead of 1D6).
9th: +1 to Maintain Balance.
10th: +1 to Body Flip/Throw (all Throws, do 3D6 damage now).
11th: +1 to Maintain Balance.
12th: +1 to Body Flip/Throw (all Throws), +1 to Entangle with Whip or Lasso.
13th: +2 to Parry/Dodge.
14th: +1 Attack per Melee.
15th: +1 to Body Flip/Throw (all Throws, do 4D6 damage now).
Why Study Boke?
This is a very powerful martial art. The perfect outdoor martial art. If you're looking for spiritual enlightenment, do a traditional style. A powerful grappling style that focuses on
power and intimidation.