AIKIKAI AIKIDO (Exclusive)
by Lee Casebolt

Entrance Requirements: Alignment must be Principled (good), Scrupulous (good), Unprincipled (selfish), or Aberrant (evil). There are no attribute requirements.
Skill Cost: 15 years

(Basically, this is a representation of Aikido based on my GM's numerous complaints. It's resemblance to "true" Aikikai-school aikido is indeterminate. In terms of history and philosophy, it is identical to the Aikido found on page 84 of Ninjas and Superspies.)

Costume: Standard Karate outfit with the addition of a black hakama
Stance: Shizentai Gamae; a natural stance, facing either right or left, feet a shoulder's width apart, forward hand outstretched loosely, rear hand held back for defense.
CHARACTER BONUSES
Double Normal CHI
+4 ME
+2 PP
COMBAT SKILLS
Attacks per Melee: 1
Escape Moves: Roll with Punch/Fall/Impact, Breakfall
Attack Moves: None.
Basic Defense Moves: Dodge, Parry, Automatic Parry
Advanced Defense Moves: Multiple Dodge, Circular Parry, Disarm
Hand Attacks: Strike (Punch), Knife Hand
Basic Foot Attacks: None
Jumping Foot Attacks: None
Special Attacks: Body Flip/Throw, Automatic Flip/Throw, Critical Flip/Throw
Holds/Locks: Neck Hold, Wrist Lock, Elbow Lock, Automatic Wrist Lock, Automatic Elbow Lock
Weapon Kata(Pick Two): WP Sword--Katana, WP Sword--Bokken, WP Knife--Tanto, WP Jo Staff
Modifiers to Attacks: None.
SKILLS INCLUDED IN TRAINING
Martial Art Powers: Receives the Zanshin Martial Arts Technique automatically. Select one additional power from Atemi Abilities or Chi Mastery.
Languages: Japanese, Full Literacy
Cultural: Ikebana, Bonsai, Calligraphy, Ukio-E, Haiku, or Go
Weapon Proficiencies: WP Sword--Katana, WP Sword--Bokken, WP Knife--Tanto, WP Jo Staff
Philosophical Training: Zen
If this is your Primary Martial Art then the following other styles can be learned in a shorter time: See revised Ninjas & Superspies, page 84.
LEVEL ADVANCEMENT BONUSES
(see Ninjas and Superspies, page 85)
Why Study Aikikai Aikido?
A slightly more combat oriented style than standard aikido, it should appeal to those who need some offense with their defensive skills. Somewhat less mystic power than the usual aikido.

Lee Casebolt

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